In Honor of Earth Day

22nd April 2008

As I’m sure you’ve read or heard today, today is Earth Day. Now, honestly, I didn’t have any special plans today, but while I was watching t.v. this morning, I couldn’t help but hear all types of things we can do to help our planet. Ideas ranged from the commonly discussed water bottle to the new bio-degradable hanger that many dry cleaners are beginning to use.

The one item that really stuck with me today was what we can do when grocery shopping. Of course, I’ve heard of organic products, and have even purchased a few, but i don’t really search them out when I’m at the store. Until today. I heard on the news this morning about the significant amount of pesticides and chemicals used to grow white and brown rice. I cannot even begin to tell you how much rice we eat in our family and I was very surprised to learn of all the chemical use involved with growing it.

So, today, while at the grocery and in honor of Earth Day, I decided to look for organic white rice. I wasn’t able to find it, but I did find Eco-farmed rice, grown in California. Now, I realize it’s not quite the same as organic, but it is a big step in the right direction. The farm this rice came from originally obtained its seed from India. It’s a full flavored rice grown with limited chemicals. The farm practices crop rotation and water conservation.

I’m looking forward to trying it with a meal and I’m thankful I don’t have to look for flights to India to get a good, flavorful rice.

Now that I think about it, a trip to India wouldn’t be so bad. Just think of all the nice hotel and travel ideas that I could use to create a dream vacation…

Tags: flights to India, organic rice

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1 On April 22nd, 2008, Jennifer Robin said:

Good for you! We’re becoming more conscious of our food choices/purchases too. You might like to read “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” or “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”.
Thanks for visiting Robin’s Woods!

Jennifer Robin’s last blog post..Nature Versus Man

posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:38 pm

2 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

Jennifer - I’m taking baby steps, but at least I’m heading in the right direction.

posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 pm

3 On April 23rd, 2008, Elise O said:

Hey! Yay! You know what a great Pyrenees. I’m so happy, because they’re so popular where I live that I had no idea why people in my class didn’t know what they were. That never crossed my mind.
They ARE a very beautiful dog. Love ‘em.

- Elise

Elise O’s last blog post..A Day of Sick

posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 12:09 am

4 On April 23rd, 2008, Nissa said:

I never thought about lots of chemicals in our rice. It seems such a safe, natural food. I do look for organic produce, so I’d better start looking for rice, too. Our family eats tons, as well.

Nissa’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Morning ritual?

posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 7:35 am

5 On April 23rd, 2008, lynne said:

Nissa - I never thought about chemicals on rice either. Here I thought I was feeding my family a healthy side dish! I’m glad I found the eco farmed rice yesterday, but I’m still going to look for organic.

posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm

6 On April 23rd, 2008, Karen said:

I just heard on the evening news that different box type stores are rationing rice. They think there will be a shortage soon. I stumbled your post.

Karen’s last blog post..By: Anna

posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:09 pm

7 On April 24th, 2008, lynne said: