The reading and class discussion of The Omnivore's Dilemna Part 2: "Grass" has given me a few thoughts. The pastoral definitely holds sway over me. I just see a field--grazing animals or no--and I feel wistful. Or joyful. Or both. And it usually makes me want to frolic. I'm also one of those people who enjoys looking at grass and the things that inhabit it at eye level. It's safe to say that I like green space and pastoral settings.
Despite all that, I have yet to notice the draw of the pasture on packages and cartons in my limited grocery shopping experiences. Low prices are far more attractive.
I am completely with you Anna! Grass does call to the inner-"we can all be a princess in our own fairy tale"! Though I have noticed the lush fields on packaging, it holds no sway! Perhaps if there was a section of the grocery store where I could walk though patches of lush grass to look at their product I would consider it, but for now, the only draw is truly cost-saving. Though I often wonder if this has more to do with the fact that even the "ethical" products don't seem truly ethical because they are still mass produced and in our grocery stores!
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