Initial Thoughts on the Age of Limits 2013 Conference

May 30, 2013

...all the meta-narratives of collapse. Those are the topics we’ll cover in a series of posts in coming days. In the spirit of full disclosure we should state where we stand on these ideas, and the truth is we disagree to some extent. Kelly’s statement: I believe oil is a finite resource and that it will eventually cost more to extract it than it’s worth, that the record high CO2 levels in our atmosphere are changing climate and acidifying the oceans...

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Bread Class and Lunch at Jennie Cooks Catering

Mr. Homegrown

May 19, 2013

Events

...cuits Black and Blueberry Jam Strawberry Balsamic Jam For Lunch: Sparkling White Sangria Cashew Cream Savory Sourdough Bread Pudding Classic Gazpacho (from Jennie’s upcoming cookbook!) Wilted Spinach Salad Strawberry Shortcake This class is the first of a 3-part series! The regular price is $85 for a single class or $200 for all three. Price includes all ingredients, supplies, recipes, instructions, the take-home finished product you will make you...

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Bushcraft Video

Mrs. Homegrown

March 29, 2013

Appropriate Technology, Preparedness

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...nd it riveting viewing, especially the longer campouts, where the students are entirely miserable and stressed. There’s much to be learned there. I’d recommend the 4-part series somewhat confusingly named SAN ALTOIDS Tin Mini Kit. Do any of you swim in this YouHole? Have any favorites?...

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Worm Composting Demo at Summer Nights in the Garden

Mr. Homegrown

August 28, 2014

Events

...Join Root Simple for a worm composting demo at the Natural History Museum’s Summer Nights in the Garden series this Friday August 28. We’re showing how to set up your own vermicomposting system and raffling off a worm bin. Plus it’s the debut of the new WormCam! Grab a cocktail and join us and KCRW DJ, Anthony Valadez. The garden is one of the best in California and the event is freeeeeeeeee. More info here....

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How To Make a Sourdough Starter

Mr. Homegrown

November 10, 2012

Bread, Food, Videos

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bGLF8B_pZ0 Here’s the first in a series of Root Simple how-to videos. Look for them on the blog and, soon, on your mobile thingies. I started with a little edit on how to make a sourdough starter. And I take requests–if there’s a topic for a video you’d like to see just leave a comment. Making a sourdough starter is as simple as mixing flour and water. There’s no need for all the crazy things I’ve heard suggested:...

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