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I haven’t published any of my rants on Highly Uncivilized up until now. Unfortunately, the following story...

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Tapped (2009)

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posted on: Jan 2, 2013 | author: Brad

Kombucha Recipe

I finally added my kumbucha video to Youtube, and a short follow up video of what the new culture looked like about a...

Kombucha Recipe
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I wanted to wait to discuss this until after I went to a talk by Michael Pollan about the aftermath of Prop. 37. While...

The GMO Challenge
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Awesome Vegan Kale Soup!

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Greenwashing Light Bulbs

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posted on: Jul 8, 2012 | author: Brad

NOTE:  this is a reprint by permission of a blog from Paul Wheaton (jedi knight of permaculture), as per the note in his email here.  ”For...

The Great Divide: Local vs. Organic

The Great Divide: Local vs. Organic

posted on: Jun 23, 2012 | author: John Goforth

As the son of an extension agent, I have access to some figures that just can’t be found anywhere else except the mind of my father. For instance:...

Stephanie’s Strawberry Wine

Stephanie’s Strawberry Wine

posted on: Jun 10, 2012 | author: Brad

So you’ve planted your organic strawberries, tended them with care, looking forward to harvest.  Wait!  How many quarts did that patch...

Stop and Eat the Roses

Stop and Eat the Roses

posted on: Jun 10, 2012 | author: John Goforth

I like beautiful plants as much as the next person. Walking past my rose garden always brings me joy on a daily basis. However, it’s easy to forget...

Slug Conqueror

Slug Conqueror

posted on: May 28, 2012 | author: Brad

This is an update to my slug-killing post from last year.  During that time I’ve tried copper tape, garlic spray, attracting more birds,...

Buy Local – 5 easy tips

Buy Local – 5 easy tips

posted on: Apr 28, 2012 | author: John Goforth

It’s that time again: the asparagus spears are poking up from the earth, the early squash is almost ready, and soon I’ll be ready to take produce...

Rebekah’s Hummus

Rebekah’s Hummus

posted on: Mar 12, 2012 | author: Brad

Good, organic hummus is going for between 3 and 6 bucks at the store for an 8 oz container, high time to start making it myself.  My friend Rebekah...

Fermented Ketchup

Fermented Ketchup

posted on: Mar 10, 2012 | author: Brad

When you look back on traditional recipes you’ll find an incredible amount of fermented food.  Every culture seems to have a version of...

Homemade Gourmet Mustard

Homemade Gourmet Mustard

posted on: Mar 5, 2012 | author: Brad

We make a new batch of mustard every other month or so because it’s just a really, absolutely fantastic addition to food.  Mustard seeds come...

Preserving Lemons with Salt

Preserving Lemons with Salt

posted on: Feb 20, 2012 | author: Brad

Lemons can be preserved in salt, and provide that extra special something that goes well with Moroccan food, roasts and fish.  Frankly I don’t...

Planting Garlic

Planting Garlic

posted on: Feb 5, 2012 | author: Brad

Adding garlic to your garden has got to be one of the easiest projects possible.  For almost a year I put off planting because I read so many...

Easy Leek Soup

Easy Leek Soup

posted on: Jan 29, 2012 | author: Brad

  Yesterday I cleaned up some of the remaining gluck from one of the raised beds and netted several nice bunches of leeks and some really woody...

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