Test Post – Federation
Test post I’ll delete. Checking to see that the newly added ActivityPub plugin is operating correctly.
Category: Philosophy
Philosophical about food? Sure!
New Kitchen, New Server
My writing here has been sparse, but I hope to pick it up. We moved a few months ago and we are finally starting to feel settled in. We are enjoying having guests in our new place and it’s renewing my interest in trying new recipes and writing here. We have already had a few…
Early Bird Ranch
Early Bird Ranch is a small local chicken ranch in Pescadero. The chickens are raised outdoors in low-density groups, and are fed a pasture-based diet. The most important part of our operation is the mobility of these pasture shelters. As the chickens grow their waste can become a serious liability. Keeping them in one place…
Convivial.org: Easy Pulled Pork Sandwich
Ran across this great short-cut to great food. This time it’s Carolina-style Pulled Pork. Mmmmm. Check it out: Before tackling a major BBQ project, here’s a much easier way to get really tender, juicy, smoky pulled pork with an old-timey Eastern North Carolina vinegar sauce. The method: rub it, smoke it, braise it and pull…
My CSA – Blue House Farm, Pescadero
Our local CSA is owned by Ned and Ryan, a couple great guys who has been involved in sustainable agriculture for years. This is our third season in their program. For $25 per week, 25-week season pre-paid, you get a box stuffed with farm fresh organic veggies. We pick up ours at their farm in…
In Defense of Food
Of course, I highly recommend this book. Pollan’s simple prescription: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. To many of us, this is an elegantly phrased version of what we already believe. The real magic is that Pollan does such a brilliant job of making it all sensible and understandable to people confused by labels…
Cooking with Kids!
Cooking (and eating, my wife reminds me) should be a joyful experience! So why not fill the kitchen with the ones who really know about fun! I love the idea, and just found out about Junior Kitchen, a blog about cooking with kids… http://juniorkitchen.com/There are some fun recipes and cute photos. Check it out and…
Prepared Food CAN be Real Food
My wife and I really love cooking and eating fresh local food. But in our busy lives, it’s just not always practical, but we do try to find ways to eat well even when we don’t have a lot of time. Last night we had a wonderful and very quick and easy dinner. Ravioli is…
Amateur Gourmet – The Best of 2007
The Amateur Gourmet is one of my favorite food blogs, and this list of their Best of 2007 is full of great stuff. Don’t miss all the fun in the comments! [From The Amateur Gourmet – The Best of 2007]
What to Eat
I’ve just started reading “What to Eat”, by Marion Nestle. I’ve seen this book for a while and just sort of skipped by it, expecting that it’s interesting, but mostly a lot of stuff that I already know… Then I heard Marion Nestle on an NPR show. She was being interviewed with Michael Pollan (of…