Monthly Archives: March 2009

Small Dairies in Maryland Need Life Support

Food Politics | March 4, 2009

Delegate J.B. Jennings (R-7), is a former dairy farm worker who now has a seat in the Maryland state legislature. He may be the right man, in the right place, to save his state’s embattled small dairy farms.

Posted in Food Politics | Tagged Delegate J.B. Jennings, natural remedies, Raw Milk, small farms, sustainable agriculture | 9 Comments

WAPF Leader in New York State Gives Progress Report on Vaccine Exemption Bills

Natural Health | March 3, 2009

If You Live in New York State, and are concerned about parental rights, please let your voice be heard! This is just an update on the Vaccine bills about to go before the NY legislature…

Posted in Natural Health | Tagged vaccines | 1 Comment

What to Do in the Dead of Winter? Throw a Dinner Party!

Successful Homemaking | March 3, 2009

Our neighbor’s Bertha and Jim threw a wonderful dinner party the other night. Each of the attendees had previously been invited to their Christmas party, but were unable to make it due to other holiday commitments. Our gracious hostess took all those regrets in stride. And, this time, Bertha threw a “Dead of Winter Party” which assured we were all able to attend.

Posted in Successful Homemaking | Tagged Dead of Winter dinner party, hospitality to neighbors, recipe, salmon in parchment, winter doldrums | 3 Comments

An Adorable Little Tea Party

Successful Homemaking | March 3, 2009

On our way to Fields of Athenry Farm the other day, we stopped in to the British Pantry and happened upon a darling group of little girls having high tea. It turns out, it was the 6th birthday party for one of the little girls. I wanted to share this scene with you…

Posted in Successful Homemaking | Tagged Aldie, British Pantry, child's birthday party, tea party, the finer things, Virginia | 1 Comment

Fridge and Pantry Cleanout Blog Carnival

Successful Homemaking | March 2, 2009

How do you stretch your food budget? Look in your fridge and pantry FIRST for meal ideas! Thrifty Oreganic blog is hosting a blog carnival today, and wants to hear how other families are using what they have on hand to make a nourishing meal.

Posted in Successful Homemaking | Tagged clean out your fridge, leftover hamburger, menu planning, Nourishing Traditions, stretch your food budget, vegetable stock from wilted produce | 1 Comment

Knee Pain Treatment Protocol Relies on Food, Supplements, Exercise

Natural Health | March 1, 2009

my left knee back to front view after total knee replacement

I have a degenerative knee condition know as Chondromalacia patellae. It is characterized by softening and wearing away of the knee cartilage, knee inflammation and knee pain stiffness, osteoarthritis pain. My efforts to find a natural cure or knee pain treatment, thrust me headlong into the wellness movement…