April 2010
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Acid and Alkaline Balance Diet
Spring is here, the weather is warmer and probably the most asked question I get is, “How can I lose weight?” or “Which diet works?” When thinking about losing weight, it’s not always the decreased number on the scale that we are looking for. It is the way it makes us feel: the increased energy, the lithe movements, how our clothes fit and our skin feels. It is not...
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Pasta with Garlic Greens
from www.thefoodsection.com Serves 3
Ingredients 1 pound fresh pasta, (preferably brown rice pasta) 2 tablespoons butter 4-5 stalks garlic greens, finely sliced Salt (to taste) Black pepper, freshly ground (to taste) Parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated (to taste)
Directions Boil water for the pasta. Melt butter in a sauté pan, being careful not to let it brown, and add the...
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Know Your Farmer
As a farmer, I need to be a full-time lobbyist for common sense. The USDA and folks in Washington D.C. can create a lot of extra work for us small farmers! One seemingly little law or rule change can seriously impact our lives, farms, and future. Currently, there is one such proposed bill going through the US Senate and also a rule change being considered for beef cattle and grazing with the...
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Action Alert: National Organic Program's New...
Action Alert:
National Organic Program’s New Organic Standards Exempt Beef Cattle from Pasture
Support New Alternative Three-Tiered Label System
Comments due April 19th, 2010
Should organic ruminants such as a dairy cows and beef cattle — which have evolved to eat grass — be permitted to be kept in feedlots or should they be required by USDA organic regulations to obtain...
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Action Alert: Rescue Local/Organic Farming in the...
Action Alert:
Rescue Local/Organic Farming in the Food Safety Bill!
Urgent—Call your Senator Today
Next week, as early as Tuesday, April 13, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a sweeping overhaul of federal food safety law – S. 510. The House food safety bill passed last year (HR 2749) included several measures that threaten small-scale organic producers, including a registration fee...
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Spring!
This time of year is filled with such eagerness and new beginnings. The cold, gray winter is fading fast and we welcome the sunny, cool days of spring. With each coming season new joy and excitement emerges.
For me, spring is marked with the planting of seeds. Our windowsills are lined with little pots studded with seeds of carrots, ground cherries, tomatoes, and spring onions. In our...
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Produce Spotlight: Asparagus
Photo of the asparagus from http://marvelousgirl.files.wordpress.com
This naturally sweet stalk makes a brief appearance in the Spring. The growing season is about 6-7 weeks in the Spring and early Summer. Once planted it takes three years before you can harvest the first crops. This allows the plant to develop a strong root system. After that point a healthy Asparagus plant should produce...
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Asparagus & Leek Frittata
adapted from Bon Appetit
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 12-ounce bunch thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup garlic greens, chopped
8 large eggs
1 cup diced Fontina or cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup...