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  • NYTimes article – Raising your own food – Reluctantly

    NYTimes article – Raising your own food – Reluctantly

    Profile of an urban homesteader who found that raising food, mostly vegetables and some eggs, can be difficult at first. But, the satisfaction and sometimes external push from the economy can make it well worth the rewards. Back to the Land to Feed a Family – One woman’s adaptation in New York.

  • Athletes endorse a Plant Based Diet

    Athletes endorse a Plant Based Diet

    Famous athletes who endorse a vegetarian or mostly plant based diet.

  • Jumping Rope for Cardio Workouts – Choosing a Rope

    Jumping Rope for Cardio Workouts – Choosing a Rope

    Jump rope exercise is nothing new to most of us, but we probably remember more playing as kids than as adults. It turns out the jump rope is one of the best low impact and high cardiovascular workouts available. But, as easy as it looks, it takes some conditioning and practice to get the most [...]

  • Urban Garden Tour for Food Production, Beneficials and Ornamentals

    Urban Garden Tour for Food Production, Beneficials and Ornamentals

    Gardening is one of the most time consuming, rigorous and rewarding efforts around the house. That said, I am pretty sure the only way I can confidently know the provenance of what goes in my family’s body is gardening. Provenance? Who uses that kind of word? sorry…. Back to the storytelling. I had the opportunity [...]

  • Quinoa – High Protein Whole Grain Recipe

    Quinoa – High Protein Whole Grain Recipe

    Organic Quinoa is a new favorite. I love the slight popping texture reminding me of childhood tapioca, and the sweet nutty taste is a great compliment to savory lunch and dinner dishes. Quinoa is healthy as a strong source of protein, amino acids, and is relatively high in iron, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and fiber. [...]