As Kerry Trueman pointed out earlier this week in her post about young farmers (and would-be farmers), there are a lot of them out there, but most lack the funding to realize the dream of contributing to a cleaner, greener, more sustainable food system. While some may be inclined to give up, others get [...]
Entries Tagged as 'eat well on a budget'
Starting Farming on the Cheap: An interview with Kristen and Nate Johanson of Wolf Lake Farm
April 16th, 2009 · No Comments
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Eating (and Living) Well on a Budget: Keep on Rocking in the Freegan World
April 15th, 2009 · 3 Comments
In times of soaring food prices and credit crunches we can clip coupons religiously and make supermarket rounds for the best deals, but we can also get creative with our food habits. Author Michael Pollan suggests a revival of the local food system as a means to improve public health, the local economy and community [...]
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The Vegetarian Chronicles: 21 Days
January 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment
(Joseph’s foray into vegetarianism continues — don’t miss the delicious-looking squash risotto recipe, below the jump. – Leslie)
As children, we’re told not to judge a book by it’s cover, but by it’s content. Beauty is skin deep, and inside the frog awaits a prince. Hunger is primal, though, so we’re often tempted to abandon our [...]
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Eat Well on a Budget: A Feast for the Eyes
December 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Here’s another one from Anchorage-based mother/baker/blogger Alison Arians of Alison’s Lunch. Thanks Alison — looks yummy!
It’s a cliché, but true…if something looks pretty on the plate, it’s more appetizing and appealing to the palate! I’m not one for constructing elaborate garnishes — carving radish rosettes and deep-frying sage leaves have never been my forte. [...]
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