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Natural Snack Idea for Kids: Frozen Grapes

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I’ve posted before about some natural snack ideas for kids, but this one is probably one of the easiest of them all to prepare: frozen grapes. We’ve been fortunate lately to get lots of free local produce, from apricots to apples, and most recently, large amounts of perfectly ripe grapes. Once grapevines are established and [...]

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Hank D and the Bee: Hank D Eggs the Bee

From Grist: Michael Pollan on egg recall and the high costs of cheap food Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.

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Free Fruits from the Urban Forest: Neighborhood Fruit Harvesting

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Feeding a growing family with fresh healthy foods on a budget can be a very challenging affair. The quality of foods that we eat, and that we feed our children, have a large impact on the quality of our health, so we feel very strongly that it should be a priority in our family budget. We [...]

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DIY Non-Dairy Milk Recipes

We don’t eat any dairy products at our house (a subject for another day), and we don’t often buy packaged soy, rice, or nut milk, so when I found out about this post with 6 different non-dairy milks that you can make at home, I thought it was worth sharing. I’ve not made these specific [...]

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Find a CSA Farm and Enjoy Fresh Local Food!

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With all of the green re-emerging from the ground at this time of year, it’s time to either start digging a garden of your own or looking for a local CSA farm. Community-supported agriculture is a great way deepen the connection between your food, your community, and the air , soil and sunshine that ultimately [...]

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12 Quick and Easy Natural Snack Ideas for Kids

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Feeding your kids natural snacks that are fast and easy to prepare can be a challenge for fathers who aren’t so natural in the kitchen. Depending on how often you prepare food for your kids, the chorus of “I’m hungryyy… what can I have to eat?” may make you grab for your keys and wallet, [...]

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The PB&J Campaign: Saving the Planet, One Meal at a Time

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I’ve got a thing about peanut butter. I love it, almost to a fault. So what better way to start off the new year than with a post about peanut butter? And not just about peanut butter, but about reducing the environmental destruction that comes as a result of our dietary choices.

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Hank D and the Bee: Hank Goes Veggie

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Sprouting Wheat Berries and Oat Groats

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High energy snacks that are healthy and cheap to make are great to have available for hungry kids and parents alike. Sprouted grains make quick, simple meals that are as nutritious as they are delicious.

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Food and Fuel and Foolish Crop Subsidies

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As a father and supporter of my family, one of the things I think about/deal with is our food costs. We spend a big part of our income on food. And we eat only the best. Always organically grown, locally grown if available, and lots of fresh food. Our kids deserve the best fuel for [...]

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