I well remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. My favorite part, of course, was that famous perfect bowl of porridge! Of course, I had no idea what porridge was. Sad to say, but when I was a kid in Louisiana, hot breakfast cereal meant one thing: grits. In fact, all I knew [...]
Good Ole Oats
Posted October 31st, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Michigan Turkey Producers
Posted October 31st, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
With the biggest turkey cooking event of the year right around the corner, this seems like the perfect time to introduce you to some of the local farmers who raise the turkeys we provide for your Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s one that supplies stores in our Midwest region: Not a large conglomerate, Michigan Turkey works strictly [...]
Dilution Of Water To Earthworm Tea
Posted October 31st, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
“Could you please tell me the correct dilution of water to earthworm tea? Which plants benefit the very most by being given it? How often should you give them the diluted tea to get a flourishing garden?” ~ Faye Garner Hi Faye, As I have mentioned a few times in previous newsletters, there is a [...]
Farming Seafood to Tough Standards
Posted October 30th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Whether you call it “fish farming” or go for the more formal term “aquaculture,” people have a variety of concerns about farmed fish. (Yes, wild-caught seafood has its issues too — see our recent post on our new wild seafood ranking program.) Having worked in the seafood business for more than 20 years, I can [...]
15 Best Organic Cooking Blogs
Posted October 30th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Organic food has become all the rage in recent years. Health-minded folks have gravitated toward the organic diet because it promises to rid the body of the typical bad stuff it absorbs when you consume mass produced foods. Organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or insecticides, and [...]
A vision uncovered… The Global Sustainability Challenge, 8 Point Societal Plan to Combat Climate Change (now the broad sustainability agenda)!
Posted October 29th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
With funding for the revised TCM business model closer than it has ever looked before, I am now updating the narrative to the business plan.. Looking back at my original business plans for the Global Sustainability Challenge model, from which … Continue reading → Transformational Capital Management
Organic Honeycrisp Apple Sale Today Only!
Posted October 29th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
As part of our Fall into Organics celebration, organic Honeycrisp apples will be just .49 per pound in all stores today, Friday, October 29th! XX = Amount of savings and grower sources vary by stores. But you can bet it’s a heck of a deal regardless! Whole Story
Cooking for One with Packaged Soups
Posted October 29th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Growing up, the minute it started getting cooler, my parents would whip up the first of many batches of vegetable soup. Their recipe is easy enough, but when cooking for one, I burn out on it pretty fast. That’s why I started doctoring up packaged soups — no waste and I easily add some variety [...]
Organic Vegan Recipe: French Peasant Stew
Posted October 28th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From LESLIE CERIER 1¼ cups organic chickpeas, presoaked overnight 3½ cups water 4 bay leaves 1 strip dulse 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves organic garlic, sliced 1 large organic onion (at least 1 cup), sliced 2 organic carrots (1½ cups) 1 small organic cauliflower (3 cups), cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon [...]
Our Best Holiday Helpers
Posted October 28th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Ready, set, go! The race is on as we head into the crazy, busy, exciting, fun (and did-we-say-crazy?) holiday season. We’re sharing our best tips, recipes, entertaining help and video how-to’s on our convenient holiday web pages. We also have blog posts planned throughout the season to help make it all fall into place a [...]