Here was the discussion around our breakfast table this morning. Not surprisingly we talk about food a lot. And I do mean a lot . We talked about veal just recently and why I don't eat that. We have talked about growth hormones used in meat and dairy production. We talk, constantly, about what we need to look for on labels. We talk about why we belong to High Ground Organics' CSA and the benefits of supporting local, organic farms. And last night we were talking about fines being levied against a seafood company who was mislabeling their fish. As I said...a lot. Let me preface this by saying that we are not vegetarians; we enjoy a tasty burger every so often, but we do use meat more as an enhancement to a dish versus as the centerpiece of a meal. And this conversation began as we crunched on homemade granola with oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, cashews, and almonds. There was not a slice of bacon in sight. "Mom, what exactly is meat?" queried my medium-sized foodie-...
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