I never thought I could be so excited about meat. Ever since the 100-mile diet and the discovery of grass-fed/pasture-raised meat, I have sworn myself to advocating for thoughtful carnivorous activity. As you may have read in previous posts: here, here and here, my knowledge and commitment to eating animals is thoughtful and compassionate (in my biased opinion.) To further my involvement in the local food movement and strengthen my knowledge of eating animals, I am excited to join the Portland Meat Collective!
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“The Portland Meat Collective” (or) The Grass-Fed Manifesto (part 4)
Freezer Madness and the Long Winter Ahead
Although not aesthetically pleasing, freezing is a simple process for the preserving novice.
If time is money, then we eat like king and queen
Braised lamb shanks with tomatoes and fresh herbs with sauteed kale and creamy polenta
Living off the grid
Nowadays when people say they want to “live off the grid,” I think it’s safe to say they are referring to the energy grid – i.e. fossil fuels, ”public” utilities, etc. As someone who does not own a home, I think the possibility of living off of the energy grid is slim. As a tenant, I have little control over where my water, electricity or gas comes from. I could attempt to persuade my landlord to pursue alternative energy sources, but realistically I cannot rely on the environmental consciousness of my landlord to live by these ideals. That said, I do think it’s possible to live off the “food grid.” This is one of my goals as a “food activist” (or wannabe activist) and this evening I found another means to this end.
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A Day in the Kitchen
10 lbs of red bell peppers now marinate in 6 pints of olive oil, garlic and lemon juice; and an enormous apple pie for my dear's 29th birthday.
