Archive for February, 2009

How To Start Seeds Indoors

February 19th, 2009 - posted under: The Farm » Flora

Many novice growers don’t realize that gardening is a year-round process.  Even here in the Pacific Northwest, where we experience the dramatic cycle of four separate seasons, there is winter work to be done.  And although January might be reserved for drawing up plans and researching plants, February marks the exciting transition to hands-on action!  [...]

Fashion: My Manifesto

February 19th, 2009 - posted under: The Fashion » Clothing and Accessories

In late autumn 2008, I made a dramatic decision regarding where, and how, I consumed clothing. I’d like to take a moment here to expand upon my concept of the Ethical Sartorialist, in a public declaration of my intentions. Primarily, I intend to never compromise my morality for the sake of glamour (difficult), comfort (harder), [...]

Mini Recipe: Toasting Seeds

February 17th, 2009 - posted under: The Food » Recipes

So maybe it’s Hallowe’en Eve and you’ve carved out a Jack-O-Lantern.  Or perhaps it’s a cold winter night and you’re roasting a butternut.  Or, it could be that you’ve just been fussing over a delicious slow-simmering batch of Indian Pumpkin Curry. Whatever the case may be, the scenario is the same: you have a pile [...]

The Friday Feedback Forum

February 13th, 2009 - posted under: Furthermore » Feedback

Oi there!  It’s Friday again, and time to get interactive!  Remember that this blog is about you, so here is your space for comments, critiques, thoughts, support, and suggestions.   It’s the end of week two. (!!!)  What did you like this week?  What were you missing?  Which section would you like to see expanded? [...]

Recipe: Winter Squash, 2 Ways

February 13th, 2009 - posted under: The Food » Recipes

In the Feedback Forum last Friday, a number of you requested recipes for easy to prepare, inexpensive, and quick vegan recipes. This dish is one of my absolute cold-weather favorites, and although it does not adhere to all three criteria, it is incredibly simple and incredibly cheap. As far as ‘quick’, much like No-Knead Bread [...]