Comments on: Handpicked Links May 2009

By: Monica Shaw

Monica Shaw — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:15:36 +0000

I loved that article on making your own cereal… I’ve been doing this for years. Now, when i do wander into the cereal aisle to restock my jumbo oats, I’m alarmed by how sugary cereals still continue to be.
Also, those walnut pecan balls look amaaazing. I love veggie “neatballs” and make tofu ones all the time. But I love the idea of nutty neatballs (does that sound obscene? I don’t care!). Thanks!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:09:41 +0000

They all sound great! Off to investigate now…

By: Hippolyra

Hippolyra — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:32:08 +0000

I too wonder what is left on the menu, I am largely vegan for environmental reasons, but then I start to think about food miles of the vegetable proteins that I eat (soy, gluten) and wonder if local meat and eggs would be better?
I did buy a pressure cooker to make cooking beans easier and to cut down on tin cans.
Everything is an ethical minefield, but by being informed and making the best choice for us and being open to new ideas and view points.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:28:30 +0000

Les Primeurs – what a perfect phrase. I agree, it is so-o-o hard to wait for those first crops but at least you will be ready to use them in the tastiest ways.
Yes, what is left on the table? I haven’t read this article yet but I’ll probably start with it — the “hardest” one. It’s so tempting to look for the pleasant read & quick, feel-good fix but I feel both personally and professionally motivated to examine these issues.
Arwen – I do believe every little bit counts. This keeps me honest, keeps my trying, keeps me hoping.
Thank you for this interesting bundle of hand-picked links. (And *blush* including me. But I couldn’t have written that post without _you_, an integral member of my food community.)
PS
I love the birds in flowers title design. Would make a lovely greeting card, business card…or seed package illustration :-)

By: Arwen from Hoglet K

Arwen from Hoglet K — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:28:35 +0000

I enjoyed the article about What’s Left on the Menu. It’s so true – it’s impossible not to be a hypocrite. I just hope that every little bit counts.