tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30546861.post3020489834947821285..comments2023-05-12T07:01:14.409-04:00Comments on Blogging The Willow (by Tom): Awesome Trip to BostonTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08489475901335177511noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30546861.post-43837273920694261772007-12-06T11:39:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:39:00.000-05:00(being the representative foodie, I feel obligated...(being the representative foodie, I feel obligated to point out that nitrite-free is a requirement of being an organic meat, and therefore, "nitrite free organic" is redundant). That only pertains to meats like sausages and salamis. Nitrites aren't GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the FDA/USDA and therefore aren't permitted in other foods (though some can be found in nature.)<BR/>Question - did they cure any pepperoni/bacon? I heard that this is a celery-seed based cure available for organic use, otherwise, it is uncured versions.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a fun filled, action packed, busy visit!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885872608729600613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30546861.post-79579462640938693402007-12-06T08:59:00.000-05:002007-12-06T08:59:00.000-05:00now that's quite a trip! glad you had fun!now that's quite a trip! glad you had fun!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396135106350044446noreply@blogger.com