The New Dirty Dozen list is out

If you want to limit your pesticide intake but don't want to go organic on everything (and until prices get reduced, who can afford that?) go organic on the following (in order from most pesticides to least):

The Environmental Working Group has come out with it's new "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" lists. These lists name the top 12 most pesticide-ridden produce and the top 15 cleanest fruits and vegetables.

1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Imported Nectarines
7. Imported Grapes
8. Sweet Bell Peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Domestic Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale/Collard Greens
13. Cilantro

And feel free to indulge on non-organic items off the following list (in order starting with the cleanest):

1. 
2. Onions
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapple
5. Avocado
6. Asparagus
7. Frozen Sweet Peas
8. Mangoes
9. Eggplant
10. Domestic Canteloupe
11. Kiwi
12. Cabbage
13. Watermelon
14. Sweet Potatoes
15. Grapefruit
16. Mushrooms

*Thank you to E-The Environmental Magazine for bringing the updated list to my attention. 

Chicken

Nate and I eat a lot of chicken. After several years of eating free range chicken, I have found the most delicious chicken I've ever tasted. Bar 5 Meat and Poultry has a free range chicken breast that has been out of this world no matter how I prepare it. They are at the St. Paul Farmers' Market every Saturday.

One of the daughters on this family owned farm replied to my question about whether the chicken were free range, "They're so free range I have to check my shoes for chicken poop before I get on the school bus."

I enjoy eating happy chickens.