TeaOClock's Profile

No TJ's where I live, sadly. Considering how cheap wines/spirits are in the states, I would love to buy a $20 bottle of wine that would cost at least double that in BC.

@avocado, I really wouldn't worry about what the pyramid or this new food plate says about dairy. The fact that a person's body has a hard time absorbing calcium is a good reason to keep consuming dairy products. (plus the calcium absorbed will keep osteoporosis at bay, and no, that's not dairy industry propaganda)

Carrots and beets also have lots of sugar, just to put that out there. ;)

Personally, I like the portion of grains on that plate (but eating carbs makes me happy). Whether people like it or not, we need carbs (and not small amounts). And we need the sugars from them. Unless you really want to risk becoming hypoglycemic.

Also, to add, just because something says "organic" doesn't mean it's "natural". Plenty of organic things can easily be synthesized.

I like to dream about eating organic. However, where I live eating organically (unless it's summer and you can grow vegetables), is too expensive.
It could just be my location that makes organic more pricey, since I live in northern British Columbia (plus adding a %12 tax onto food makes organic produce and goods even more expensive). I noticed while I was in Florida for the summer the organic food was nearly equivalent in price to conventional foods. I was both shocked and pleased.

I tried this recipe. It came out really well (used blackberries). Good colour, smell and taste.
I was wondering if anyone knew if any alcohol content was lost during the making. Mostly because it's very smooth and sweet, with barely a hint of alcoholic taste.