Monthly Archives: July 2011

College Professor Chastises District Attorney by Teaching a Class on the Legality of Goat Shares

Food Politics | July 29, 2011

Professor sets out to school her students and elected officials on the meaning of liberty, free enterprise and private contracts, specifically, herd share agreements.

Posted in Food Politics | Tagged cow boarding, food policy, Government, government regulation, Raw Milk | 9 Comments

California Moves to Take Away Citizens Right to Board Cows, Goats

Animal Husbandry | July 28, 2011

“This can not stand” says outraged Dad, Martin Matthews, whose baby is being denied milk from the family’s goat by the state agricultural officials.

Posted in Animal Husbandry | Tagged cow boarding, farm-to-consumer direct sales, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, Raw Milk | 18 Comments

Mark McAfee Writes Letter of Support for California Herdshare Programs

Food Politics | July 28, 2011

California dairy farmer Mark McAfee is a pioneer. He advocates for raw dairy at every opportunity. Here is an example of how he recently came to the aid of threatened cow and goat share programs in his state.

Posted in Food Politics | Tagged cow boarding, healthy food, Raw Milk, toxic food | 2 Comments

Bone Broth Brigade Helps Houston Family Through Crisis

Home Remedies | July 27, 2011

An unimaginable tragedy transforms a family, challenges a community. From the ultimate family disaster comes an inspiring response, and a lesson in nourishing food.

Posted in Home Remedies | Tagged bone broth, healing, Nourishing Traditions, The Fourfold Path to Healing, Weston A. Price Foundation | 8 Comments

How to Organize a Broth Brigade

Natural Health | July 27, 2011

Amy organized her friends to help three children injured in an auto accident. This is the letter she used to rally them around their stoves to make healing food for the Berry family.

Posted in Natural Health | Tagged recipe | 2 Comments

How to Decorate Your Garden

Backyard Gardening | July 26, 2011

We tour Alli’s lovely garden again, this time with an eye toward her garden accents. By adding art and whimsy, she sets her garden apart and makes it her own.

Posted in Backyard Gardening | Tagged container gardening, gardening, home decor | Leave a comment

Weekend Gourmet Blog Carnival, July 25, 2011

Cooking | July 25, 2011

Here’s the deal with our blog carnival, fresh, local, from scratch, recipes with an emphasis on health! Submit yours, today!

Posted in Cooking | Tagged blog carnival, recipes, whole foods | 15 Comments

For a Touch of Romance, Try Heirloom Tomatoes

Cooking | July 25, 2011

Every dish on the menu doesn’t have to be elaborate and fussy. Sometimes simplicity is the best. With farm market ingredients, simple can also be stunning.

Posted in Cooking | Tagged arthritis, heirloom tomatoes, recipe, tomato | 4 Comments

Farmageddon Opens in Portland, Oregon

Food Politics | July 22, 2011

After a great two week run in the Big Apple, Farmageddon moves on to two more cities for theatre runs. Check out the latest!

Posted in Food Politics | Tagged documentary, filmmaking, food policy | 1 Comment

Tweet Chat About Backyard Gardens

Backyard Gardening | July 21, 2011

Let’s say twitter is a stranger to you. Here’s a way you can get acquainted, in a hurry. Chime in with our chit chat on organic gardening, one tweet at a time!