There are definitely people who eat an all-raw diet. There are lots of differing ideas about that. Some people do it to preserve vitamins in food. While I think there are a lot of foods that it’s great to eat raw, I think a lot of plant and animal foods benefit from cooking, and there isn’t harm in cooking most things. Some foods have to be cooked to be palatable.

Hope that helps!!

Debs

Katie

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This sounds really good and my housemate has brought back several of the worlds largest zuccinis from her allotment!

Well, first I’d suggest not comparing to what another family spends, and just figuring out what’s right for you. Who knows if they’re right about what they’re spending or if they’re cutting corners somewhere you don’t want to, or alternatively splurging on something you don’t want. Their kids might not be teenagers and might eat less.

There’s no right answer, of course. Other countries spend much more than we do on food. The food that we have that’s cheap (corn, wheat, soy-based, industrial dairy, sugars…) is subsidized, so the low price is artificial. Of course it’s easy to say that food should cost more in theory while in practice, balancing a tight budget or looking for work, we’re just trying to make ends meet.

I wrote a post a few years ago with ideas about wholesome food that’s less expensive, and also meals that are fast to prepare. It’s here: http://www.gofrolic.org/gofrolic/food_blog/Entries/2008/6/4_inexpensive,_wholesome_locavore_fast_food.html

I’m only feeding myself (and sometimes roommates and friends) but budgeting for a whole family can be more expensive and challenging. Would love other people’s ideas too.

One other thought: You might be spending a little more right now but, if it’s in your budget, you’ll hopefully be saving on health bills, now or in the future.

Debs

Cheers,
Debs

I saw your posting on Stephan’s blog, and I thought ‘who’s that attractive and informed woman’.

Cheers!

Thanks,
Debs

I received an e-mail from Jan Marie Johnson who is the owner/operator of Seattle Bites Food Tours. I met Jan Marie last year on her tour of Pike Place Market and had such a fabulous time!!! Her tours are a couple of hours in length and she introduces you to many of the vendors and owners at Pike Place Market, plus there are free samples of wine, clam chowder, chocolate, crepes, etc, etc. You can visit her site at http://www.seattlebitesfoodtours.com .
Jan Marie has offered us all a free tour (she will waive the $40 fee) of the Pike Place Market ….Saturday May 1st at 1:15. We will get a charming cultural Seattle tour which pairs memorable stories of the market and its merchants with delicious gourmet food and drink. She asks that in return we do a blog post on our sites about her tour!!!!!

If you would be able to take this free tour for food bloggers only with Jan Marie please leave a message and more information to follow. I see this as a way to connect with other area food bloggers and have a little fun along the way.

I am actually from the province of Brotosh Columbia but have been adopted by several Seattle based bloggers as one of their own. It allows me the opportunity to do something “foodie” while on holiday.

Warmest Wishes,