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On Sunday I planted carrots. First I divided the bed in two with a small fence, as the other half will eventually be planted in melons. I had left my measuring tape in another coat, but luckily I had two 4 foot poles in the car and was able to estimate the row spacing fairly […]
July 30, 2011
Ok I don’t normally post things like this, but c’mon. I just had to! The Hippie Quiz You are 58% hippie. You’re near the middle of the spectrum, but you’ve got an open mind. Society needs more people like you. Are you a hippie?Take More Quizzes Honestly, I came out lower than I […]
June 15, 2011
Earlier today I was having a discussion with a friend of mine about ice cream. He asked if I had ever tried the ice cream from Thomas Organic Creamery. I said yes, and told him about my Peaches and Ice Cream post. I did a quick google for “The Ethitarian” so I could show him […]
March 12, 2011
In early February the USDA approved the planting and production of genetically engineered sugar beets. The first crop will be planted this spring. Unlike previous GMO approvals there was no Environmental Impact Study (EIS) done in this case. Or rather, there is one, but it hasn’t been completed yet and the approval was granted anyway. […]
March 5, 2011
Welcome to part two in my series on Genetically Modified Organisms. In the last article I discussed how transgenic GMO plants and seeds are created by combining DNA from different species to create a new organism. Now I would like to cover some of the concerns that have been raised about widespread use of this […]
February 22, 2011
Every year I grow the same things: Tomatoes, peas and/or beans, chives, basil, salad greens and sunflowers. But I also like to experiment with new varieties and plants when I have the space. (My garden lives in buckets on a pretty small balcony.) Last year I tried cantaloupes and purple green beans. The cantaloupes […]
February 13, 2011
I first came up with this recipe two summers ago, when lettuce was plentiful and salads were getting boring. And lettuce doesn’t take well to cooking, so what else can you do? It might be a little harder to track down the fresh mint this time of year, but today I’m in the mood […]
February 12, 2011
Where to begin? I suppose I’ll start with the name. I’ve been using the term to describe myself for awhile now. None of the traditional labels- omnivorous, vegetarian, pescetarian, vegan, etc.- really seemed to describe my approach to food and eating. I googled the term last night before creating this blog and it turns out […]
February 11, 2011
Hello there, and welcome to my blog. It’s all about food. What it tastes like, where it comes from, how it’s grown, how to cook it, how to grow it yourself, and pretty much anything else you can do with it. Plus a handful of related topics like natural body care and simple do-it-yourself projects. […]
The Ethitarian 
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