During the 1980’s, Americans were told by doctors, nutritionists, and the government to consume less fat in order to be healthy. Over the next 30 years Americans became much fatter and much sicker. What happened? When Americans went low-fat, it meant higher carbs, which equals … [Read more...] about Why Low-Fat is Not the Answer
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Harrow & Haw. Gee & Glee: Oceanic Feeling
Last night was the second time I walked behind the majestic team of black Percheron mares — Pat and Pearl. “It’s like spinning on a swing,” I attempt to explain to Matt Volz, owner of Greyrock Farm, grinning as he hands me last season’s potato. The potato unearthed just now, … [Read more...] about Harrow & Haw. Gee & Glee: Oceanic Feeling
Organic Orcharding
For the last few years I've made brazen claims about holistic, organic orcharding and gardening. No pesticides. No way; no how. Period. No exceptions. I've refused to spray our fruit trees to inoculate them against all of the baddies that lurk in an orchard's tender places. I've … [Read more...] about Organic Orcharding
Your Mother & Your Grandmother’s Recipes
Like many parts to my life, this volunteer group happened at random. I was living in Waterville, NY and at the time working full time in Utica. By chance a request came through for a volunteer talk on diabetes in none-other than my hometown of Cleveland, NY. I jumped at this … [Read more...] about Your Mother & Your Grandmother’s Recipes
The Thinkers and The Dreamers a Band Without Instruments or Singers
Office Grounds Tour For Essex Week One it was only fitting to bring Meg Lowe, the FoodFeasible culinary genius. Meg is a grad student working fulltime with a family of Andy Sims (bread baker), and three rowdy rescue dogs, Loki, Guido, and Tucker. I prefer to call Meg and Andy … [Read more...] about The Thinkers and The Dreamers a Band Without Instruments or Singers