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Raw Milk Risks: What’s the Truth?
When a debate gets as polarized as raw milk has, it’s hard to find anything that’s not extremely biased in one direction or another. What are the real raw milk risks, and how can you navigate them safely? Without further ado… Continue reading
Make a Sourdough Starter… that Actually Works
For some time now, I’ve been looking for good instructions on how to get a sourdough starter, started. The results have not been good. Every set of instructions I’ve found (and found wanting) have presented it like it’s the easiest thing ever. And yet they all seem to leave out big, crucial details. You just … Continue reading
Chick Startup: What Does it Cost?
Recently one of our readers asked what’s the up-front cost on keeping chickens. Excellent question. Without further ado, here’s the answer. CHICKS Let’s start with the fun part. Chicks at our Farm & Garden Center are $5/ each. Portland allows you to keep up to 3 chickens without a permit; Beaverton, 4. So, think $15 … Continue reading
Remineralize
A few weeks ago, I heard a rumor you could remineralize your teeth. That is, regrow what’s decayed. What really pricked my ears, though, was hearing you could fill in your own cavities. Confession: I have cavities. I know it every time I bite into a piece of chocolate. But don’t get the wrong idea; … Continue reading
Meaningful Egg Labeling?
This week, we’re enthused to have the opportunity to guest-post at FoodRenegade.com: a blog dedicated to “real food” (as opposed to food that’s packaged, processed, refined and what not). Here’s an excerpt: “Changes for Oregon chickens have been brewing in Salem this week…” Continue reading
