By: Diana Rodgers | | On: July 14, 2012 | Category : Uncategorized
TweetAs a kid, I had some exposure to native Americans through the Shinnecock Indian Nation of eastern Long Island. They would come visit the school and perform traditional dances, and we would attend Pow Wows at their reservation. Several of my class members at Southampton Public Schools were from the tribe and lived...
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By: Diana Rodgers | | On: July 12, 2012 | Category : Uncategorized
TweetI recently read an article in Wall Street Journal Magazine (July/Aug 2012 issue) about Dan Barber, the head chef at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, NY. I have to say as a farmer and sustainable meat eater, I was impressed with how well Dan seems to “get...
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By: Diana Rodgers | | On: July 6, 2012 | Category : Nutrition 101, Uncategorized
TweetBananas are the most widely consumed fruit in America. The average American consumes approximately 30 pounds per year. However, since they don’t even grow in this country, are not the best source of vitamins, and pose some serious environmental and ethical issues, should we really be eating so many of...
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By: Diana Rodgers | | On: July 4, 2012 | Category : Recipes
Tweet My friend Maggie over at Eat Boutique came over to my farm for a BBQ recently and brought along some beautiful and delicious flavored water. A few days later, she posted this on her blog. This post was originally written by Denise Woodward for Eat Boutique. See the original...
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By: Diana Rodgers | | On: July 3, 2012 | Category : Recipes
TweetEven though these are made with coconut flour, they really don’t have coconut flavor. The cassava (tapioca) gives it a really nice texture. Cassava was a staple food for pre-Columbian people in the Americas, and is often portrayed in indigenous art. Cassava is the third-largest source of carbohydrates for meals...
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