Mission Organic Has Officially Begun

While most of the nation's eyes were on Punxsutawney Phil today, the Pippins were looking a little farther than 6 weeks into the future. Lots farther. More than just another unofficial national holiday, Groundhog's Day 2010 marks the beginning of our personal battle against corporate agriculture. Mission Organic has officially begun.

Drawing A Line In The Sand

The seeds of our edible revolution were planted months - if not years - ago. Pesticide-laden produce, hormone-infested livestock and the latest offense to natural selection, genetically-engineered foods, have simply pushed us over the edge. We officially declare war on the evil food producers that are reducing our quality of life, and causing injury/illness to decent, hard-working women, children and men.



We decided to take the advice of a friend and get an organic fruit and vegetgable box delivered to us. After doing some research online, we decided to go with Farm Fresh to You . Okay, the $5 off promo code didn't hurt either.

This is what we got in our first installment:

4 cnt Fuji Apple (Washington)
4 cnt Navel Orange (Orange Cove)
2 cnt Kent Mango (Mexico)
2 cnt Hass Avocado (Mexico)
2 lb Minneola Tangelo Orange (Corona College)
2 lb Bunched Broccoli (Watsonville)
2 pnt Mixed Medley Tomato, cherry (Mexico)
1 lb Fresh Kiwi (Capay)
1 cnt Fresh Cauliflower (Watsonville)
1 cnt Green Leaf Lettuce (Watsonville)
1 lb Regular Cucumber (Mexico)
1 bu Baby Carrot (Watsonville)
1 bu Red Radish (Watsonville)

Total cost: $39.00 ($44- $5 PROMO code)

Already enjoying the Fruit and Vegetables of Our Labor

We celebrated the harvest by making a fabulous broccoli, cauliflower and carrot (w/ chicken) stir fry.
















And Mrs. Pip is loving the fruit that she gets to take to work. She already packed away a mango, a kiwi and an apple.





So far. So good. I just can't wait to see what's on the menu tomorrow!

Watch this video, too. Michael Pollan, a UC Berkeley professor breaks it down like only a Golden Bear can. Go Bears!!)

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-january-4-2010/michael-pollan