Maybe you are interested in eating organic and trying a few vegetarian dishes. But where to start? For a few more reasons why visit
http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/708661--where-they-grow-our-junk-food
The first problem we encounter is finding the food... Those who live in Toronto and the GTA will find a very large selection of organic produce and products at privately owned health stores, co-ops, and natural food chains such as: The St. Lawrence Market, The Carrot, The Beet, Whole Foods, as well as Loblaws/Super Stores/ No Frills.
For a more detailed listing visit -
http://www.natural-life.ca/organic-food/) I have found further out of the city that Metro carries a wider selection of produce. Shoppers Drug Mart also has a new line of organic treats: chips, dips, cookies, crackers, popcorn... Walmart Superstores also carry organic produce and products.
I am constantly surprised at how many organic products have become available in the past 10 months. When we started this project it was hard to find organic food and products - now it is very accessible for those in urban an sub-urban areas.
There are alternatives, if you cannot find organics in your local stores check on line for a variety of co-op based organic distributors, or on-line stores who will deliver to you.
Here are a few reputable suggestions for Ontario residents.
www.aefinefoods.ca
www.wanigan.com
If more people purchase organic foods over conventional foods the stores will bring in more organic foods and follow the consumer demand. BUT the consumers must make the demand in the market while removing the demand for GMO corn and soy products.
Now you have the food - how do you prepare it?
Personally I enjoy making up recipes, but I know that not everyone likes to reinvent the wheel... Substitute your conventional foods with organic and make your favorite recipes. Check out your local library for books on Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian cooking to reduce your carbon foot-print.
You can also try these sites...
http://www.compassionatecooks.com/
***my Fav*** http://www.aniphyo.com/
http://www.vitalitymagazine.com/node/312
http://www.vegan-food.net
http://www.vegcooking.com/
http://www.therawfoodworld.com/
http://www.rawbc.org/raw_desserts.html
http://www.purelydelicious.net/
Good Luck! And if you come across any good websites or recipes please send them to me so I can post them for others to enjoy as well.
