Sunday, September 25, 2011

Friday, May 27, 2011

How to Make Fire Starters · Candle Making | CraftGossip.com

How to Make Fire Starters · Candle Making | CraftGossip.com
I have made these and they worked great! I melted and dripped the wax over them by using a heat gun - a little less messy.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Sustainable food, defined — What does “sustainable agriculture” mean, anyway? :: by Kim Carlson :: Culinate

Sustainable food, defined — What does “sustainable agriculture” mean, anyway? :: by Kim Carlson :: Culinate

An article that nicely illustrates and explains a term that is becoming mainstream. I have been developing an interest in organic and local food and struggled recently when asked to describe what makes a product sustainable-now I will be better equipped to articulate the next time I am asked and hopefully you will be too.


Friday, April 1, 2011

Living Culture Online: Old Mill Feed & Garden hosts Chick Day

Living Culture Online: Old Mill Feed & Garden hosts Chick Day: "The Hendersen family has organized this annual chicken-keeping event at their store in Dallas for several years. They've incorporated educat..."

What’s in Season- April

What’s in Season- April
A list of what to look for in local markets, and some of what we might expect to see at this season's first Salem Saturday Market!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Study Sheds Light On Gluten Sensitivity - WSJ.com

Study Sheds Light On Gluten Sensitivity - WSJ.com
One reason why we are trying to change what we eat. Is it the wheat, or the impacts of GMO wheat to have more gluten. And, is it the GMO aspect, the gluten, or both? It does seem highly likely that there is a connection between the epidemic of disease in our population and how different much of the foods that are consumed have become in just a generation or two.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Man Who Thinks Everything Dr. Oz Says is Wrong, Pt 1. | The Dr. Oz Show

The Man Who Thinks Everything Dr. Oz Says is Wrong, Pt 1. | The Dr. Oz Show

As a family we aren't following exactly what Gary Taubes is suggesting, but he does make some interesting points that we are considering. Right now I will call it the Nourshing Traditions diet (Sally Fallon), supplemented with GAPS diet dishes thanks to the science that Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride outlines in her book "Gut and Psychology Syndrome." It is certainly a process to not waste all of the food we already had, think about food differently, and find new sources for local, organic, and pasture fed products. Our baby steps continue!

Eat Wild - Oregon

A website to help you find local sources and buy direct

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

YouTube - The Bean & Grain Project

YouTube - The Bean & Grain Project

A look at how the grass seed industry that has recently been going through hard times is shifting to producing local and organic food.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Homemade Hand Cream « local kitchen

Homemade Hand Cream « local kitchen
What a great idea and way to use products from The Herb Ladies here in Salem, or mountainroseherbs.com out of Eugene.

Why the Food Movement Is Becoming an Environmental Force - TIME

Why the Food Movement Is Becoming an Environmental Force - TIME

Go local and organic and help the environment - oh, and don't forget to enjoy it!

Monday, February 14, 2011

After big flap, only five chicken licenses applied for in Salem | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com

After big flap, only five chicken licenses applied for in Salem | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com

Does anyone else have chickens, or thought about having them? A fresh supply of organic eggs would sure be nice! I gave up the garden for the "ball field" in the backyard and joined a CSA instead, I do think that I have room for chickens though...

Fairy Godmother's Garden

Fairy Godmother's Garden

Just joined the Winter/Spring CSA-exciting as I have missed it!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Northwest Edible Life: Don't Be An Urban Homesteader Asshole

Northwest Edible Life: Don't Be An Urban Homesteader Asshole: "You ripped up your front lawn to plant kale and a heritage quince tree. You adopted as many chickens as your town will allow. You make your ..."

Thursday, February 10, 2011

In Oregon, Thinking Local

This article is a good introduction into why I am thinking local, and how it will change my shopping habits.