Comments on: Eat Organic on a Budget—It Can Be Done!

By: Michelle Doll

Michelle Doll — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:19:58 +0000

I subscribe to magazines like Mother Earth News, Back Home, and Vegetarian Times. All three of them have incredible recipes that focus on fresh vegetables & fruit. I also joined the local Rare Fruit Council to learn how to grow fruit trees in my own yard (not just rare fruits, all of them!). All told, I pay less than $100 per year for dues and subscription costs, and in return I get both live and online support that is invaluable! If you can’t find a Rare Fruit Council locally, try North American Fruit Explorers, a related group. I also belong to a CSA, and I exchange food as well as information with the other members. Don’t be afraid! Get out there and grow!

By: Donna in Delaware

Donna in Delaware — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:14:35 +0000

I’ve been doing just that for the last 4 years. Nothing like freshly made and organic as much as possible. My husband has started to lose weight naturally because of it, and he is so proud. He’s not losing weight fast just to gain it back even faster from these designer diets. Eat well and live longer.

By: MJ

MJ — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:34:51 +0000

And then there’s bread: I make a beautiful loaf of freshly milled organic Whole Wheat bread. The entire thing costs less than $1 to make (including electricity!). The same thing at the health food store is days old and 5 buckaroos.

By: Liza (Good to Grow, in Albuquerque)

Liza (Good to Grow, in Albuquerque) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:33:24 +0000

What a great post. There is nothing better than fresh veggies all summer long. Sigh, I miss the farm!

By: Justine

Justine — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:17:20 +0000

One Small Organic Chicken and brown rice and the right veggies make wonderful soup – which I have all week long, most times for lunch, keep saying I will freeze it if I make too much – , but it never gets to the freezer ! I eat it and share it – my Grandson loves it !

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:26 +0000

I love keep it simple. My father often says he never knew a fruit or vegetable to taste better by adding something to it. (including pie!)

By: Maya

Maya — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:08:11 +0000

I’m making soup from yesterday’s roast chicken right now! One organic chicken=4 delicious meals. Awesome.

By: Jean Nick

Jean Nick — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:11:52 +0000

Was just making my own whole grain pasta this morning, and I’d forgotten just how easy it is — even with no special tools. I have some cooked, fresh buckwheat pasta waiting for my lunch today. Yum! I’ll share the recipe and technique in an upcoming Nickel Pincher, so stop in Thursday to see if this week’s the week!