The Food Trail

Ok... so in preparation for this months challenge I'm beginning to record what I purchase, cost, product info, etc. Yesterday I went to Whole Foods in Berkeley after gardening at a berkeley clients home. I normally don't shop here too often but I wanted to try Raw Milk. I knew they carried a local variety plus I was in the area

Summary--> Whole Foods Amount spent $53.23

Casa Sanchez Tortilla Chips $3.39
Casa Sanchez Roja Mild Salsa $3.39

I've been buying their products for years. Kind of a san francisco institution... Locally processed. Their website says they get corn from california and buy their vegetables from south san francisco farmers market. I can't trace back further from there. But I feel good about their products ---> https://www.casasanchez.com/



Santa Cruz Organic Orange Mango Juice $3.00+ $0.08 bottle deposit

Company started in santa cruz. Can't tell where they get their fruits from now. I'm trying to reduce my corn syrup intake. This doesn't contain any like many other fruit juices.

http://www.scojuice.com/


Organic Pastures Raw Milk [1/2 gallon] $7.99
I went to whole foods for this product. I read about the benefits of raw milk on one of the eat local links.
http://www.realmilk.com/
http://www.organicpastures.com/

This product is quite costly but local and they seem to treat cows well. Normally I buy Clover milk or sometimes Strauss.


Strauss Whole Milk Vanilla Yogurt [32 oz] $2.99

Local and pretty darn good. I've been buying Pavel's yogurt more recently because it's made in oakland but Strauss was on sale this time

http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/


Uncle Eddies XLG White Eggs 2 dozen @$2.49 each

Preparing for easter egg dyeing. Local from petaluma. No website that i could find. I really should be buying from our local egg lady...Those eggs are so colorful you don't really need to dye them



Soy Sausage w/ Apples+Cranberries $3.99
from EL Burrito Food Product Inc in Industry, CA

I've been on the hunt for a good vegetarian sausage for years. Still have yet to find it. Never seen this before so gonna try.
http://www.elburrito.com/


Organic Dole Bananas 99 cent per lb $1.92

Although some family's have banana trees in the bay area, I don't have any friends who have them. Our yard wouldn't support one i don't think. The recent winter freeze also severely damaged the ones here...and this is one food that I can't give up. There is some debate on the ethics of Dole going organic. I need to pay attention to other banana companies offered here too.

http://www.dole.com/
http://www.coopamerica.org/programs/rs/profile.cfm?id=215


Organic Yellow Onion $1.99 lb $2.25
Organic Garlic $4.99 lb $0.60

Comes from mystery farm. I really need to start growing my own onions and garlic.


Olives bar $9.99/lb $5.19

No idea where these came from. I suppose i can ask next time i'm there. I just can't stand canned olives after eating good ones.

Siskiyou Cedar Soap [3.5 oz] $4.19
from Juniper Ridge in Berkeley

One of our more recent local finds which is becoming a staple in our house. Scooter found them at booth at grand lake farmer's market. Their incense is fabulous too. I want to try their teas and huckleberry jam next. I'm been hunting for huckleberry jam for awhile now!!! I've been wondering why no companies carry this local wild berry

www.juniperridge.com


Clif Bars 2 @ 99 cents each

http://www.clifbar.com/


Acme Bread $3.39

Good source of locally produced bread. My favorite bread is from Tartine Bakery but we're not in san fran that much anymore so this is good too

http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/acme_bread_company.php


Bagels 4@69 cents

Can't remember the company name

- 10 cents for reusing bags




Ok, well that was somewhat tedious...hope it helps people in the challenge....gave me more to think about