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Fire at the Finca
Posted by Michael Levin on November 3, 2018 at 6:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Oh no! Many of you know Mycol and have enjoyed visiting Finca Mycol. Well, there's been a fire there and so much has burned up. There's a fundraiser here and your support is…
Bike Touring and Bikepacking
Posted by Michael Levin on October 13, 2018 at 7:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Boy oh boy, I found the best online group about bike touring and bikepacking. It's on Facebook and it's called...you guessed it...…
The Montana Folk Festival
Posted by Michael Levin on July 11, 2018 at 9:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
You want to fall in love all over again? And again? And again? Head out to Montana! I went last week and I am still reeling from it!
Let's begin with an annual event I bet will be a fantastic time. It's The Montana Folk Festival . There's a preview on Montana Public Radio right about…
Continue A Slow Walk in the Forest
Posted by Michael Levin on June 16, 2018 at 4:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
It's been rainy lately and if you take your time and walk through the forest, you'll see lots of growth. This mushroom was so blue it popped out! It's not soft at all.
You have to wonder how people stayed comfortable back in the old days here in Florida. Well, here's the…
Continue Yes, We Have Some Spicy Banana Curry!
Posted by Michael Levin on June 9, 2018 at 10:04am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Gainesville has a thriving bicycle culture. A while back, we had a get together called Dinner and Bikes. One dish that stood out as both delicious and creative was curried bananas and kale pasta.
Wow, amazing flavor that popped out at you! I went home and made some right…
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Zoobird is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of it as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Zoobird has room for all of your friends.
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The organic farming revolution...
"People will tell you the organic farming revolution that's taking place is about food safety or ecolgical concerns, but I think if you dig down deep, you'll find that the revolution is really about what people are missing in their lives: good food and a connection to the land, both of which puts us in touch with basic spiritual values."
from The Sun Magazine: "Earthly Delights, Cultivating a new Agricultural Revolution: An Interview with Michael Abelman", by Arnie Cooper, June 2003
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Michael has an affinity for lambsquarters. He agreed that lambsquarters and dahl may be a solution to world hunger. Plus, they taste good.Frank and Irena
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Soap Making
Started by Michael Levin in Organic Soap. Last reply by Michael Levin May 27, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've been reading about soap making, but the lye used in many recipes looks like it's not to be trifled with. Is it necessary to use lye? What are some successful recipes? I dropped by Wayward Council in Gainesville and found some hand made soap…Continue
Juicing
Started by Michael Levin in Juice. Last reply by Michael Levin Oct 3, 2017. 10 Replies 0 Likes
My juicer creates more pulp than I think it should. Champion makes a juicer that is much more efficient. Combine it with something that looks like a hydraulic auto transmission lift and some cheesecloth and you have a very efficient, if time…Continue
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FriedFoods - Good, and Good for You
Started by Michael Levin in Health Oct 23, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Mark Bittman wrote this article about fried foods: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/23/dining/deep-fried-and-good-for-you.html?smid=pl-shareHe sheds…Continue
URGENT message to save whales and dolphis
Started by Ina Calvano in Environmental. Last reply by Michael Levin Jul 9, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
I hope all of you will consider doing this....it’s quick and easy, just click on the site below. Sherry…Continue
A Cardinal Singing His Morning Song
Started by Michael Levin in Life Mar 25, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
It's Springtime here in Florida. The birds let you know every day. It's a paradise for a birdwatcher. The mornings are especially beautiful…Continue
Tags: birdsong, florida, ornithology, cardinals, birds
Kefir
Started by Saroj Earl in Health. Last reply by Saroj Earl Mar 15, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
The last time I used kefir grains was a few years ago when I knew someone who had a cow who I was getting raw milk from but the cow passed away and now I also find the grains in the back of my refrigerator with no life left. I would love to start…Continue
Moringa
Started by Michael Levin in Gardening - Seasons Mar 2, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Moringa: it's like growing vitamins at your doorstep! Worth investigating...What's your experience with moringa?www.treesforlife.org/moringa/namesContinue
Government Agency to Kill 80,000 Animals
Started by Ina Calvano in Environmental Oct 10, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released a list of 134 chemicals that will be tested for their potential to interact with hormone systems and possibly affect the growth or reproduction of animals. The program for screening…Continue
Irish bail-out for greyhound racing? E-mails needed
Started by Ina Calvano in Life. Last reply by Michael Levin Oct 2, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings Everyone,If you are not already aware of this action, please do take action and send emails to the Irish Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. You will have to cut and paste the addresses. Thank you all for helping to put a stop to this…Continue
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