newmeadow wrote: »

Akimajuktuq wrote: »

Last time I checked most cities have farmers markets.

I check them frequently because I live in the city. At least I used to check them. I don't anymore because my time is valuable and walking two to three miles to the farmers market only to see the same nonsense that has little to do with what might actually be available at a real farm is a time waster in my opinion. This has been the case in my area during the 30 years that I've been checking out these markets, which is the same band of 'farm' employees that tour the state, going town to town, year after year in the spring and summer months.

Grass fed meats, raw dairy, wild caught fish and hippie eggs are not for sale at the markets near me. Half of the produce sold at these markets is not organic and isn't even grown at the 'farm' that's being represented at the farmers market. The produce is priced below the grocery stores because obviously there's less overhead.

The crown jewels at the famers markets near me are home baked (allegedly) goods like bread, pies, cakes and cookies. Funny thing is they have labels with nutritional info, a corporate looking ingredient list and bar scanners on them. Doesn't matter to me though. They aren't paleo anyway.

When my health starts suffering from shopping at regular old grocery stores and buying mass produced food by run of the mill profiteers, I'll take notice and make whatever adjustments I have to.

Luckily I don't have any metabolic conditions according to the results of my blood tests, biopsies and medical examinations. I understand that, despite me carrying more than 100 lbs. of extra weight for 20 years, not having any doctor diagnosed metabolic conditions is a God-send and provides more leeway when it comes to my paleo food choices.

Akima, I like the idea of recording every penny spent. I've often thought of doing that and I find your example inspiring! I'm sure it would be an eye opener.