Comments on: Book Review: Just Food

By: David

David — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:38:14 +0000

Just found your blog – linked in from another. Interesting premise on the local organic is not always the most environmentally responsible food. I spent several years in smallish college town in Va that has a lot of surrounding organic farms and a population strongly supporting them. There is a lot to be said for the locally produced produce or grass fed beef or lamb, but when I needed a little citrus, the non-organic Rio Reds from Texas just had to come home with me from the name brand grocery. I’ve seen the assumption that local organic at-all-costs is the only way to go, and I disagree, as I guess the author does in some circumstances. I certainly have not done the math, but I know for fact the land and labor cost for true organic produce is huge.

By: felecia

felecia — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:10:07 +0000

Interesting premise…I always try to do the best with what I have in the moment I have it. Sounds like it would be an interesting and educational read.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:16:32 +0000

Thanks for the review! I’d like to enter to win your copy of the book.

By: Kitty Felton

Kitty Felton — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:19:11 +0000

Hi, this sounds like a very interesting book. I’m sorta interested in the different views on responsible whatever, eating, wearing, heating, etc. My personal views are that we should do the best we can, but keep it balanced not the focus of our lives. LOL My daughter used to be a vegetarian but now sorta goes along with whoever she’s with. If I had a chance to read it, I know she’d be interested as well. thanks for the review, it really piqued my interest. Kitty

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:33:31 +0000

Thank you for a thorough review. This type of book would not typically be my cup of tea either, but I found your summary to be interesting. I also enjoy an author who remains open-minded and willing to share all of the facts even when they don’t match their preconceived notions.