The Hand that Milks the Cow

The Hand that Milks the Cow

by | | Farms, Food, Stop Trafficking

I continue to think of how results of Fairtrade practices filter down to farm laborers. Fairtrade considers fairness to farm owners but often leaves out fairness to laborers. This is often reflective of the need for awareness, education and a change in cultural...
Hunger Prevents Hope

Hunger Prevents Hope

by | | Food

Continuing my thoughts on October as Fairtrade month, I have been considering the human rights side of food access. On October 24th, I’ll be attending the Greater Franklin Food Council Meeting at the University of Maine Extension Franklin County Office. Lisa Laflin,...
Culinary Terms to Help You Talk Cookery

Culinary Terms to Help You Talk Cookery

by | | Food

In spite of the incredibly high heat and humidity which has been September, I have been thinking about the holidays ahead that will, much to my pleasure, require copious amounts of baking. As I age, I seem to become more like my mother in that she started early with...
Delightfully Light 1926 Chiffon Pie

Delightfully Light 1926 Chiffon Pie

by | | Food, Recipes

Summer has settled in nicely. I know this well by taking inventory of dust accumulating on the furniture; mail that has not been shredded or filed; and on the upside, outdoor planters filling out with emerging blossoms. I have all winter to fuss with things inside,...
Autumn Customs Make Right with Relationships

Autumn Customs Make Right with Relationships

by | | Food, Spiritual

This is the time of year when there is no shortage of things to write about in regard to anything that has to do with food. This week particularly has interesting cultural events. Mabon is officially on September 22, which also marks the Autumnal Equinox. This timing...