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Where the Wild Things Are, part 2 (Persimmons)
A few months ago, I suggested that you begin thinking about what foods you can forage (for free!) around your own property. I focused on an ever-present “weed”- the dandelion. Well, now that fall is...
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Shelf-Life: What Do Expiration Dates Really Mean?
You’ve probably noticed that nearly every food has a date on it these days. It may say “use by,” “freshest before,” “expiration,” or “best by,” but essentially you get the impression that most grocery...
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Vinegar: The Solution for Almost Every Problem
If you have a television and ever turn it on, you are inundated with ads for new & improved household cleaners and “wonderdrugs.” This one will really deep clean and that one will prevent a pesky...
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Beans, part 6 (Beans- they’re what’s for breakfast…)
If you’ve read this blog long, you know I enjoy practicing cooking using storage-friendly foods while also improving our overall diet with less processed, healthier ingredients. Beans are one of my...
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A Case For Eating Locally
Many of us buy from big box stores or grocery store chains that have their products shipped from far away locations so they can offer us fresh produce and seafood even when it’s out of season for us...
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Where the Wild Things Are, part 4: Chickweed
It’s been a while since I’ve done an installment in this series. I took the winter off since many plants are either dormant or not in their most familiar form. With this spring’s early arrival, I’m...
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The Outdoor Pharmacy: Basil
On my list of “must have” spices, basil ranks in the top five. It is one that you just can’t make due without for Italian-inspired dishes. And just the thought of pesto makes me smile. It turns out...
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Are You Eating as Healthy as You Think?
Eating healthy used to be straightforward. It was easy to tell the difference between “junk food” and “healthy food.” Today, it’s not so easy. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to know what’s good for...
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Should Genetically Engineered Crops be Labelled?
“A high-stakes food fight in California is getting more heated. A proposal to require labeling of foods with genetically engineered ingredients has qualified to appear on the state ballot Nov. 6.” The...
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The Benefits of Sprouts
Everyone can use a little more nutrition in their diets. A lot of the food available on store shelves these days is nutritionally inferior to what our grandparents ate. From the bleached bran-less...
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