Green on a Shoestring

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-B-: Bulk Bins Bulk bins are the most inexpensive, eco-friendly place to find grains, beans, nuts, and a variety of other baking supplies and snacks.; Buying Clubs Food buying clubs are a way for people in underserved communities to buy organic food at wholesale prices.
-C-: Cast Iron Cast iron is a natural, safe and affordable cookware choice. It may seem difficult to clean or maintain, but there are only a few simple rules to follow.; Cheese Making; Chickens Raising your own chickens is fun and easy, even is suburban and urban areas! Check the laws in your area, read up a little, the get started!; Childhood Food; Co-ops What is the best place to find fresh, local food at reasonable prices? Your local co-op, of course! Community owned and operated, co-ops truly care about the communities they operate in.; Contact me; Cooking Lessons; CSA's CSA's are one of the best ways to connect with and support local farmers, while enjoying a variety of produce throughout your local growing season.
-D-: Dairy What do all the labels on milk cartons mean, and which is the right milk to choose? How do I know if the cows were treated properly, and if the milk is safe?; Dried Fruit Why should we eat only organic dried fruit? How can I make my own dehydrator using recycled materials?
-E-: Eggs How can we find eggs that are safe, humane, and nutritious? What do all the labels and claims on egg cartons mean, anyway?; Essentials There are so many kitchem implements and gadgets out there it's hard to know which ones to buy, here's a comprehensive list of the basics you'll need to get started.; Extras Here are some kitchen tools that, while not essential, are useful and fun to have around.
-F-: Farm Stand Farm stands are great places to pick up fresh, local, organic produce, all while supporting the local economy. Here are some things to look for and ask about at your local farm stand.; Farmers Markets Farmer's markets are popping up all over the country and are a great place to re-connect with your area's food culture, meet local farmers, and enjoy shopping for fresh, delicious food.; Fish What kinds of fish are safe and environmentally friendly to eat, and which aren't?; Food How can we change our diets to improve our health, our local economies, and the planet? Lots of ideas, tips, and recipes to save you money and make the world a better place.; Fruit Fresh, local fruit is the best choice for a variety of reasons including nutritional, economic, and environmental.
-G-: Goats and cows, milk and cheese; Grass Fed What does the grass fed label on the milk carton really mean? What are the benefits for cows, humans, and the planet?; Grass Fed What does the "grass fed" label on that package of meat mean, anyway? What kind of assurances come with this claim?
-H-: Health Food Stores Search out your local health food store and skip the packaged goods. You'll be surprised to find how much you can afford on a low budget!; Home
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-J-: Journal My blog, about life as a single mom, college student, and proponent of local organic food. My efforts to provide healthful, tasty meals to my daughter on a budget.; Juices Is juice, even organic juice, healthful for kids? What should you look for on the label, should it be diluted?

-K-: Kitchen Tools How to choose pots, pans, knives, and other kitchen implements that are safe, affordable, and durable.; Knives Having a good quality knife can make the difference between a happy, productive prep time, and a slow, unsafe one.
-L-: Local Why is local, organic milk better than plain organic milk? What benefits does it bring to our health, the environment, and our communities?
-M-: making raw goat cheese; Meal Planning Planning meals may seem like a daunting task, but all you need is a place to start! Planning meals around local produce is a great way to create fresh, healthful, and affordable meals.; Meat Which meat is the best for my family, my community, and the environment. What about the animals themselves; how can I tell if my meat came from a well treated animal?; Menus and meal planning; Milking
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-O-: Organic Is organic milk better for you than conventional milk? What does the organic label on milk cartons really mean?; Organic What does the USDA certified organic seal mean on a meat package? In what ways is this meat superior to conventionally raised meat? In what ways can it be improved further?
-P-: Pots Buy quality cookware; it will save you money in the long run, and keep you healthier too!; Projects
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-R-: rBGH What is rBGH and why should it be banned? How can I avoid milk from cows injected wtih rGBH?; Recipes
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-U-: Unpasteurized What is pasteurization and why is it harmful to drink pasteurized milk? What benefits are to be found in raw milk, and where can we find a source for it?
-V-: Vegetables Why it is important to buy local, organic vegetables. How will this improve food safety, local economies, and food security?
-W-: Web Store; What to buy How and where to find the most cost effective, nutritious food and avoid the marketing traps that squander your money and your health.; Where to Shop Shopping for food can be confusing, time consuming, and expensive. What and where are the best places to go food shopping without breaking the bank? Which markets offer the best, most healthful food at affordable prices?; Whole Grains What are whole grains, why are they beneficial to our health, what kinds are there, how can we cook them, what is celiac?
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