tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post7125674640246106970..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Ask and You Shall ReceiveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-5418258842700403032012-06-26T10:42:27.010-07:002012-06-26T10:42:27.010-07:00 My wife is from the OC and we've stayed at th... My wife is from the OC and we've stayed at the Westin a number of times while visiting family. I've always found that more than a fair share of places in Orange County are pretty good about food requests in general. But, the only way to push the switch to organic is to submit the suggestion.foodie tourshttp://www.onetourone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-47270875721374899092010-11-13T09:57:29.177-08:002010-11-13T09:57:29.177-08:00If even the 5 of you (along with me) took steps to...If even the 5 of you (along with me) took steps to ask companies to change and suggested your friends or clients do the same we'd be off to a running start. Marie, you're right change is easier with small companies but more widespread with larger ones. Abby, maybe a list to the parents about good options (I'm happy to step in an be credited/hated) and Morgan fill out those Westin comment cards. We can do this.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-18362010530347719642010-11-13T06:46:38.481-08:002010-11-13T06:46:38.481-08:00This is another reason to shop and eat locally whe...This is another reason to shop and eat locally when possible instead of patronizing chains. Chains can't respond to customer requests as quickly and it takes many more voices to make an impact. Our local coffee house uses organic dairy, eggs and fruit. They made this switch when only a handful of customers requested. And prices didn't rise. Can't see that happening at starbucks.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395394463695719999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-85840286972464769392010-11-11T20:14:18.475-08:002010-11-11T20:14:18.475-08:00I was at that breakfast, too, Lauren. I was shocke...I was at that breakfast, too, Lauren. I was shocked at Ashley's comments about the Westin as well. So glad you asked that question....I took so much away with me that morning--looks like you did, too. I'm reposting this on my FB and Twitter accounts (Robinsbite)<br /><br />Thanks for a great post!robinplotkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207549327222611754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-91415213630938436902010-11-11T14:08:40.551-08:002010-11-11T14:08:40.551-08:00Love it, Lauren! Sprout Organic Baby Food supports...Love it, Lauren! Sprout Organic Baby Food supports starting kids healthy with babies' first bite, and also sustainability, helping to preserver our Earth's soil to grow food for future generations.Nicolehttp://www.sproutbabyfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-67412308785777181742010-11-11T13:27:26.820-08:002010-11-11T13:27:26.820-08:00This is a great blog. I recently had to buy "...This is a great blog. I recently had to buy "snack" for my kids' classes and after the trip to whole foods it was something like $250. It got me thinking, "are the other parents buying organic foods when they have snack or are they just buying whatever's cheapest?" I felt like too much of a "snob" to ask the school to either suggest the parents buy organic snacks or collect from the parents and buy it themselves.<br /><br />Funny how asking for things to be organic still feels like I'm being "upscale" and it really shouldn't.Abby Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649210961395214623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-63656850781459256812010-11-11T08:38:19.643-08:002010-11-11T08:38:19.643-08:00What a great blog! I frequently stay at the Westi...What a great blog! I frequently stay at the Westin South Coast in Orange County and whenever I travel I try to stay at a Westin property. I've found that they are pretty accommodating about food...however, you made a very good point. If no one is asking for organic, they're not going to shell out the money for it. Next time I'm there I will definitely make a point of asking for it and/or submitting a comment card with my request.Morgannoreply@blogger.com