Sound Consumer archive
October 2011

What does "Natural" mean?

What do you think natural means? Do you think it means no pesticides? No GMOs? Letters to the Sound Consumer show many PCC shoppers are confused and research confirms consumers nationwide are confused.

2nd Annual Non-GMO Month

October marks the second annual Non-GMO Month, and we’ve got a lot to celebrate! We know many PCC members and shoppers are passionate about avoiding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food.

USDA scientist: Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide damages soil

Monsanto’s public relations team is facing a real headache involving one of its flagship products: the herbicide Roundup (chemical name: glyphosate).

Pump up the pumpkin

by Sarah Cassidy

The pumpkin is one of the biggest annual farm crops, with 1.5 billion produced each year in the United States. But alas, this abundance is not destined for dinner plates but rather for decoration — making this farmer and pumpkin-eater cringe!

Sweet on sugar

If bright white is the only sugar you’ve used for baking or sweetening your tea, you’re in for a treat. We have a range of sugars at PCC, from the sultry, caramel-like Muscovado, to the earthy, unrefined Sucanat, to glistening Turbinado.

Recipes from the October issue

Apples: fall’s favorite fruit

Pink Lady, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Cameo, even old-fashioned Granny Smith — our vibrant varieties of organic apples are matched only by the ways to use them, from a perfect pie to a classic crisp to these recipes for three fresh takes on apple desserts.