"We can all spend our lives going about doing good. Every time you meet a person, think of some encouraging thing to say - a kind word, a helpful suggestion, an expression of admiration. Every time you come into a situation, think of some good thing to bring - a ... MORE...
Archive for August, 2005
Whole Grains have so much to offer nutritionally. Vitamin E and many of the B vitamins as well as amino acids, which along with those from legumes and nuts, give us protein for growth and repair. Unfortunately, the way grains are grown, stored, processed and prepared leaves them virtually undigestible at best. Grinding our own grains and baking bread at home is, for most people, the only way to eat grains well. Having never had much success with baking, this recipe is my favourite way to get whole grains in our diet. MORE...
Warning: this clip could make you cry. It will make re-think your so-called worries. It will slow you down and help you feel enormous gratitude for your wealth. It will fill your heart with hope and inspire you to make a difference yourself... World on Fire ... MORE...
A traditional recipe for wheat. Similar to Cream of Wheat, Herbel is traditionally eaten by Moroccans on the mornings of Id al-Fitr, the Feast of the Sacrifice, and the Prophet's birthday. MORE...
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From the wealth of writings dedicated to her teachings, Peace Pilgrim's wisdom is summarized... MORE...
Wheat-America's grain of choice. Its hardy, glutenous consistency makes it practical for a variety of foodstuffs-cakes, breads, pastas, cookies, bagels, pretzels and cereals that have been puffed, shredded and shaped. This ancient grain can actually be very nutritious when it is grown and prepared in the appropriate manner. Unfortunately, the indiscretions inflicted by our modern farming techniques and milling practices have dramatically reduced the quality of the commercial wheat berry and the flour it makes. You might think, "Wheat is wheat-what can they do that makes commercial varieties so bad?" Listen up, because you are in for a surprise! MORE...
The momentum is building. The rediscovery of ancient wise food ways is blossoming around the world and Australia is joining the movement towards localised, organic, community farming and traditional food preparation. Weston A Price Foundation chapters are springing up all over the country. We aim to help provide a resource for those looking for organic traditional foods in their area by listing the chapters and their local traditional food suppliers on this page. MORE...
Author and fermentation fetishist, Sandor Katz, considers fermented foods to be an important part of his healing as well as the healing of our planet. His book, "Wild Fermentation" doubles as a cookbook and manifesto on "cultural" rehabilitation - the return from cultural and political homogenization to social and culinary diversity. While inspiring us with a delicious mélange of traditional cultured foods, Sandor encourages us to take back our culture as well as our health from the hands of medibusiness and the agricorporate monopoly. MORE...