On the food front… The figs are finally ripe so we devoured our first fig quesadilla of the season. I know, sounds odd but it’s soooo delicious!
Whew doggie! It’s been a busy week here at the urban homestead. Busy with bees (getting ready to harvest some honey!), battling bad bugs, moving the tender greens to cooler spot in the yard and getting things ready for a major can-a-thon.
What: Film Screening of CONSUME THIS MOVIE! & Local, Vegetarian Potluck
When: Sunday, July 19 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map)
Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is required to help pay for facility rental, dvd screening fee, sound system, and purchase of eco friendly compostable dinnerware
Space [...]
What: Film Screening of ARE WE RUNNING DRY & Local, Vegetarian Potluck
When: Sunday, May 24 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map)
Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is require as it helps pay for facility rental, dvd screening fee, sound system, and purchase of eco [...]
A big thanks to FGer “MrsMeyers” for her vigilant tallying efforts from all those participating in the challenge. Here’s the figures so far.
March’s Tally Totals
735lbs of produce (plus blackthorn’s 12.6 grams:)
1525 eggs (1437 chicken, 88 duck)
39 quarts of maple syrup
Total Harvest Tally
2257.75lbs of produce!!!!
3184 eggs (chicken, duck and turkey)
68lbs of meat/eggs
55lbs of produce traded/collected from [...]
What: Film Screening of FOOD MATTERS & Local, Vegetarian Potluck
When: Sunday, April 26 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map)
Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is require as it helps pay for facility rental, sound system, and purchase of eco friendly, compostable dinnerware
Space [...]
What: Film Screening of EATING ALASKA & Local, Vegetarian Potluck
When: Sunday, March 29 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map)
Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is require as it helps pay for facility rental, screening licensing fees, sound system, and purchase of eco friendly, compostable [...]
Well, sadly, our laptop died so I am behind in bringing you all the latest happenings from the ’stead.
We did get some rain and temperatures are back to normal – cold. After the rain clouds left last night up went the row covers. Good thing because this morning there’s ice. Though the warm weather [...]
One Trowel Revolution
Freedom Gardens is declaration of independence. It is all about taking back responsibility and control of our own food supply and out of the hands of corporations. And Freedom Gardens are sprouting up all over!
With the launch of Freedom Gardens just about 1/2 a year ago I am excited to say that we [...]
She’s a beauty. The apple press
Volunteers come early to get started on washing and halving the apples
Local, organic apples being washed
In go the apples
Time to press the pulp
Freedom Gardeners arrive and start filling up the tables with homegrown goodies
Cider pressing – everyone wants to lend a hand
Pouring the juice into the jars
One of the two [...]
Episode 908
Reporter Jennifer Quinonez introduces you to one city farmer who turned his suburban lawn into an organic oasis. Meet the Los Angeles farmer who produced four tons of food right out of his own backyard. Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and chef Michael Fagnoni of Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay, CA prepare a [...]
This is our type of economy – trading goods for goods.
View Video SIX EGGS FOR A PINT OF BEER
What’s In Your Wallet?
Are you growing a local economy? Have you barter, swapped, traded lately?
Food, goods and services are like the commerical says “priceless.”
