Let’s Talk Turkey
Factory-farmed turkeys. Yikes! What a mess. If you missed my earlier post, I interviewed a former turkey farmer who supplied a Big Ag company. I think the single best insight from this interview was when George “Buddy” Black said, So what can you do? If you’re not a vegetarian or vegan, but want to serve up […]
Confessions of a Former Turkey Farmer
If you’re not a vegetarian or vegan, probably one of the most important decisions you can make for your Thanksgiving dinner is what kind of turkey you’re going to serve. Unfortunately many of the things we should know when buying our Thanksgiving turkeys have been hidden from us. A while back I had the chance […]
I’m Not Laughing Either …
The photo above from a recent NY Times article entitled “Chicken’s Attraction Is Truly Skin Deep” has created quite a stir. According the Atlantic wire, PETA’s founder, Ingrid Newkirk, isn’t laughing at the provocatively-posed chicken and was quoted as saying: “It’s downright offensive, not just to people who care about animals but almost to everyone. […]
Do You Trust Where Your Meat Comes From?
Have you ever gone to a potluck and wondered if your co-worker’s kitchen was as dirty as their desk? How about restaurants or street vendors? If their establishment looks dirty, are you going to trust their food? Probably not. Every day we all make decisions about our food and what’s safe to eat. Sometimes we […]
Otter Races with Boy in a Game of Who’s It … How fun!
I love animals, and I can’t resist sharing fun animal photos or videos. I saw this one yesterday morning, and knew it had to be shared. As you watch this video, you can’t help but realize that otters are smart, playful creatures. Thank goodness sea otters are still with us! Widely hunted for their fur […]
