Photo by Rick Gush Even in the middle of winter, I can cut a few good stems from my marjoram plant. It seems a bit early; it’s the end of August, and we’ve already hit a wall with the vegetable garden. The cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, beans and corn are all done for the season, so […]
Photo courtesy BananaStock/Getty Images/Jupiterimages/Thinkstock Many people are looking forward to spending some relaxing, healthy time at spas now using locally grown ingredients in their oils and lotions. Farm-to-table movements — when locally grown fruits and vegetables appear on restaurant menus — have had a ripple effect at spas, inspiring therapists to develop their own interpretations. […]
Photo courtesy Sasaki Associates Aerial view of Wilmington Waterfront Park reconnecting the community and the waterfront. Residents of Wilmington, Calif., were outraged to learn that the Port of Los Angeles planned to build a 16-foot high barrier along a 1-mile stretch between the riverfront and their neighborhood. The wall was proposed as a noise buffer to […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Mr. Molly and Bobbi Jo sneak off for some alone time. There’s one thing I like more than the eggs I get from my chickens — watching the daily drama of their lives. My flock puts Telemundo’s novelas to shame. The most interesting plot line among my birds concerns one of […]
Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity The 2011 National Green Building Award for the Affordable Project of the Year went to Habitat for Humanity Bay-Waveland Area. This award is given by the National Association of Home Builders. Thanks to Habitat’s hard work on a house constructed in 2010, which received NAHB’s Emerald certification — its […]
Praise for Backpack Farm and its KUZU Doctor program, straight from the hospital bed.
Photo by Judith Hausman Buttermilk pies are easy to make, and their simple flavors are deliciously comforting. Lisa had made a mistake in the cheese house, but like many a food mistake, a new product resulted. When her apprentice, Blair described the dense texture and tangy flavor of the goat milk, I knew I had […]
Photo courtesy PR NEWSWIRE Denver’s SAME Cafe has been chosen for a 2012 makeover by the RFMA Gives Program. The Restaurant Facility Management Association recently announced Denver’s SAME Café as the recipient of the annual RFMA Gives program for 2012. Through the program, SAME Café will receive a kitchen remodel, provided by the contributions of RFMA member companies and […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Me and Cowboy in the hills of Three Rivers, Calif. Being an urban farmer is really great, but every once in a while, I have the urge to get out to the country where the serious farmers live. I get this craving for the open road and the need to see […]
Take a walk on the wild side and scope your neighborhood for food!
Photo by Judith Hausman My garden currently brims with a variety of squash, which are delicious to re-stuff and bake. Stuffed vegetables remind me of the first Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen (Ten Speed Press, 1977). Recipes for “comprehensively” stuffed vegetables, especially acorn squash, put the vegetables center stage in a way that many of […]
