The newest book to plop on my doorstep for review is Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save the Planet – All on $5 a Day or Less by Linda Watson. I remember when I first started buying more organic food way back when, it was definitely a shocker compared to prices for conventional food and produce.
I’ve acclimated now and shop at the farmers market for what’s in season and wouldn’t think of buying non-organic produce, especially anything listed on the Organic Dirty Dozen. Wildly Affordable Organic is helpful for those just starting out with shopping, cooking and eating tips and strategies, as well as seasonal menus and recipes.
The book begun as an experiment to eat well on a food stamp budget which I found quite interesting (that could have been a whole book in itself). The plans and menus are less interesting for me as I rarely follow them.
But I do like to try new recipes, not all of them are vegan though, some call for eggs and dairy. But in the back, there is a list of which recipes are vegan-friendly. I tried the Noodles in Spicy Peanut Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables – it’s quick and simple to make with easy to find ingredients.
To get you organized and onto the organic path, I’m giving away a copy of Wildly Affordable Organic.
To enter the giveaway:
Leave a comment in this post with your favorite must-have organic food, affordable or not. Comment must be made by midnight PST on Sunday, July 24th; one entry per person. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
One winner will be randomly selected (using random.org) from the comments received and announced in a new post on Monday, July 25th. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be randomly chosen. Prize awarded is the book that I received from the publisher (approximate retail value $17.00). I did not drool on it.
Official Rules
Open only to U.S. residents age 18 and over. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law. Any tax is the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner releases Chow Vegan from any liability arising out of participation in this giveaway or the acceptance, use or misuse of the prize.
Disclosure: I received the book free of charge from the publisher to review. The opinions and experience with the book expressed herein are my own. There was no pay to say.
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i love organic peaches! pretty pricey though but so good!
I love the organic baby greens from Costco.
organic dried apricots are a no brainer….ooh, and fresh figs!
Interesting – I hadn’t heard of this new cookbook. I’m always up for savings, especially on one of the more expensive items in our budget! I’ve been loving the ever-larger organic section in our grocery store, and always think of how rapidly it’s grown in recent years.
I love me some organic tofu!!
organic strawberries!
organic tofu and organic fruits!!!!!!
at this point it’s organic carrots for my infant son’s baby food – his favorite :)
I always go for organic broccoli and leafy greens! Thanks for the giveaway.
Oatmeal
Berries of all kinds.
My very own organic lettuce from my yard is a must.
Always organic tofu and bananas (fair trade as well)
Organic soy, in everything possible!
has to be organic berries – simply the best.
organic apples are so delicious!!
I’m amazed- A cookbook I haven’t heard of, that sounds awesome?! Sign me up! The one thing that I absolutely always buy organic, no matter what, is celery. Basically because it’s the only one on the dirty dozen that I consistently remember, but that’s something, at least!
How can I choose just one? How cruel! Right now I will choose spinach, but it might be peaches tomorrow.
Has to be organic tomatoes and the more local the better!!!
For a long time, it was organic tomatoes, but then I read Tomatoland and realized it was better to stick in season (despite my love of tomatoes). So, any produce without a skin, I try to get organic.
Basil–my own or from the farmer’s market…nothing like fresh pesto!
Organic apples. They are so much fresher-tasting than normal!
-organic arugula
organic strawberries, grapes, and blueberries…the fungicide they put on commercial ones make me break out while eating them
Organic tempeh from Trader Joe’s! $1.79 for 12 ounces. Low fat, high protein, delicious!
organic green smoothie! the best way to add vibrancy to your day. 1 organic granny smith apple…… 1 frozen organic banana….. 1 large leaf of organic kale with spine removed….. a little water and blend away till smooth and creamy. for those not akin to kale….. an alternative sweet brain-freeze for the summer blend 2 frozen organic bananas and a ripe juicy peach…… organic if you can find it…… local if not. throw in any other berries lingering in the fridge and voila! like a sweet cold custard!
Strawberries! Yum
Farmers Markets. Organic. Not always the same boat.
Here is the Central Coast, we have a LOT of farmers markets, and why not, we do grow a ton of produce.
The issue is that 9.5 out of ten stands are not organic, nor are they pesticide free or non GMO. I thought that was the norm.
Then I fell onto the Farmers Market in Berkeley. WOW. EVERY stall was organic, and even the non produce ones were mostly organic.
That there were vegan and vegetarian food stalls was a treat in of itself. That they were also mostly organic? Priceless.
My must have organic food is definitely celery. Makes for a delicious salad all by itself:) The book sounds interesting too. Happy to have found you. All the best to you~