Comments on: Upcoming Holiday Posts and a New Q & A

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:06:20 +0000

This is a question from my mother, who is rather computer illiterate.
In NT, Sally Fallon writes “The day when every town and hamlet in America produces its own distinctive lacto-fermented brew, made from the local products of woods and fields, will be the day when Americans see the dawning of a new age of good health and well being”p.54. She is wondering if anyone knows any such recipes. She has tried various recipes in NT, and I’ve told her about water kefir, but she is looking for something she can make with more local ingredients (tree fruits are not local, though berries are).

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:38:42 +0000

Hi Peggy — filming went great — you can read about it at http://www.homesteadblogger.com/thegraingirl. Excited about your move!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:37:54 +0000

Sorry for the typo — my website is http://www.graingirl.com. I am so looking forward to reading your Q & A!

By: Candace

Candace — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:32:40 +0000

How do you go about finding a naturalist? Do you go to a naturalist for health issues at the exclusion of an M.D.? We very rarely get sick in my house, thankfully, and it is even rarer to be sick enough to consider a doctor visit. I am moving, however gradually, into Nourishing Traditions and Real Food methods and am curious how this plays out in the realm of healthcare.

By: scarlet

scarlet — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:16:01 +0000

Also, I’d love to talk about nutrition while trying to conceive, and during pregnancy. What kind of things are important to eat, and how early should they be incorporated into the diet? Do you believe in the arguments for no dairy/seafood/nuts, etc to prevent allergies?

By: scarlet

scarlet — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:12:00 +0000

I look forward to hearing your views… no-one here has heard of hummus, let alone chia seeds or kelp!

By: Katy@ThoughtForFood

Katy@ThoughtForFood — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:46:29 +0000

Thought of another one.

Seafood. How often do you work it into your diet? Can you just get it really fresh (and affordable) since you’re in the Portland area? What to do if you live in America’s land-locked midsection? Is previously-frozen or canned the only option (I just can’t do $22/lb for fresh wild-caught salmon)?

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:24:13 +0000

Another question . . . I’m in the market for stoneware for baking and wonder if you have any suggestions. I’m fixing to get a sourdough starter up and running . . .

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:21:45 +0000

I just stopped back and noticed that pasting my link didn’t work.

http://clubfritch.com/2009/05/06/homemade-nutella/

I shouldn’t say “my” link, as I’m not clubfritch. It’s just one I found!

By: Lydia

Lydia — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:21:30 +0000

Hi Katy,
I have the 9 tray, and I think the smaller version will definitely not be high enough. Also, when you get “going”, you’ll want the extra trays, as they can fill up fast.
I am sensitive to noises, so mine is in the garage. My daughter uses hers in the basement. Since we try to keep things “raw”, we use low temps…and it takes awhile, so I just don’t want it in the way. Good Luck!