Wednesday August 13, 2008
urban homesteading: part 2
The second part in a series of city farmers. Read part 1.
The Dervaes Family, Pasadena, CaliforniaJules Dervaes thought his home in Pasadena on 1/5 of an acre was a “stopping-off” point before finding more acreage in
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Monday August 11, 2008
urban homesteading: part 1
There are a bunch of courageous, motivated, and maybe a bit crazy (which in this case I admire!), people returning to an agrarian way of life. What’s different about some of these folks is that they
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Thursday August 7, 2008
dining out responsibly
It’s sometimes difficult to discern which restaurants are serving up sustainable dishes and following eco-minded practices. I know of a few great restaurants around the city that are doing there part by keeping cuisine local and
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Wednesday August 6, 2008
maps and the environment: two of my favorite things
I’m a total cartographile, so when I found out about Green Map, my map-lovin’ heart skipped a beat. Green Map is exactly what it sounds like, a global source for geographically charted information on all things
Friday August 1, 2008
pedal power
I love my bike. It’s comfy, pink, and lovely. But I feel I’ve been neglecting my pedal-powered friend. One reason: I take the subway to work and walk everywhere in my neighborhood, so there’s really no
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Monday July 7, 2008
made in my backyard
It’s nice to see when things are made close to home. While I can’t be sure of the origins of their components, at least I know these finished products don’t have far to ship. Check out
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Monday June 30, 2008
how i am spoiled
After being away for over 2 weeks, I have a greater appreciation of the kind of food I have access to. I live 2 blocks from a weekly farmer’s market where I can get seasonal produce,
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Tuesday June 10, 2008
more about the market
Fresh/local produce, fresh air, personal interactions with the farmers and producers of your food, and now another reason to love the greenmarket: good quality, pasture-raised & fed meats!NY Mag does a rundown of the carnivorous offerings
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Saturday June 7, 2008
farmer’s market alert!
The strawberry’s are here! Hurray. And they look so juicy and delicious.Other fun food at the farmer’s market this week:
Garlic scapes
Spring garlic
Broccoli rabe
Sugar snap peas
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Thursday June 5, 2008
locavores, log in!
When I can’t get to my local farmer’s market on Saturdays, I get a little cranky. It means I won’t have access to local produce until the following week, so I have to resort to the
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