Foraging for organic products in the Spanish countryside by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 Not so long ago we all lived in an organic world. Before the mass introduction of chemicals after World War …
Itsus Eco System Green: organic down to the threads by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 Twelve years after starting his Itsus fashion label, Richard Brown has launched a new line, this time it’s totally chemical-free. …
El Naturalista: a recycle-it-yourself (RIY) shoe by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 The two Spanish families that started El Naturalista had three lofty goals for their footwear: comfort and style with minimal …
Growing your own: spinach on the terrace by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 If you’re interested in eating local, seasonal and/or organic, one of the easiest and cheapest options is to plant your …
How to make Slow Gnocchi by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 Anne Gillis likes to make gnocchi the old-fashioned way: by hand and chemical-free (i.e. organic). This Italian-born, California-raised octogenarian learned …
Grassfed beef: a carnivore’s option by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 In the United States, most cattle live on feedlots- or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)- and are fattened on corn, …
The dirty dozen: shoppers’ guide to organic produce by Kirsten Dirksen on May 31, 2009 Organic food has gone mainstream- now carried by the giants like Wal-Mart, Tesco, Krogers, Marcs & Spencer, Safeway, etc.-, but …
Cook seasonal: a trip to the farmers market with Chef Carlin by Kirsten Dirksen on May 31, 2009 Perhaps you’ve heard that eating seasonal foods can help reduce energy usage (for growing and transport), can be cheaper and …
A rotary composter and a flow through worm bin by Kirsten Dirksen on May 31, 2009 Can-o-worms, worm factory, worm wigwam are all modern, trendy homes for the small pets that can make home composting so …
The Farm Bill and the fight for organic agriculture by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 U.S. farmers receive 30 billion annually in government subsidies, but less than 1% goes to organics. Given that pesticide-free farming …
