5 Reasons to Pour Out the Commercial Milk in your Fridge.... NOW!

Do you enjoy a nice glass of milk with some peanut butter and crackers before bedtime? Perhaps you like to mix some milk with frozen fruit and create a nice healthy smoothie. Did you ever think that delicious milk in your fridge could be rather disgusting and poisoning you and your children?

Here are 5 reasons to pour out your commercial milk and go straight to the RAW farm. Not just any organic or homogenized milk, but pure organic RAW milk.




1. Dairy Cows are Forced into Continuous Birthing and Lactation

2. "Pasteurized dairy is produced in the filthiest conditions imaginable. Blood, pus, and dangerous pathogens routinely end up in pasteurized milk."

3. Unnatural Diets Lead to Painful Udder and Hoof Infections

4. "Although a cow's natural life expectancy is between 20 and 25 years, most dairy cows are slaughtered between the ages of four and six."

5. Many consumers don't realize that veal is a direct by-product of the dairy industry. Newborn bull calves are taken away from their mothers and shipped off to veal producers for a short life of torture.

Shop organic produce, meat, pet food and specialty items like RAW A2 Milk at: www.naturoganics.com 

Read the entire article here: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/15/inhumane-treatment-on-dairy-cows.aspx

Turning Grain to Grass. The Fodder System

With winter on the horizon, feeding the animals is going to get harder... Here is a video on how the Fodder system works. At Naturoganics, we will be growing 119 acres of fresh grass per week, inside a small enclosed building behind our produce stand. Check out how it works. Shop your organic groceries at: www.naturoganics.com We offer delivery to Ottawa, Illinois and the surrounding area. We also over half hog organic pork specials, organic pet food and specialty items.

Organic Pork Chop Recipe to Lighten up your Holiday Cooking

With the holidays just around the corner, you might have stocked up your freezer with organic meats from Naturoganics. www.naturoganics.com If so, you might be looking to cook a ham for Thanksgiving along with your turkey. In the mean time you have a new freezer filled with other great items like bacon, sausage and pork chops.

This recipe takes a little from the fall fruits and adds it to your fresh meat to create just the zing to make the holiday's sing!









GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH  FRUIT SLAW(serves 4)

For the Chops:

4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-1.5 inches thick
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika

For the Slaw:

1 pound assorted firm fruit (apples, peaches, plums, apricots, etc)
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder (or to taste, this amount will give it a good kick)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lime juice
pinch sea salt

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and remove your pork chops from the fridge.
Combine the teaspoon of salt, cumin, coriander and paprika in a small bowl and stir to combine
Divide the spice rub among the chops, making sure to coat both sides.

Grill chops for about 5 minutes on each side, or until almost cooked through.
Alternately, if you don’t have a grill, Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add your preferred cooking fat (lard would be a good choice here) Sear the chops for 5 minutes on each side, or until almost cooked through.

Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil, allowing them to rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the slaw: Julienne fruit and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the chipotle powder, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.

Serve the chops topped with the slaw, or alongside for guests to help themselves.

Variations:

I love the simplicity of this slaw, especially when stone fruit is at it’s very best. But feel free to add sliced green onions, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, or other spices if you wish.

Get your fresh organic pork packages starting at 10 pounds at www.naturoganics.com

Purchase a half hog and get a freezer included. First time buyers only.

Recipe and image source: http://zenbellycatering.com/2013/07/16/grilled-pork-chops-with-stone-fruit-slaw/

Organic Braised Apples with Raisins and Toasted Almonds.... Say What???

Yes, we are back with another installment of our Say What? series. This time we are talking about Heirloom Apples. With all the different varieties available these days, we thought some basic information for you would be nice. Here is an article that tells you everything you need to know about Heirloom Apples.

http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/everything-you-need-know-about-heirloom-apples

Get your organic Heirloom Apples delivered by: Naturoganics



This dessert is simple to make, but pay attention, because the type of apple used will determine cooking time. 'Cortland' apples tend to fall apart in this dish, but 'Empire', 'Macoun', 'Jonathan', and 'Gala' will hold their shape. For a really rustic look, leave the skins on, especially of red apples--the color will tint the flesh. Serve with creamy yogurt or a slice of local Cheddar.

Ingredients

4 to 5 large apples (about 6 ounces each), rinsed and quartered, or cut in sixths if the apples are very large.

1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 to 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
1⁄3 cup fresh apple juice or water
1⁄4 cup sherry or Calvados
3 tablespoons toasted slivered or cut almonds (or pine nuts)


Directions

1. Juice one apple; set juice aside. Peel (or not) and core remaining apples. Over medium heat, melt butter in a 10-inch pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add apples and raisins and sprinkle with sugar, using an extra 1/2 tablespoon for tart varieties. Raise heat and slide apples back and forth in melted butter and sugar. After about 4 minutes, add apple juice or water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Pierce with a knife point to check if apples are tender. If tender, remove lid and reduce until syrupy and apples begin to color.

2. Add sherry, swirl apples in pan, and let it reduce, leaving just a little sauce. Turn apples and raisins out onto a serving dish. Garnish with toasted almonds and serve, warm, with yogurt, ice cream, or cheese.

Serves 4

Recipie and image from: http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/food/rustic-braised-apple-quarters-raisins-toasted-almonds

Why our Organic Farm is going to an Indoor Fodder System

Fodder? What is that? By definition, it is food given to livestock. Pretty simple. So why is it the new buzz word? Turns out Fodder systems have been around for quite a long time. Think about this... how would you feed your livestock fresh grass... all year long.... in a desert??? Wow. That is really something to think about isn't it?

The Fodder system we are setting up at the Gilmore Organic Farm is going to be modern, but its most primitive sense. Yes the equipment we use is top of the line and modern, but the system still dates back centuries! At Naturoganics, we are going to feed ALL of our animals, fresh green grass, every day, all winter long. Our Fodder system will produce 119 acres of grass, per week!

Once we get it set up and running, we will create you a short how it is done video. Until then, check out this website. They have a Fodders system, and this article shows how difficult it is to keep going. Feeding animals good healthy food is hard work. When you eat Naturoganics groceries, you can be sure the best care was taken at all times.

http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/sfn/w14fodder

Purchase your organic meat, eggs, produce, and specialty items at: www.naturoganics.com

The Benefits of Eating Organic Meats include...

At this point, everyone should know why organic is better than store bought, but just in case you are new to the subject, I have found a really good article that lays it all out for you. Never mind things like the ethical treatment of animals versus industrial farming practices, organic meat is better for you. When you drink store bought milk, or chicken, you are filling  your body with the same chemicals they use on the animals. Ever ask yourself why 12 year old girls look 25 these days? The steroids and hormones that have been pumped into the animals, transfer over to the human body. As the factory farm increases the size of those chicken breasts for greater yields and profits, they are also increasing the size of your child. Also, there are tons of antibiotics pumped into modern meats. This builds up a residue in the human body, and when we are sick, it causes us to struggle more because the germs and bacteria causing our illnesses are becoming resistant too.

Check out this article for a more detailed explanation of why eating organic meat is better:
http://www.natural-and-organic-choices.com/organic-meat.html

Purchase your organic meat, eggs, produce, pet food and specialty items at:
www.naturoganics.com 

Lactose Intolerant, or Are you just Drinking the Wrong Type of Milk?

One in 4 Americans suffers from "Lactose Intolerance." These people have digestive problems when drinking milk or consuming dairy products. It turns out however, you might not be lactose intolerant at all. There are 2 types of milk. A1 and A2. A1 milk is the most prevelant, but as it turns out, there could be a problem with its genetic make up. A2 milk seems to be much better and doesn't come with the problems of lactose intolerance.

Here is an great article to help you see if and why you are drinking the wrong type of milk. It is amazing what a huge difference can be made with such a small and subtle change.

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/a1-milk-a2-milk-america

Get your A2 milk and other organic produce, meats and specialty items at: www.naturoganics.com