tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548889276646901298.post6963983747116259719..comments2023-10-26T05:22:44.645-07:00Comments on Eating real food: The Big Decision (Eggs Part 3)boulderhomecookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13124523739407387434noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548889276646901298.post-83530602069399428032009-02-18T19:38:00.000-08:002009-02-18T19:38:00.000-08:00Thanks for the feedback Angela. It's great to kno...Thanks for the feedback Angela. It's great to know that someone is interested in the same topic. The Cherry Grove Farm looks great from the pictures! You're lucky to have such a resource close by.boulderhomecookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124523739407387434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548889276646901298.post-60910387762899928642009-02-18T13:53:00.000-08:002009-02-18T13:53:00.000-08:00Part of the issue with choosing eggs is that "orga...Part of the issue with choosing eggs is that "organic" is the only label that has a legally-regulated definition (http://usda-fda.com/Articles/Organic.htm). The definitions of free range, cage free, etc. aren't legally regulated, so their meanings can vary from company to company. Free range is specified in the USDA's labeling definitions, but includes the text: "Specific production requirements may need to be defined by buyer and seller;" which essentially means you can label your eggs free range, but what free range means is up to you. Cage free isn't even mentioned. <BR/><BR/>From an article in Vegetarian Times: <BR/><BR/>"There is no commercial or legal definition for free-range<BR/>eggs in the United States, according to Karen Davis, president of<BR/>United Poultry Concerns, a Potomac, Maryland-based animal advocacy<BR/>organization. Neither is there an association of free-range egg<BR/>producers to set and maintain standards."<BR/><BR/>The lack of regulation is why it is so hard to find a consensus on what free range and cage free means, so you have to view any claim like that on a commercial product with a bit of skepticism, and it really kind of proves the entire point of your blog...the best way to ensure your food is what you want is to develop a relationship with local suppliers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548889276646901298.post-81733505547234459232009-02-18T08:04:00.000-08:002009-02-18T08:04:00.000-08:00thanks for another great post, stef. seriously, i...thanks for another great post, stef. seriously, i like the fun recipes-- especially when they include a super cute pic of ewan. but these last few years i've grown a bit lazy in my search for organic food due to time and convenience and you've helped reinspire me! <BR/><BR/>i've often wondered what the difference was between the various "organic" eggs at the supermarket. you inspired me to check out pastured egg options in my own neck of the woods and it turns out there's a farm a few miles from my house! they even have a store you can walk in and buy them.<BR/><BR/>i'm posting the link here for your approval :)<BR/><BR/>http://www.cherrygrovefarm.com/<BR/><BR/>angelaangelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512148243955836597noreply@blogger.com