Ben and Mary Woods, Proprietors 6267 Candy Lane Somerset, CA 95684 Who is Tending Mother Earth … If it isn’t the next generation? “Nothing is more rewarding or more practical than taking care of what gives you life.” On this premise, in 2008, Ben and Mary started farming […]
A whole grain, wholly delicious breakfast!
Keven Nowell from 24 Carrot Farm, Placerville, addresses local farmers interested in establishing a Farmers Guild — an agricultural community founded by farmers for farmers. http://www.farmersguild.org. Currently a State-wide community based organization, there are currently 10 Guilds across northern California, connected through events, online social media and by […]
CHEFS, FARMERS ARE CUTTING DOWN ON FOOD WASTE…..IT’S YOUR TURN! Restaurateurs are among the most cost conscious about lost revenue due to food waste. Chef Patrick Mulvaney at Mulvaney’s B&L restaurant in midtown Sacramento, in a recent interview with Sacramento Bee’s Cathie Anderson, referred to research being done, […]
“We love your recipes,” I’ve heard. But I don’t know which ones, in particular, or why they would appeal to you. What this blogger needs is info…….I’m a journalist at heart always on the lookout for who, what, when, where and why, so bear with me. I’ve […]
Organic BRAISED GREENS with Organic Beans, Whole Grains and Uncured Sausage, Serves 4-6 There’s nothing like an unexpected blustery evening with this warming mix of healthy foods. Braising greens brought home from the farmers market cook right up into a hearty taste treat for dinner! Read more….below. Ingredients 5-6 cloves […]
With the advent of Spring, Farmers Markets, CSA* deliveries, and a plethora of organics in the markets, let’s take a closer look at these superfoods and how to use them and why. The “how” might include what to do with them once purchased, and the “where” prefers organic, please. There is […]
The Pomegranate is Granada, Spain’s mascot — a country that knows healthy foods and clean eating. The posts from “Backyard” are great!
Q: How can I make nutritional sense of all the different brands and types of hot dogs and lunch meats for my children? A: I hate to start answering a question with a question, but where are you shopping? Most large supermarkets carry what has a selling history: big business […]
Ever visit a “biodynamic” farm? It is enlightening, different and more thorough than a regular “organic farm”.
Meet the passionate people of central Italy's farm-to-table wonderland.
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