Author: Buzzard
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5 Food Myths to Stop Believing Right Now
Every so often, I see a photo or comment online that turns on a spotlight in my brain and boom! here comes a blog post. That’s what happened when I spied this photo. Health buzzwords were intended for marketing purposes to get people to buy certain diet aids, food products and draw attention to niche…
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4 Guaranteed Recipes to Get Rid of Pesky Zucchini
Zucchini plants are like barn cats. Just as barn cats multiply quickly and exponentially, zucchini plants tend to yield far more fruit as your frustration level increases. One zucchini plant is generally enough for several neighbors to collectively eat from – is there a cultivar that yields only one zucchini per week? I need that one,…
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Running the Headgate and a Household
Yesterday morning, I ran across what appeared to be a harmless list about the most favorable qualities in a farm wife from a popular agriculture newspaper. I was wrong – it wasn’t harmless. In fact, the article left me shocked and speechless. I can’t muster a sufficient description of how off-the-charts ticked off I was, so you’ll just have…
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First World Food Problems
I just read an article on NPR titled “Wal-Mart, America’s Largest Grocer, is Now Selling Ugly Fruit and Vegetables” and was immediately overcome with joy. Huzzah! Grocery stores, as well as consumers, are starting to understand the importance of food waste and sustainability. This is truly a step in the right direction. The gritty details…
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Summer Eats: Pico De Gallo
Pico de gallo – looks like salsa but isn’t. In my opinion, pico is easier to make, fresher and also doesn’t sit around in your fridge for as long as a jar of salsa does. The Ninja loves pico de gallo. He can easily eat a quart of it in one setting, which is why I put…