Category: Blog

As part of our first RV experience, in our rented Leisure Travel Van (Wonder FTB), we stayed and ate at a farm in Lake County, Northern California. Ripe Choice Farm… [Continue Reading]

This is a post that starts with a discussion of “falling in love” with an RV Vendor’s rig. But not sure if we would like it, we rented one for… [Continue Reading]

We have a system of incredible efficiency, [but now] the legendary bounty of the American supermarket is being challenged by two things,” Pollan says. “Initially, it was challenged by a… [Continue Reading]

Cooking for Flavor The craft of cooking is about techniques, storage + safety, cookware, and tools. Learning about them takes practice, mistakes, and is best if it is learned as… [Continue Reading]

This is a post on how to shop smartly. It all starts at home, then making and sticking to a list, and figuring out what to buy and what to… [Continue Reading]

“Our food system is broken, and the planet is ailing. We’re all part of the problem, and we must all try to be part of the solution. I wish to… [Continue Reading]

More on Plant Milks, this time looking at Soy milk. —**— A Readers Comment A PattyCooks reader, Kate, has been exploring a vegan diet and she writes: Review of Soy… [Continue Reading]

Hard Agricultural Truths Let me start, right away, by revealing the hard truths about big industrial agriculture, and the governments that subsidize and supports them. General Farming Pesticides + GMO… [Continue Reading]

Time to compare some more tree nut milks, this time Almonds and Hazelnuts. If you have tree nut allergies avoid these milks, and remember they are not intended for infants…. [Continue Reading]

Seasonings + Blends Cautions I recommend that we each make our own herb and spice blends. This Do It Yourself (DIY) attitude can save money, provide healthier spice and herb… [Continue Reading]

This is a review of macadamia milk, a plant-based alternative to consuming cow’s milk. —**— Macadamia Milk Nutrition My go to, HealthLine, writes that macadamia nuts are very rich in… [Continue Reading]

The politics at Farmers’ Markets have changed over the last number of years; essentially to reflect the politics of our times. Although started with the best of intentions, they cannot… [Continue Reading]

This is a review of cashew milk, a plant-based alternative to consuming cow’s milk. This milk has a horrendous problem with harvesting, which burns harvesters fingers and hands. You absolutely… [Continue Reading]