When a friend mentioned the Loofah gourd, I thought of a scrubby for the shower. When he mentioned eating the Loofah, I had to stop and really think for a minute. This is probably the same situation for most of us, as this Asian vegetable is not very well known here for cuisine. We tend [...]
Is Organic Food More Nutritious Than Conventional Food? Part II
A well reasoned and thoughtful article on the question of “Is Organic Food More Nutritious Than Conventional Food?”. The answer isn’t as obvious as you think.

Is Organic Food More Nutritious Than Conventional Food?
A well reasoned and thoughtful article on the question of “Is Organic Food More Nutritious Than Conventional Food?”. The answer isn’t as obvious as you think.
Thought Provoking Article About Our Food System
I just had to re-post this article for those of you who haven’t seen or heard about it. It’s from Grist, it’s gritty, in your face and honest. Some may not care for this type of writing, others will see the inherent truth in it. With all of the current controversy over the salmonella outbreak, [...]

Non- GMO Labeling is a Hit with Consumers
This is an interesting report from the Nielsen company- the same company doing the familiar Nielsen Ratings. The consumer interest in Non-GMO labeled foods is skyrocketing. In 2009, this micro market segment was worth $60.2 Million and grew at 67% over 2008, making it the #1 healthy eating trend in store brands for 2009. Store [...]
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- Rock Star of the Garden- Szechuan Buttons or Toothache Plant January 19, 2012
- Dijon Roasted Heirloom Beets January 19, 2012
- Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden January 19, 2012
- Organic Food Production Can Feed the World January 11, 2012
- Where Did My Favorite Heirloom Seeds Go? January 4, 2012
- Complimentary Heirloom Seeds with Your Order December 22, 2011
- What Are Heirloom Seeds? December 18, 2011
- Sopa de Tomate con Albóndigas or Tomato Soup with Meatballs December 11, 2011
- “The Dirty Life- A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love” by Kristin Kimball December 7, 2011
- Armenian Cucumber- Best Tasting, Burpless Home Grown Cucumber December 5, 2011
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