Seriously, $5 for a quarter loaf?

Jonathan and I met a guy selling organic bread for $5 at the Berkeley Farmers' Market. There were quartered loaves on display that we thought were intended to show off the interior characteristics of the bread. We offered to buy some bread and he whisked out a bagged quarter-loaf. We protested what we believed was unfair pricing and he emphasized the bread is "organic." But organic or no, when we buy bread, we get the entire loaf. That man will not have our custom!

Overwhelming circumstances don’t make me a ‘brat’

On the Café Press website, an entire line of T-shirts and other items serve as proxy advocates with which parents can communicate, “Your parenting suggestions are unwelcome unless you have a child with [fill-in-the-blank].”

Farmers’ markets should accept ‘food stamps’

Assembly Bill 537, authored by State Assemblymember Juan Arambula, would require farmers’ markets to accept the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card that is commonly referred to as “food stamps.” I believe this is an idea worth supporting.

‘Food Stamp’ program: Lake co-op should participate

During the year that my family has been a member of the Lake County Community Co-op, we have seen the economy worsen steadily. More and more people will need government assistance to meet the basic need for food.

Sweetening in foods = inescapable tyranny

There is an inescapable tyranny present in our society -- the pervasive use of sweeteners.

Produce-box subscription was huge leap of faith

There are so many aspects of Asperger Syndrome that can benefit from publicity, and food anxiety is one of them.

It was a huge ordeal growing up, struggling to eat certain foods because their texture made me gag. Imagine the endless conflicts around the family dinner table!

When I learned one year ago, in July 2007, that I have AS, I encountered narratives by other people on the spectrum who have trouble eating certain things. I'd finally identified more piece in the puzzle!

Earlier this month my family began subscribing to buy produce from a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) supplier. You have entirely no control over what crops come due in a season and whatever has come into harvest is what ends up in your box.

It was a huge leap of faith for me, because of my past experiences, and so far it's been rewarding. There has always been something in the box that I have been able to eat.

Community co-op launches buying club

The Lake County Community Co-Op issued word this week that it is launching its buying club. The first order will likely have been placed by the time you read this column.