Through our website, we want to bring people closer to delicious, creative meals that nourish both body and soul. We don’t intend to become famous chefs –we just love food!
We firmly believe in celebrating the beauty of different cultures through their cuisine. From home kitchens to 5-star restaurants, each meal has its own secret recipe for success.
The love for Saffron initially inspired us on this journey, but our mission is much larger than that. We strive to provide helpful resources and meaningful conversations about organic farming techniques, cooking tips and culinary customs from around the world.
If you’d like to join us in showcasing your special family recipes or other noteworthy ideas relating to food culture, please reach out at [email protected] –your contribution will be highly cherished!
For now, love yourself and enjoy this one ...
Enjoy this beautiful cooking recipe now and try it at home ;)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an inorganic food?
Organic food is grown without pesticides and artificial fertilizers. These chemicals can cause health problems in organic foods.
Organic food is free from harmful substances like pesticides and herbicides. These chemicals can be dangerous for both humans and animals.
Inorganic food can include meat, fish eggs, buttermilk cheese, buttermilk, yogurt, honey grains, vegetables, fruits spices, and herbs.
The way that an agricultural product is grown organically is what the term means. Organic farming employs natural methods and soil amendments for growing crops. Conventional agriculture uses pesticides or fertilizers.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), must ensure that organic food meets strict standards. According to the National Organic Program Standards all organic food must be free of banned materials such as antibiotics growth hormones genetically modified organisms GMOs, and industrial solvents. Additionally, organic food must be raised without toxic chemicals, petroleum-based fertilizers, sewage sludges, or ionizing radiation.
How can I determine if my produce was organic?
If you want to make sure that you are buying organic produce, look for these three labels:
USDA Organic Certified- This product has been certified organic by the USDA.
Certified Naturally Grown - Produce that has passed strict requirements for organic practices but has not yet received certification from the USDA.
Pastured/Freerange - Products made from animals who graze freely and are outdoors.
These labels indicate whether the product meets certain criteria.
- No pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
- There are no genetically modified organisms
- No antibiotics are ever given to the animal
- Animals are never given hormones.
- No growth-promoting drug
- No feed additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No irradiation
- No sewage sludge
- GMOs prohibited
- No antibiotics ever given
- No hormones ever given
- No growth-promoting medications
- No feed-additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No sewage sludge (if it's a non-GMO)
- No irradiation
I hope this article has been helpful.
Is organic food better for us?
According to the Environmental Working Group, organic vegetables and fruits had half the amount of pesticides as non-organic. The Environmental Working Group found that organic apples contained eight-times less pesticides than other non-organic fruits, and organic strawberries had fourfold more than their conventional counterparts.
Studies have also shown that organic foods reduce the risk of mercury and lead poisoning. A study concluded that children who ate organic meat had 33% lower levels of blood lead than those who didn’t. Another study concluded traditional fish should not be consumed by pregnant women, due to high mercury levels.
Organic food seems to be safer than the non-organic. Experts recommend that you choose fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible to lower your chance of developing cancer or other diseases.
What are organic fruits and vegetables?
Organic foods are free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. They contain more nutrients such vitamins A, C. E, and, in some cases, omega-3 oils. Organic food is better for the earth and our bodies because of these healthy ingredients.
Organic foods are grown using sustainable farming practices that preserve soil quality and encourage biological diversity. They are made without the use of harmful chemicals, irradiation or sewage waste.
Although organics are most commonly associated with produce, organics can also be found in dairy, meats, poultry, eggs and baked goods.
The USDA defines organic as crops grown in accordance with strict federal regulations. Farmers cannot use conventional (non-organic) methods to grow these foods. They may however use approved natural pest management methods like crop rotation or cover cropping as well as organic feeds.
Additionally, the farmer must adhere to guidelines concerning the amount of fertilizer and pesticide that he uses during the growing seasons and how he rotates his fields among various crops. Farmers cannot use genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial growth hormones, synthetic insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers.
Produces labelled as 100% organic meet all requirements. But, not all farms label their produce as 100% organic. It would confuse consumers. Instead, they will label their product as "made with organic ingredients. "
Statistics
- Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids were up to 50 percent higher in organic meats and milk than in conventionally raised products.[3] (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to a study performed by consumerreports.org, organic products, compared to non-organic products, ranged anywhere from 13 percent cheaper to 303 percent more expensive. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
- As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
External Links
[TAG102]
- PubMed: Evaluation of the micronutrient content of plant foods grown using conventional and organic agricultural methods.
- Comparison of the total and ascorbic Acid content of freeze-dried and frozen-dried marionberry, strawberries, and corn grown according to conventional, organic, and sustainable agriculture practices - PubMed
[TAG105]
[TAG107]
- EWG's 2022 Guide for Shoppers to Pesticides on Produce
- Clean Fifteen(tm) Conventional Produce with the Least Pesticides
[TAG110]
How To
Are there downsides to buying organic products?
Organic food is well-known for its many health benefits. There are however some downsides. These include higher consumer prices, lower quality standards, and fewer choices.
There is nothing wrong with wanting more variety in groceries. We have been trained to expect inferior food that tastes bad. This is why grocery stores are stocked with the same prepackaged products.
Organic food is popular because it is healthier and tastes better. How do you convince people that it is worth the extra effort?
Well, you could tell them that organic food costs more. Organic food tastes better, but that doesn't make it any less expensive. It may even make them question your motives.
It is better to emphasize its positive aspects. Organic food is more nutritious, has fewer pesticides, and uses fewer antibiotics. Organic food is also grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or herbicides. This makes it healthier for our bodies and the environment.
Organic food is often avoided because it's too costly. They may find that spending just a few dollars per Week is worthwhile if they consider the health benefits.
Organic food tastes better, because it's made under strict guidelines to prevent contamination. Organic food tends to have more vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients.
Organic food tastes better because it is picked later in the season. This makes it fresher and easier to digest.
Organic food is often cheaper as it's grown organically which requires less labor and fertilizer.
[TAG113]If you love lasagna, but don’t love the time it takes to do all that layering, then this amazing lasagna soup is for you! Unlike many lasagna soup recipes, |
[TAG114]Thanks to Neovide for sponsoring this video. US customer link: Europe customer link: Indian food is one of the most flavorful cuisine in the world. It |
[TAG115]A collection of fun and delicious soup recipes is just what is needed for deciding on what to make for dinner tonight! |
[TAG116]Homemade meatballs are drenched in a creamy mushroom sauce and served over noodles, rice, or potatoes. This dish goes from stovetop to tabletop in 45 minutes! |
[TAG117]Gluten-Free Apple CrispThis gluten-free apple crisp combines soft-baked apples flavored with maple and warm spices and a crumbly oat topping. Instead of using |
[TAG118]Easy Apple Galette RecipeFrom-scratch apple galette is as delicious and impressive as apple pie, but half the time and work! This easy yet impressive fall |
[TAG119]These stuffed peppers deserve a spot in your dinner rotation! They’re the perfect combination of comforting and fresh, filled with a delicious blend of rice |
[TAG120]Guess the food & drink by emoji! Test your knowledge with this food, drink and fast-food challenge! Can you Guess The Food By Emoji? Put your skills to the |
[TAG121]Baked Spaghetti is a speedy and simple casserole option, perfect for those busy weeknights when time is tight! Pair it with a side salad and garlic toast for a |
[TAG122]Amazing Vietnamese Street Food Early 2023 - Recommended By Food Oscar 00:00 Ho Thi Ky Night Market 8:03 Mac Thien Tich Street 16:50 Da Kao Market |
[TAG123]"Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across NYC to find the best bagel in the city. They'll be visiting four different locations in just one day |
[TAG124]Everything you love about a classic Caesar salad with a few delicious extras! I love fewer foods in life more than a really good classic Caesar salad. But |
[TAG125]Join this channel to get access to perks: Music Credit: Back in My Bag, Again - Iso Indies Epidemic Sound Like to try it. Let me share the link: |
[TAG126]Easy to make full flavoured recipes. Life is too short for boring food! |
[TAG127]Pumpkin Cake is a warm and flavorful dessert with easy ingredients. Top it with some cream cheese frosting or eat it as-is for dessert or an afternoon snack! |
[TAG128]Funny stories about healthy food with Maya and her family! |
[TAG129]This mango smoothie recipe is like sunshine in a glass! It’s cool and creamy, with a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and the cheeriest color around. It tastes |
[TAG130]This easy cheesy nachos recipe is loaded with seasoned beef, beans, and lots of fresh, flavorful toppings. Serve with salsa & sour cream for a delicious |
[TAG131]Live from LA Cocina de Gloria Molina in Los Angeles, CA: An exhibition based on Recetario para la memoria, a cookbook that collects recipes and remembrances |
[TAG132]Pumpkin Pancakes (Thick & Flavorful!)Wake up to homemade pumpkin pancakes filled with the warm spiced flavors of fall (and sometimes chocolate chips, too). |
[TAG133]Pumpkin Spice WafflesAs delightfully crisp as the fall mornings they're made for, these enticingly spiced pumpkin waffles are an extra-special way to start |
[TAG134]Thanks Chef iQ for sponsoring this video. Check out Chef iQ smart meat thermometer and use code GUGAFOODS20 for 20% off: Not many things impress me anymore |
[TAG135]Salisbury Steak is one of our favorite comfort foods! Tender beef patties smothered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy, this one-pan Salisbury steak dish is |
[TAG136]British and American "Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella swapped places to try each other’s fast food menu items and find all the differences between |
[TAG137]Good healthy lunch ideas are like gold. In the middle of a busy work day, lunch is the longest break I take. It’s a time to reset, relax, and re-energize to |
[TAG138]This pumpkin overnights oats recipe is guaranteed to help start the day right! Creamy, sweet, and with all the great fall pumpkin, and pumpkin spice flavors |
[TAG139]Baked Apple Cider French ToastThis baked apple cider French toast combines some of the fall season's favorite flavors: apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, |
[TAG140]HEALTHY & KID-FRIENDLY MEALS easy dinner recipes made in minutes. The Latest Recipes st. Patrick's Day Recipes Hello! I'm Sara! Welcome to Dinner at the Zoo! |
[TAG141]Beef Bourguignon is an elegant, hearty dish that's cooked all in one pot! Serve with fresh buns or a side salad for a dish everyone will love! |
[TAG142]This classic French crepe recipe is easy to make with 7 basic ingredients. Feel free to customize with your favorite sweet or savory fillings! Is there |
[TAG143]This pear salad recipe is easy to make in 15 minutes, and has gourmet appeal. It features blue cheese or feta, toasted almonds (feel free to substitute walnuts |
[TAG144]Make a classic lasagna the easy way in the Crockpot! This simple recipe is layered with noodles, meat sauce, and ricotta cheese filling, just like the oven |
[TAG145]These chicken breasts are tender and juicy on the inside with deliciously crispy skin and an amazing mushroom filling! This recipe is easy enough for a |
[TAG146]Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal CookiesThese soft and chewy brown butter pumpkin oatmeal cookies are the perfect choice if you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, |
[TAG147]In my book, this chilaquiles recipe is the ULTIMATE Sunday brunch. Sorry pancakes, waffles, and French toast—after years of living in Austin, I wake up |
[TAG148]These homemade biscuits are so quick and easy. You can have fluffy flaky biscuits made from scratch in under an hour! |
[TAG149]Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls (Funfetti)Make someone's birthday wishes come true by waking them up with these extra soft & sprinkle-loaded birthday cake |
[TAG150]This homemade Pumpkin Soup is perfect for colder fall weather! Warm-up with a bowl of this creamy, savory soup! |
[TAG151]Skip the sour cream—this cilantro lime crema is the BEST way to add a burst of tangy flavor to tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. I love it because it’s more |
[TAG152]Borscht is a traditional homemade soup. It's made with fresh ingredients like cabbage and beets, and is garnished with sour cream and dill! This easy and |
[TAG153]Apple Cobbler, homemade, and completely from scratch! Made with tart apples and a buttery sweet biscuit-like topping, this is a simple and delicious cobbler. |
[TAG154]From comfort foods to indulgent dishes browse hundreds of recipes that your family will love and make over and over again. Cooking Classy has never been easier, |
[TAG155]This peanut curry lentil soup recipe is full of feel-good ingredients and features the coziest blend of sweet, savory, spicy flavors. September soup season has |
[TAG156]Pumpkin Bread is an easy and delicious homemade quick bread perfect for fall! Made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and pecans it brings together all the |
[TAG157]This CrockPot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is so easy to make! Chicken, potatoes and carrots slow cooked in a flavorful broth, served warm with a fresh bun or |
[TAG158]This eggplant lasagna recipe is perfect for this time of year. Summer produce is still abundant, but the temps are starting to cool off. After months of |
[TAG159]Skillet Apple Cider Chicken (Quick & Easy)This ultra-flavorful apple cider chicken is made in just 1 skillet. It's an easy dinner recipe you'll want to make on |
[TAG160]Homemade beefaroni is a hearty, savory one-skillet meal that takes only minutes to prep and is ready in under an hour. Serve with a fresh crisp salad for a |
[TAG161]Quinoa bowl recipes are some of my favorite easy meals to toss together for a healthy lunch or weeknight dinner. I love them because They’re customizable. |
[TAG162]Chicken and Rice in the Crockpot is the perfect weeknight meal! This one-pot dish means easy dinner and easy clean-up. Plus leftovers are great for lunches the |
[TAG163]This easy beef stroganoff recipe is one of the best homemade meals for a busy weeknight! It's filling, economical, and makes for great leftovers! |
[TAG164]This hearty lentil bolognese recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan and simmered with the most delicious bold and savory flavors. On those days when you’re |
[TAG165]This garlic yogurt sauce is the simplest sauce you’ll ever make. In fact, it’s so simple that I wondered if I should even share it. Does a 5-ingredient, |
[TAG166]Here Are the Best Apples for BakingLearn which apple varieties are the very best for baking, and why their texture, flavor, and level of sweetness matters. |
[TAG167]Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, |
[TAG168]A family food blog with hundreds of simple, tested and approved recipes. Find easy step-by-step photo cooking instructions and video recipes. |
[TAG169]Jalapeño Cheddar Soft PretzelsA spicy twist on a twisted classic, these jalapeño cheddar soft pretzels start with my easy homemade pretzel dough. Add a little |
[TAG170]This corn pasta recipe is late summer in a bowl. Just like the season, it feels transitional. While it’s bursting with fresh, summery produce like sweet corn |
[TAG171]Why aren’t we all making grilled carrots more often? That’s what I asked myself after I tried this grilled carrots recipe for the first time. Because friends, |
[TAG172]30+ Healthy Breakfast RecipesStart the day on a nutritious note with one of these healthy breakfast recipes. Ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, fruit, |
[TAG173]If you’re not making chimichurri at home, you absolutely should be! This Argentinian green sauce is fresh and tangy, and you can mix it up in under 10 |
[TAG174]Donut Frostings (Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate)Whether you're frying up some classic glazed doughnuts or baking some cake-style doughnuts in a doughnut pan, |
[TAG175]How to Make Homemade Glazed DoughnutsMaking homemade glazed doughnuts is easier than you think. Ready in about 2 hours, these taste like doughnuts from your |
[TAG176]This whipped ricotta dip will be my go-to appetizer for the rest of the summer…and fall…and winter. It feels elevated, but it couldn’t be simpler to make. |
[TAG177]This healthy seed crackers recipe is easy to make, packed with nutrients, and irresistibly delicious! With so many fun crackers on the market nowadays, I can |
[TAG178]This tofu sandwich recipe doesn’t skimp on flavor. Smoky BBQ tofu plays off a tangy, nutty cabbage salad, which in turn contrasts with sour dill pickles, |
[TAG179]30+ Back-to-School RecipesWelcome to the tastiest back-to-school season yet! I've gathered 30+ family-friendly back-to-school recipes. From baked oatmeal for |
[TAG180]Healthy Blueberry Banana MuffinsThese healthy blueberry banana muffins taste wonderfully wholesome and soft, and are quick and easy to make without a mixer. |
[TAG181]Of all the vegetable recipes I post, eggplant recipes are the most divisive. Early on, this surprised me, because eggplant recipes have always been some of |
[TAG182]find out hundres of delicous food recipes |
[TAG183]This eggplant salad recipe is what you should make after a trip to the farmers market in late summer. It features some of the best produce of the season: |
[TAG184]Easy to make with simple ingredients and SO fresh and delicious. |
[TAG185]Breakfast Egg Muffins (Frittata Muffins)If it's healthy grab-and-go morning fuel you're after, try these easy breakfast egg muffins. As delicious as a frittata |
[TAG186]In my opinion, every home cook needs certain kitchen essentials. These basics make cooking easier, more efficient, and—best of all—more enjoyable. With the |
[TAG187]It’s blackberry season—let’s make blackberry crisp! Our kiddo loves fresh fruit, so I’ve been getting all kinds at the farmers market this summer. Peaches, |
[TAG188]Do you have an opinion about corn pizza? Love it? Hate it? Never tried it? I’m firmly in the “love it” camp, and I’m sharing my favorite corn pizza recipe in |
[TAG189]Fresh tomato recipes go on repeat in our house every summer. In the dead of winter, there’s nothing I crave more than a summer tomato—sweet, juicy, and ripe. |
[TAG190]Raspberry Swirl Sweet RollsIn this recipe, buttery dough spirals around a juicy, sweet-tart raspberry filling made from frozen raspberries. You can make the |
[TAG191]This bruschetta-inspired pasta is tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions, balsamic and finished with a sprinkling of crispy garlicky breadcrumbs. |
[TAG192]40 Gluten Free Dessert Recipes Everyone LovesSave this list as your go-to resource whenever you need a gluten free dessert recipe idea. From easy flourless |
[TAG193]Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal CookiesWhen looking at the ingredients (only 9!) for these flourless peanut butter oatmeal cookies, you'll find the glaring |
[TAG194]What Baking Means to YouHi bakers! I'm sharing a different kind of post today. It's not a recipe, not a baking article, and it's not an update on life. It's a |
[TAG195]Lemony orzo and chickpeas are simmered in a lightly-spiced broth and tossed with spinach. A new favorite 1-pan, 10-ingredient, 30-minute meal here in our house. |
[TAG196]The food blog with mostly healthy recipes made with real, whole foods inspiring more people to get into the kitchen and cook something good. |
[TAG197]Fresh watermelon and cucumber are tossed with lemon and mint and served over a bed of silky whipped feta. For all of you fellow watermelon feta salad lovers |
[TAG198]Zesty cauliflower steaks are served over hummus and sprinkled with a lemony pine nut gremolata. One of those low-effort, high-reward recipes you are going to |
[TAG199]This grilled ginger lime pork tenderloin recipe is incredibly easy to make and bursting with rich, savory flavor. Today we’re throwing back to one of the very |
[TAG200]This easy summer dessert recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes and is the perfect way to celebrate when fresh peaches are in season. Warm and juicy |
[TAG201]This mango lentil salad recipe comes together easily in less than 30 minutes and is bursting with fresh and vibrant ingredients. New favorite lentil salad |
[TAG202]This vibrant green salad is loaded up with chickpeas, dates, avocado, loads of fresh mint, and tossed with a lemony za’atar shallot vinaigrette. I’m officially |
[TAG203]These spicy garlic chili oil noodles are quick and easy to make and tossed with the yummiest garlic ginger chili oil. Feel free to toss with shrimp or your |
[TAG204]This roasted vegetable enchiladas recipe is easy to customize with your choice of veggies and baked to delicious cheesy perfection. One of our family’s |
[TAG205]My go-to classic potato salad recipe is easy to make, perfectly zesty and creamy, and always a crowd fave! I’m returning to my Midwestern roots today to pay |
[TAG206]These crumbled falafel bowls are easy to make with crispy “falafel” crumbles, your choice of rice or greens, and lots of fun toppings! My new favorite |
[TAG207]This homemade tahini sauce recipe is quick and easy to make with 5 ingredients and tastes amazing with everything from falafel to roasted veggies, grilled |
[TAG208]This homemade tahini recipe is easy to make with 3 ingredients and tastes so deliciously nutty and creamy. Ever tried making homemade tahini? ♡ This beloved |
[TAG209]A food blog with hundreds of quick and easy dinner recipes. Classics done right, incredible one pot recipes, Asian takeout at home and holiday feasting! |