Just when you get used to doing without tomatoes the salmonella scare is over…

But now…it’s jalapeno peppers….we don’t like to eat those very much..so we’re doing ok.

How do we know what is safe to eat? How can we keep our families healthy by giving them the veggies they need, but still keep them safe? Well, one way is to grow our own veggies. A small garden in your back yard can keep your family in tomatoes, green peppers and cucumbers all year! They’re not too terribly difficult to take care of and the benefits are amazing!

If you’re not the veggie garden type, try your local farmers market. The prices are usually good and you can talk to the farmer right on the spot. (you don’t have to try to track down which State or Country your veggies came from!)
What do you ask the farmer? 1. Where is your farm? 2. Do you use pesticides? 3. If buying eggs ask if the hens are grain fed and if they’re free range. We like hens who get the run of the place…they’re healthier that way!

Salmonella shouldn’t stop you from feeding your family healthy veggies.