Union of Concerned Scientists: Congress: Support Healthy, Sustainable Food Production in the Farm Bill! Farm to Table / Raw Beet Gazpacho by Ellie Markovitch. Home Economics › Eight is Enough. Enough years, that is, for a mother to get tired of making separate foods for Mr. Picky. We’re not really talking about eight whole years, of course, since Felix only nursed until he was one. Everything I offered him was rejected until he dive-bombed a soft ice cream cone I was eating one June day. Felix in possession of the family lobster tail -- the four of us shared a large one. What a weird food! Seven and a half years later, I am beginning to change the way I think about meals. Now, I’m not being tough, just busy.
Clams dug in Rhode Island with the uncles. Since that miraculous evening he’s eaten pasta with pesto, and two stir-fries. Felix did not touch the quiche I gave him yesterday morning, but that was fine. Jack's beautiful bread. Funny how this change is arriving. From Scratch Club is also hosting author Kate Payne at the Wednesday market in Troy this week, September 14th. FROM SCRATCH CLUB | Learning, Making & Exploring Food Together. Blog « working hands farm. “And the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet, and learn to be at home.” - Wendell Berry Life on the farm (and in general) is full of opportunities. Everyday that you wake up they are there – some of them may be routine, some of them may be new or scary, some may even be hard but if you look at them as opportunities you will always see the best in each situation and feel grateful for something.
Growing up on a little homestead in Marstons Mills, Mass nature was always at the heart of the world around us. My parents were the greatest teachers and gave my sister and I a deep appreciation for the little things, the big things and the basic necessities of life.. to be self sufficient, to take care of yourself (emotionally, physically and spiritually), to appreciate the World around you and to be open to all possibilities. Farm to Table: Sustainable Cooking at this Year’s PARK(ing) Day - Floura Teeter. FTLA will celebrate its third consecutive PARK(ing) Day installation on September 16, 2011.
FTLA’s PARK(ing) Day installation will transform three downtown metered parking spaces into temporary green spaces in front of the firm’s downtown office at 306 W. Franklin Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a cooking demonstration by Patchwork Catering at 12 p.m. This year, FTLA’s team of landscape architects is excited to convert the space into a lush urban garden designed to showcase sustainable food preparation using local, seasonal ingredients. PARK(ing) Day began in 2005 when art and design studio Rebar converted a single metered parking space into a temporary public park in downtown San Francisco to challenge people to rethink the way streets are used and reinforce the need for broad-based changes to urban infrastructure.
Since then, it has grown to include more than 800 “PARK” installations in 180 cities on six continents. Sources for local oils, nuts - Hudson Valley Food Network. Help New York Farmers Recover From Irene By Dining Out on Sept. 25 | Inhabitat New York City. Hurricane Irene may have swept through the Northeast nearly two weeks ago, but much of New York State is still reeling from her effects. Mass flooding upstate has devastated many New York farms, completely destroying crops and abruptly shortening or ending the season’s harvest. One farmer in the Hudson Valley lost more than a third of his 1,500 acres corn and vegetables. Federal aid is being directed to help these farmers get back on their feet, but a group of local food-loving city dwellers has created an opportunity for all New Yorkers to help out simply by eating out. Today, as part of Dine Out Irene, more than 100 restaurants will donate 10 percent of their proceeds to relief efforts for local farms. All of the money raised during the event will go to GrowNYC and Just Food, who will then distribute the funds to local farmers.
“I’ve been involved in agriculture my entire life,” said Darrel J. No matter how you look at it, the situation is bleak. . + Dine Out Irene. Hudson Valley Farm To Table Events. Take the $5 Challenge: Green cuisine: Restaurant gardens | Yahoo! Green. Benton Harbor Local Food Plan Powerpoint on DVD.