In the last two years my husband Doug, my two daughters, and I have embraced growing as much of our own food as possible. This is the story of how we went from having difficulty growing many crops because of limited space, and a short Pacific Northwest growing season, to harvesting a large variety of…
Nearly everyone I know relies on their cell phones for near-constant, plugged-in communication. Whether we’re texting, talking, snapping and posting pictures, or watching movies, our wireless devices are an integral part of our work and personal lives. And while cell phone radiation has long been assumed harmless, scientists have now conducted research that has proven…
I love the cookbook Feeding the Whole Family, by Cynthia Lair. It’s self-styled as a reference for feeding babies, young, children, and their parents, but this is a fabulous whole-food cookbook whose recipes are definitely for adults. This is an adaptation of a recipe that I especially like, and I alter it by substituting vegetable…
Happy August! Here in the Pacific Northwest we’re in the thick of summer, and finally enjoying some hot weather. Fall will be here before I know it though, and while that usually signals a slowing-down of gardening and food-growing in our area, that’s not the case for us. With our small family farm, which we’re…
In the last two years my husband Doug, my two daughters, and I have embraced growing as much of our own food as possible. This is the story of how we went from having difficulty growing many crops because of limited space, and a short Pacific Northwest growing season, to harvesting a large variety of…
Happy July! If you find yourself craving cold, sweet treats during the hot months, here’s an absurdly easy summer sorbet recipe that you can make in minutes using a Vitamix or food processor. The kids enjoy it just as much as ice cream, but it’s less expensive and far healthier than store-bought treats, and I…
This easy, refreshing frozen treat is adapted from a recipe by Vitamix*. You can use any frozen fruit, or combination of fruits, and add more or less juice to achieve desired consistency. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups frozen pineapple chunks 3/4 cup pineapple, orange, or the fruit juice of your choice 1/2 teaspoon lime juice Directions…
Earlier this month I was less than amused when the headlines reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implicating leafy greens, potatoes, tomatoes, sprouts, and berries as sources of E. Coli. It’s bad enough that most Americans don’t eat their veggies, but now they are being told that it’s best not to…
This quick-and-easy recipe is adapted from the fabulous cookbook The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen. It can be served warm or chilled, and is equally delicious both ways. Makes 4 to 6 Servings Ingredients 1 head broccoli (approximately 1.5 pounds) 2 – 4 tablespoons water 2 – 4 cloves garlic (as desired), minced 1/2 cup vegetable broth…
Greetings, and welcome to Summer! We still have a few spots available at our Women’s Beauty and Rejuvenation Retreat, which will be held August 4th – 11th, at our peaceful and beautiful retreat center on Whidbey Island, Washington. If you’d like to be pampered, while spending a week with Dr. Mitra Ray and a small…
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