What are You Doing to Change the Stats?

My partner passed along this inspiring video to me this week.  It carries a great message that needs to be shared. Please pass it along.                     TAKE-AWAYS:                 BE HEALTHY                 VALUE YOURSELF                 BE A ROLE MODEL                  GET INVOLVED                    BE A LEADER     Big thanks to Miss Representation for putting [...]

The Legal Landscape of Social Enterprise & the Sharing Economy

Today’s Inspirational Find: Video by Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC)’s Janelle Orsi and Jenny Kassan discussing the new legal landscape: lawyers helping people share, cooperate, barter, foster local economies, and build sustainable communities.  I first meet Jenny at the Slow Money Gathering last month & then later meet Janelle at a the Legal Eats Food [...]

The Not-so-Old Tapestry of Community

Not all too long ago, food, music, art, work and community were an interwoven entity – a stable of life.  It still is in some parts of the world, but in others it has been replaced by hustle & bustle, automation, and instant gratification.  What would it take to bring cultured community tapestry back to [...]

How will you Participate?

It is a great time to be alive. The things we will bear witness to will be the experiences that will decide not only our future, but also that of generations to come. The question we should ask ourselves is – “how we will participate? Like anything in life, the challenges of our troubled financial, [...]

What’s with the Sucky Food Capt Airport?

I normally try to bring food from home with me when I travel, but when you’re flying cross-country it is sometimes hard to bring enough.  My partner jests, “well, maybe if you didn’t take 7 books with you.”  Ha-ha…funny guy.  Even so, why when I decide to get food at the airport are there ‘rarely’ [...]

In-N-Out: Sustainable Fast-Food?

Recently, I was writing about In-N-Out Burger for my supply chain class. As far as fast food goes, I’m pretty impressed with In-N-Out Burger. For those who may not know, In-N-Out is a west coast, privately owned fast food chain that is known for its fresh, high-quality burgers and fries, clean establishments and friendly customer [...]

Blueberry Ginger Jam

With July being national blueberry, I have been busy picking and making fun blueberry concoctions. This one is my latest: 6 cups organic/local blueberries (mushed – about 10 cups whole berries) 1 1/2 cup local honey/maple syrup (or 3 cups fresh pressed fruit juice) 1 cup organic/local ginger (finely chopped – food processor works well) [...]

Ginger Jam

6 cups organic/local ginger (finely chopped – food processor works well) 2 1/2 cups local honey/maple syrup 2 cups fresh pressed fruit juice (apple, pineapple, mango, etc.) 2 lemons 4 tsp lemon rind 1/2 tsp ground clove canning jars & lids Prepare jars & lids by boiling them. Put finely chopped ginger into heavy stock [...]

Old Fashioned Blueberry Jam

6 cups organic/local blueberries (mushed up) 1 cup local honey/maple syrup (or 3 cups fresh pressed fruit juice) 1 lemon 2 tsp lemon rind 1/4 tsp ground clove 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg canning jars & lids Prepare jars & lids by boiling them. Wash and sort blueberries (remove any bits of stems, leaves, [...]

Organic Walnut Ginger Meatloaf

1.5 lb organic ground beef 1 organic egg 1 organic/local onion 1 organic/local pepper 3 cloves organic/local garlic 1/4 cup organic/local parsley/cilantro 1/2 cup organic walnut 1/3 cup favorite marinade/BBQ/ketchup 2 tbsp favorite mustard 2 tbsp ginger jam 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional) 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/2 [...]