If you care about any of these subjects–eating local foods, preserving independent agriculture, family farms, eating healthy foods, learning about developments in agriculture and food policy, genetically modified foods (GMOs), food safety, access to raw milk–you should attend the 5th Annual … Continue reading →
There is some good news! Beginning September 1, provisions of SB81, passed by the Texas legislature in the last session, will benefit farmers’ markets and small-scale food producers. The bill provides that Texas farmers’ markets will be allowed up to one year temporary … Continue reading →
My family really likes this version of beef stew. It’s made with local, tasty grass-fed beef. It’s easy, takes about 15-20 minutes to chop the onion and brown the meat and onion, then an hour of simmering. Here’s the recipe … Continue reading →
Again, I was inspired by the really fresh food found at the farmers’ market last weekend–this time it was okra. Last summer at the 4th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference in Austin, lunch, prepared by local chefs with local … Continue reading →
I found some fresh eggplants at the farmers’ market this weekend which made me think of preparing moussaka. I had made a simple one-dish version several times before, but, this time, I wanted to upgrade my recipe a little. Sooo, … Continue reading →
I’ve been buying eggs from local area pastured hens for several years (a bowlful of them is shown above), and I am still amazed at how beautiful, fresh, and delicious they are. The yolks hold their shape and are a deep orange … Continue reading →
The premiere of the movie Farmageddon has been announced for June 17, in Washington, D.C. I watched the trailer and WOW! You should watch it! I really want to see the entire movie. The story is fascinating and, at the … Continue reading →
We’ve just learned from the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance that Harris County Health Department’s lobbyists (paid for with our tax dollars) have forced the addition of an amendment to the food bill SB 81 that deleted the words “or … Continue reading →
I tried a new recipe this week and it turned out so great that my family thought I should share it. We love meaty, cheesy lasagna, but, unless you can make your own pasta from soaked, freshly ground flour, what … Continue reading →
