Better Living By Choice Podcast

In this episode we share what the word “fresh” means to each of us. We also share the results of our experiment with a package of ground beef. We left it on the counter for a week. You can see from the pictures below how much it puffed up, but the meat never changed color. […]

Jodie got a pressure canner last Christmas. In this episode she shares her experience using it for the first time to can some corn. Subscribe to our Podcast

Our area was one of several that were recently hit with severe weather. Power was knocked out for days and temperatures were in the triple digits. Our farmer friends were hit hard by the storm and it got us thinking about how important it is for us to support farmers regardless of the weather. We […]

This episode is all about the wonderful benefits of getting to know your local farmers. Find your local farmer, CSA, etc. Find local grass-feed food Subscribe to our Podcast

We have a new addition to our little family. Jodie got a used Champion Juicer! In this episode we share the strange story of going to get the juicer and what our initial thoughts are about the juicer. Links for this episode: Champion Juicer Food Matter Documentary Andrew Saul David Wolfe Fat Sick and Nearly […]

In this episode, Jodie shares her eight favorite kitchen items while Madigan has some fun with puns! We also talk about our love of watching In The Kitchen with David on QVC. Perpetual Broth Subscribe to our Podcast

Extreme couponing is saving lots of people money and making entertaining tv shows. In this episode, we explain why it just isn’t for us. We discuss a few things that are more important than saving money. Jodie also shares the most non-specific salad dressing recipe ever. Have a pen ready to jot it down! Subscribe […]

In this episode, Jodie and Boomer discuss food priorities. What’s most important? Is it buying local? Is it buying organic? Is it making sure everything is non-GMO? What about no spray? And the list goes on and on. Jodie talks about why eating with the seasons is most important to her. Find out what’s in […]

In this episode Jodie and Boomer talk about a study that found most people consider meat to be more masculine than vegetables. While Jodie felt better after eating a mostly vegan diet, find out why they ultimately will always include meat in their diet. Subscribe to our Podcast

After a recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Boomer wonders if Jodie is a food snob. Subscribe to our Podcast

To say Jodie is happy her favorite farmers market is back would be a huge understatement. Find your local farmers market Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode Jodie and Boomer talk about how they believe they are making a small impact on those around them about the benefits of eating local food. Why We Don’t Shop At Walmart Find your local farmers’ market Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode, Jodie and Boomer share their concern about requiring labels for genetically modified foods. Just Label It Campaign Open Secrets Revolving Door Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode, Jodie and Boomer talk about how the food industry has convinced us that vegetables are a punishment that we need to hide in our meals. We offer some suggestions that might help even the pickiest eater enjoy more vegetables. Subscribe to our Podcast

In an effort to drop some weight, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, we’ve decided to try a mostly vegan diet for 28 days. Forks Over Knives Documentary Engine 2 Diet Subscribe to our Podcast

There are some challenges to eating real food versus those highly-processed, prepackaged, industrialized edible widgets. We discuss some of them in this episode. We also offer a great tip on helping kids transition to eating healthier food. Video of girl’s potato experiment They may look like little ladybugs, but they’re actually baby stink bugs! Subscribe […]

In this episode Jodie and Boomer talk about how eating real food makes you feel more satisfied than consuming a bunch of heavily processed foods. Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode Jodie shares how weekly meal planning helps keep us on the path to eating local. Meal Plan Websites: Deliciously Organic CSA Meal Planning Cookbooks: Cooking from the Farmers’ Market (Williams-Sonoma) Eating Local: The Cookbook Inspired by America’s Farmers Subscribe to our Podcast

A lot of people only consider price and convenience when deciding what to eat. In this episode, Jodie and Boomer talk about why price and convenience are the last things that they think about when getting their food. Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode, Jodie finds inspiration after seeing turkeys in the tree at Bramble Hallow Farm. Thanks to Anna for taking some pictures for me. And yes, turkeys fly I found out the turkey breed — Narragansett turkey My Life as a Turkey documentary on PBS Subscribe to our Podcast