Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Rationale Behind the Documentary, Food, Inc.

Robert Kenner, director of FOOD, INC., a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

Jordan Wright interviews Food, Inc. producer, Robert Kenner about the agri-business villans who dominate our food supply, and the making of his powerful documentary.

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Food Documentaries Are Turning Folks on to Local Food

Food, Inc. Movie Review

Jordan Wright is a new contributing blogger to Hartkeisonline. Today, she submits her review of Food, Inc. a movie making waves, and reaping a harvest of new farm fresh consumers.

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Nourishing Traditions–so Simple Even a Husband Can Do It!

Keith mixing pork sausage

Cooking from Scratch, Fermenting Foods Easy for Men Since I am recovering from the flu, my husband has been pressed into service in the kitchen to keep nourishing foods on the table. I couldn’t resist taking pictures of him in action this morning, as he made sausage from scratch and took care of the olives [...]

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Boo Hoo, I’ve Got the Flu!

Can of snot-filled tissue

Natural health advocate, Kimberly Hartke has the flu, and asks her readers to offer wellness advice for her and fellow flu sufferers in this week’s blog carnival.

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High Soy Diet Shatters Boyhood Dreams of Football Glory

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High school football player “Ray” is prescribed a high soy diet, and develops serious physical and emotional problems, so much so he needs to be tutored at home. Soy ruined his teen years.

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Farmer Girls Create Green Business: Farmers Online Market

New Green Business Idea Growing in Rural Virginia

Two enterprising women find a new wrinkle in the local foods movement, a virtual farmers market. Great green business idea for the eco-conscious entrepreneur.

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David Gumpert’s New Book, The Raw Milk Revolution Coming Soon!

David E. Gumpert, Journalist

A new book by David Gumpert goes behind the scenes of the raw milk battle. The author will be coming to Charlottesville, VA and doing an event with famous farmer, Joel Salatin as part of his book tour.

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Natural Cures Blog Carnival on Seasonal Colds and Flu

Sip it once, sip it twice...

Bonnie Koenig, a licensed acupuncturist, has some nourishing suggestions for cold and flu sufferers. Check out the Natural Cures blog carnival on colds and flu.

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Prison Food: The Grass-fed Model

How Many Cattle on a Green Hill?

Weston A. Price Chapter leader and Local Foods activist Susan Blasko reports on a “pasture to prison cell” program in Virginia, which teaches prisoners how to grow their own grass-fed beef.

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The Olive Oyl Experiment–Curing Olives Using Traditional Methods

Antique popeye tin

Chaffin Olive Orchard challenges a group of bloggers to rediscover the ancient art of olive curing. Join in the fun, join the challenge by ordering fresh olives and doing a home cure!

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