Posts Tagged ‘Thanksgiving’
Potato, potahto, vegetable or grain? Episode 141
Coming from a family that has farmed America’s favorite vegetable for more than 100 years, Mitchell Searle offers a unique perspective on the cultivation, harvesting, and sustainability of this crop.
Read MoreTalking turkey – hormones, breasts, nutrition: Episode 117
The bird’s the word, but when we’re talking turkey, what do all those labels REALLY mean? Farmer Peter Klaphake answers animal care, sustainability, antibiotic, hormone, and more questions about turkeys.
Read MoreThe great pumpkin! Episode 116
Pick a pumpkin – but what kind? A self-proclaimed Professor of Pumpkinology, John Ackerman is the owner and operator of the farm bearing the same name that has been in his family for over a century. And while you may hear “pumpkin” and think of the jack-o-lantern variety, he and his wife grow 100+ pumpkin breeds!
Read MoreThe human factor of the food plate
Food is important, as is where it comes from, but neither is as important as the people around the table. Michele’s #foodthanks in 2013 goes to the humans who make this discussion matter, with ideas on how to make that personal connection.
Read MoreThe Grace of Gratitude
What would happen if we spent time thanks – giving year round? Michele’s 48-Hour Challenge to overcome how much we take for granted. Day 1: Take inventory of what you have to give thanks for. Day 2: Show your gratitude for each inventory item.
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