I realize and agree with what you are saying, but... we are the reason these companies have sky rocketed. We want the best, biggest and brightest to show off to our friends.
Instead dealing with the items we can make due with.
I know a man that goes into restraunts here in Maine. The one thing that he told me was ice makers. We all think Ice Makers are safe because its to cold for mold to grow. If you could go in and look, you would be so grossed out! Holy cow, the black mold. He always asks "when was the last time you cleaned the ice machine" most replies would horrify you...so you think US foods are any better?
I am not telling you not to own, grow or eat local, but if we do not understand what else is going on in our "mom and pop" eateries, then how can we trust those in a chain or where teens are cooking! UCKY!
