Hi, Everyone has been so helpful in responding to my queries on Grand Canyon, Vegas, etc, that I thought I’d try for some Santa Fe advice. I would welcome your opinions of Cafe Pasqual, Geronimo, The Compound, Coyote Cafe,... (72 replies, last updated by latindancer August 3, 2009)

T, a chemical compound toxic to corn moths. In spite of the objections of a neighboring farm, Monsanto planted this experimental (not yet approved for human consumption) crop near an organic farm. Well, insects and birds did what... (82 replies, last updated by Lixer September 19, 2009)

It doesn’t have to be fertilizer. Any compound that isn’t considered acceptable to the organic process needs to be absent from the land for 7 years in order for the real estate to meet organic standars. (59 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong August 8, 2009)

for some to go through. I still would consider these to be organic wines with out getting into word play, but that is up to each consumer. The sulfur issue is a confusing one. As fermentation goes along some sulfur compounds are... (33 replies, last updated by AnneInMpls October 11, 2006)

I have never bought organic wines before. Can anyone recommend some good sources that won’t cost an arm and a leg? I would like to buy a red (Pinot Noir probably), white (perhaps a Riesling), and a sparkling. They need to... (31 replies, last updated by SteveTimko December 2, 2008)

Jim, I share your affliction and feel your pain. Compounding this problem is the fact that I live with an extremely organized AND OCD-neat person. I am actually moving out to alleviate all the stress we have about this. I have... (43 replies, last updated by toodie jane November 28, 2005)

toxicity in animals and humans too. Don’t forget that natural compounds are chemicals too, though synthesized in Nature’s lab, not in ours. Wash everything well before you eat it, organic or not. (112 replies, last updated by Dbrdmkr March 14, 2008)

a different microstructure of fat bubble size, or may contain very small amounts of organic compounds which would be expensive to identify but are nonetheless perceptible in small amounts to the human palate. (97 replies, last updated by lcool December 8, 2008)

Was at the state store the other night and heard the manager directing a customer to the organic wines section. I was puzzled. Just now, I was reading about a new vegan place opening (in Phila) and they will serve vegan wines.... (13 replies, last updated by Geoff February 8, 2006)

-tip country. They also sell Southern desserts like strawberry shortcake, cobblers and banana pudding. The only other market they attend is the Tuesday market in Monterey. The move towards organic and natural food was surprising.... (6 replies, last updated by oakjoan September 18, 2006)

COURAGEOUS house organic, fair-trade, and shade grown coffee “cold-processed… not brewed but instead infused for 48 hours in cold water. This gives you an acid-free creamy coffee elixir that’s incredibly smooth and... (11 replies, last updated by Missmoo November 1, 2007)

I’ve been noticing signs in my local Whole Foods telling people how they can "preserve the organic integrity" of their food. It’s basically advice on how to make sure that your organic food doesn’t come in... (74 replies, last updated by organicdebbie June 18, 2008)

handle is woodburner I am guessing you are not in California, which has restrictions about the use of volatile organic compounds. (VOCs) Cleaning? Dish soap and water. Also avoid bleaches (Vim, Comet etc). If you do use them you... (19 replies, last updated by itryalot November 14, 2009)

provides the following information: Constituents of wasabi Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are a group of naturally occurring sulphur compounds responsible for the chracteristic flavour of wasabi. The compounds are volatile and are evolved... (14 replies, last updated by Gary Grice November 15, 2003)

Pharmacy smelling salt seems to be expensive and is not just Ammonium Carbonate. It has other ingredients to aid in the volatilization of the ammonia. http://www.godecookery.com/cookies/infoba.html... (6 replies, last updated by BigDel January 13, 2009)