Willow Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Has anyone else read 'Not on the Label' by Felicity Lawrence. I'm just over half way through and it's compulsive. Her chapter on chicken contains much of what was in HFW and Jamie's programmes but she has more info (book was published 2004). The info on chicken adulterated with beef and pork waste is almost beyond belief If you care about the food you eat I would rate this book as essential reading - and if we're keeping our own chickens we all care Previously although I'd mostly shopped in Waitrose as it's local I'd go to Asda or Tesco for a big dry goods shop. I bought free range eggs & meat, some organic products and some fair trade. I'm now completely overhauling my buying policy. Buying outlets are now Waitrose, small local shops or organic/fairtrade on-line. Bananas, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sugar will now always be fair trade. I'm checking everything for free range eggs listed on ingredients (including pet food) and, asking about free range eggs/chicken in restaurants. I had already moved to making all meals from scratch (fortunate to be full time tele-commuter who can make up hours in the evening if necessary) and always baked although we still buy biscuits as I suspect a tray of baked biscuits would never make it off the cooling rack. I found her chapter on bread particularly horrifying, as it's such a basic particularly for people on low incomes. I'd already moved to 99% breadmaker bread to avoid excess sugar and salt in supermarket bread (although I do still sometimes buy from Waitrose bakery) but I was still left uncomfortable about all the shop bread I'd eaten in the past. I'd be interested to know if anyone else has read this and what they changed as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I will have to get a copy & make sure OH reads it, he loves to shop, I hate it, but he tends to buy organic free range otherwise i will do the shopping & he will not get the goodies he likes - i will have a look on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 There was a copy doing the orunds somewhere it was originally mine but I have no idea who has it at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Was ordering something for Him Indoors today from Amazon so I looked at this and accidentally pressed the 1 click button. Oh Dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Brilliant book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 This sounds great , so I've just reserved it from my library (this is much cheaper than Amazon as it doesn't cost anything!!!!!) I will get OH to read it and tell me all about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I've just checked my local library for it - will go in for it asap! I've already started changing my habits as a direct result of advice, comments, experience and suggestions from Omleteers (more "Omlet effect" ) and now after watching Hugh/Jamie. I read more labels before deciding to buy something or not.I buy only freerange chicken.I no longer use Tesco but go to Sainsburys & Waitrose only.I'm trying to buy less packaged food and make my own (I don't buy ready meals - more snacky type things) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I want to read this too, by the way Anne I love the names of your chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I've just checked my local library for it - will go in for it asap! Ditto I'll be there in the morning.....or will I, they open at such silly hours I'd best check A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Read this a while ago. Brilliant book. I also read 'Fast Food Nation' and 'No Logo'. All worth a visit. You know, I might just have to blow the dust off them and have a dib in again now you've jogged my memory Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
