Monthly Archives: November 2012

Making Pumpkin Puree

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Christy

Did you know that most pumpkin puree sold in a can is not actually pumpkin? It’s some other kind of squash masquerading as pumpkin. There’s only one way to know for sure that you have the genuine article, and that’s … Continue reading →

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Bee Hive Rescue – Fascinating Stuff!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Christy

Every once in a while, bees find a home at Ocean View Farms organic community garden. Sadly, we can’t legally keep them there, but instead of calling the exterminators, a bee rescue team came to relocate them to a new … Continue reading →

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Fall Garden in Progress – Part 2

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Christy

Last week we shared what’s growin’ on in our Test Garden. Now let’s look at what the fall garden looks like over at our community garden plot. In just a few weeks it’s transformed from the dry, spent garden of … Continue reading →

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Watermelon in November

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Christy

Chalk it up to climate change, or just a fluke of nature, but we’re harvesting watermelon in November. Not just any watermelon, Golden Honey watermelon. Our other watermelons grew within the appropriate time frame expected from any hot weather crop, … Continue reading →

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Do The Math for Climate Change

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Christy

Earlier this week I attended Do The Math at UCLA with Bill McKibben and 350.org. For those who aren’t familiar with Bill McKibben, he is the author of 14 books including Eaarth and The End of Nature. He is an … Continue reading →

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Compostable Cutlery – Not!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Christy

I’ve been unknowingly conducting an experiment on compostable cutlery over the last three years. Today I report my findings to you, in hopes that it will dispel some of the myths about biodegradable products. I celebrated a landmark birthday in … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato & Kale Frittata with Goat Cheese

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Christy

As the weather cools down, the urge to turn on the oven increases. This new recipe from Selma Brown Morrow appeared in a recent issue of Vegetarian Times and captures the essence of cold-weather comfort food. It comes together in … Continue reading →

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Fall Garden In Progress

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Christy

Some gardens are shut down for the winter, while others are heading in that direction. In warm-winter climates, however, it’s just the beginning of another great growing season. Fall gardens or cool-weather crops are some of the most satisfying to … Continue reading →

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What to Do with All Those Chives?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Christy

I love chives, but let’s face it–a little bit goes a long way. If I use more than two or three stems (or scapes) at a time, it’s a rarity. So what do we do with this fragrant, romantic herb … Continue reading →

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Belgian Waffle Tradition Takes Mar Vista

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Christy

The latest article from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal. Find out more about the connection between Belgian waffles and fries, and where to find these tasty treats in L.A. A Little Bit of Belgium in L.A.

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