Buying organic is a powerful change-making action, but it's also a relatively easy one. You put the organic food in your cart, hand over the cash, and head home with a bag full of food you can feel good about. Defending your choice to support organic can sometimes be a little trickier. Early on, the trend was to attack the quality of organically grown food--bug-eaten lettuce and scabby apples. In just 20 years, the criticism has become the polar opposite, that organic food is gourmet and only for the rich. The latest "feed the world" scare tactic has been a really good way for Big Ag folks to shut down arguments for any agricultural path other than the one they...
Last month Allgood Provisions donated over 200 pounds of organic food to the Utah Food Bank. We are very proud to support this excellent organization. For over 100 years, the Utah Food Bank has stayed true to its mission of serving those in need throughout our state. It takes a village to raise a child. And sometimes it takes a village just to feed one. The Utah Food Bank is here to help with after-school programs and a belief that no child should go without. Hunger in Utah 1 in 10 Utahns, and 1 in 8 Utah children, lives in poverty. An impoverished family of four makes about $22,000 a year to cover health care costs, shelter, food, and other...
Snapper is a favorite fish of many, and broiled with this lively pesto, it is transformed into a glorious meal. Try it with boiled potatoes and the first-of-the-season baby carrots. Drizzle a little extra-cold pesto on the vegetables. The sauce tastes different when served chilled. 1 cup firmly packed organic curly parsley, stems removed 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons, organic almonds, slivered ¼ cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese Juice of 1 large organic lemon ¼ cup organic extra virgin olive oil (or enough to create a smooth, loose paste) 4 red snapper fillets (about 1½ pounds total) 1 teaspoon paprika Preheat the broiler. Place the parsley, garlic, almonds, and cheese in a food processor or blender. Pulse...
Recently the National Ability Center was kind enough to let the Allgood Provisions team stop by their beautiful facilities to donate some organic snack food and show our support for this very cool organization. About the NAC The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment. The objective of these experiences is to build self-esteem, confidence and physical development, thereby enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life. As a national role model, the Center promotes the concept of ability through integration, public awareness and education. Our motto is "If I can do this, I can do anything."...
What’s the difference? Is there a difference? We’re here to help you understand that there is a difference! When products are labeled with the USDA Organic symbol, here’s what you can expect and trust: No toxic synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fumigants No chemical fertilizers or sewer sludge used as fertilizer No planting of genetically engineered crops or use of cloned animals No synthetic hormones or antibiotics No artificial preservatives No artificial colors or synthetic flavors and sweeteners No trans fats No irradiation And what is the definition of “natural?” Well, it varies. According to the USDA, there is no clear definition, nor any enforceable standard within the food industry, though many natural products are marketed as “sustainable” with one or...
