I’m all about trying new restaurants and I try my hardest to stay away from the big chains. Chipotle and In-N-Out can be good eats, so I’ll leave those guys alone, but there is something about walking into a new Read more…
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Popular in Paleo 2011 – The Top Buzz from the Year that was…
Posted by Amy Kubal on Dec 30, 2011 in Announcements, Events, General, Paleo Diet Basics, Paleo/Low Carb, Uncategorized | 16 comments
The year is winding down; 365 more days in the file and that means its list time. There are “Top 2011 Lists” for almost every topic imaginable – websites, albums, books, companies, restaurants, celebrities, fitness, TV shows, and pretty much anything and everything else you can think of… So, why Read more…
Post Paleo?
In this article I’m going to highlight some changes to food that we could see in the coming decades, and how they could affect you and I as paleolithic lifestylers. I don’t have a crystal ball but everything here is theoretically possible or being prototyped somewhere… So. What the hell Read more…
The Grass is Greener, but the Weeds are Taller
Often, as visitors come to the farm for the first time, they make a comment about how beautiful things are, and in general, I agree. A dairy cow with her calf, fifty or so chickens scratching in the dirt, a few hives of honeybees, and a bounty of garden produce Read more…
Practical tips for living sustainably: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 5 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In part 3, we asked the big Read more…
Caring for the land: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 4 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In part 3, we asked the big Read more…
Food independence or elitism? An interview with Joel Salatin (part 3 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In this video: The big question – Read more…
Real food education: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 2 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we asked the question, who is Joel Salatin? We heard his thoughts on accidental activism, his personal history of farming (his family’s history in central America, how he got Polyface Farms started, and more). He also talked about new ideas for Read more…
A short history of Polyface Farms: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 1 of 5)
Back in January as I was pondering the Liberty Garden concept, thinking about education, outreach, and scale – I asked myself, if I could interview anyone about the food system, sustainability, and the future of American food independence, who would it be? Immediately, I thought of Joel Salatin. Joel is Read more…
Growing Sweet Potatoes
This post is part of a series of educational articles on gardening, self-sufficiency and food independence. That’s what The Liberty Garden is all about. To find out more about the mission behind The Liberty Garden concept, go here. Or read all the archives. As far as vegetables go, sweet potatoes Read more…
