Summer camp for Kids

Summer camp for Kids

DirectionFive Health is a culinary and nutrition program for kids and we just completed Summer Camp for Kids. We welcome new students and were very happy to see familiar kids and their parents. D5’s mission is to improve the health of kids so they can lead...
Saving Water

Saving Water

I don’t have a dishwasher at home and one day I tested to see how much water went down the sink before it was hot enough to wash the dishes. It was one gallon! As it turns out I have a lovely one gallon pitcher than now lives right next to my sink. I fill the...
Blueberry, Ginger and Lavender Jam

Blueberry, Ginger and Lavender Jam

Isn’t this beautiful? Perfect for a warm-weather light supper with a butter lettuce salad. The jam is not-too-sweet, and went placed on crostini spread with a little goat cheese, it’s perfect with a salad for a light supper. Enjoy! Lavender and Ginger...
Food Coloring

Food Coloring

You could see these mixes as soon as you walked down the aisle. I just had to take a photo. I’ve been using natural dyes for many years; sometimes purchasing them and sometimes making my own, so the thought of buying anything that practically glows in the dark...
GM Apples

GM Apples

The genetically modified apple known as the Arctic Apple has been approved. The below is the best summary, written by C. J. Walke of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardener Association. This is not the complete article, but the main points....
Day 7 Buddha Bowl

Day 7 Buddha Bowl

O.K., this Buddha Bowl might be a stretch as it contains fish and miso soup, but I’ve taken liberties with all the other Buddha Bowls, so what’s one more? First I steamed some collard greens. Collard greens are so good for you and are very versatile. I...