Tag Archive for ‘filming’
KCET FEATURES THE URBAN HOMESTEAD
Our first appearance on the local PBS station KCET was in 2003 which featured a little blurb about our garden. We’re back!
Val Zavala visits the urban homestead and this segment will be featured So Cal Connected and air
FUTURE FEAR SBS DATELINE
Others are approaching the future differently, believing the biggest threats we’re facing are problems that we’ve caused ourselves. Meet the Dervaes family of so-called ‘urban homesteaders’. They’ve already adapted and are living self-sufficiently and almost entirely off-grid.But are they all being over cautious, or will the rest of us be under prepared?
FOOD NETWORK “PRIVATE CHEFS” Airs This Friday!
Come and listen to my story ’bout a man named Jed a simple pioneer, who kept his family fed And then one day he was growin’ some food When up from the ground come a mountin’ of doo…soil, that is. Black gold. Earthy. Well, the next thing you know, ol’ J’s a ‘farmer extraordinaire His [...]
WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP
What’s with the weather? Today and yesterday morning it feels like fall? I know the coolness will burn off once the sun comes out but it really doesn’t feel like the August we are so used to. Jordanne and I were commenting on the sound – it changed. Yeah, sounds funny but it’s not. We [...]
SLIGHTLY BACK TO NORMAL
Working in the garden Justin explains about biodiesel Picking beans Interview time School children take a tour of the urban homestead Jordanne shows off city chickens Downtown Pasadena, Elements Restaurant Social gathering Whew! We are all still recovering from two days worth of intense filming last week. 7 am – 6 pm the first day 7:30 [...]
WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP
Last week’s meal were, well, very simplistic and even nonexistent thanks to recent filming. Here’s what we urban homesteaders ate and enjoyed. I am hearing more and more from folks that they really like these meal posts – “keeping it real” as they say. Thanks for the postive comments everyone. SATURDAY Breakfast – homemade pancakes [...]
TILL SUNDAY
Still kinda excited seeing our urban homesteading project featured at the ULI project! After many, many years of hard work and sacrifice it’s great to see our project featured in such an important exhibit that’s mapping out what the urban landscape will look like in the future. Especially even more pleased that our grandfather’s legacy still [...]
A WHOLE LOTTA SOMETHING GOING ON
Goats & gal friends This weekend was a busy one, and there’s no slowing down! Saturday we met with our good friends at C.I.C.L.E who want to collaborate with PTF for an upcoming fall event. Then Sunday was PTF hosting another successful food & film night – with over 150 reservations a little over a 100 turned [...]
WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP
What’s New On the Plate This week – figs! Figs are one of those versatile fruit that can go both ways. Used in both sweet and savory dishes. Not only do figs make outstanding desserts they also are dynamite in quesadilla and pizza. Growing up I was never really a fig lover (though did enjoy [...]
WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP
It’s been another busy week here on the ‘stead. Certainly not a dull moment that’s for sure. Something always going on! Last week inspired by catching a brief clip of Bittman’s cooking show on our local PBS station made some tasty ‘leftover rice’ dishes with solar cooked rice. And just incase you are wondering… No, [...]
