house frog

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Eazy does it beekeeping

Beekeeping with wild hives, no chemicals,no frames. no starter combs etc

http://www.beehuman.blogspot.com/

Also for supplies
http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm

mags

Link to 100 best magazine articles ever according to Kevin

http://longform.org/

Washer to Watering Can

A link for turning your washer into a graywater system

http://www.oasisdesign.net/greywater/laundry/index.php

6 parts liquid oil, 9 parts water, 3 parts solid oil, 1 part beeswax Melt oil and solids and cool to body temp Warm water Slowly pour oil into water until thick while puréeing

I am trying some posts via my phone--but the formatting is all wicky

Can you imagine this happening now?

6 parts liquid oil, 9 parts water, 3 parts solid oil, 1 part beeswax Melt oil and solids and cool to body temp Warm water Slowly pour oil into water until thick while puréeing

Friday, July 30, 2010

Went for a swim after my last day on the job

Groovy paint colors!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Essential oil and other butters source

http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/

A great seed source

http://www.fedcoseeds.com/

A watercress salad recipe

1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon grated sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla (use large holes of a box grater)
1/4 cup finely grated peeled Gala apple (use small holes of box grater)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups watercress (thin stems and leaves only; from 1 large bunch)
1 firm-ripe avocado

Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Avocado-and-Watercress-Salad-242342#ixzz0v7Ijv7Pk

superfoods!

Super Foods: A more visible description of the previous post
ANDI= Nutritional Density Score

Collard Greens,
Mustard Greens,
Turnip Greens
ANDI: 1000

Kale
ANDI: 1000

Watercress
ANDI: 1000

Bok Choy
ANDI: 824

Spinach
ANDI: 739

Broccoli Rabe
ANDI: 715

Chinese/Napa Cabbage
ANDI: 704

Brussels Sprouts
ANDI: 672

Swiss Chard
ANDI: 670

Arugula
ANDI: 559

Cabbage
ANDI: 481

Romaine Lettuce
ANDI: 389

Broccoli
ANDI: 376

Red Pepper
ANDI: 336

Carrot Juice
ANDI: 344

Tomato Products
ANDI: 190-300

Cauliflower
ANDI: 295

Strawberries
ANDI: 212

Pomegranate Juice
ANDI: 193

Blackberries
ANDI: 178

Plums
ANDI: 157

Raspberries
ANDI: 145

Blueberries
ANDI: 130

Oranges
ANDI: 109

Cantaloupe
ANDI: 100

Beans (all varieties)
ANDI: 57-100

Seeds: Flaxseed, Sunflower, Sesame
ANDI: 52-78

Pistachio Nuts
ANDI: 48

Tofu
ANDI: 37

Walnuts
ANDI: 34

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Chief plenty coups house

Monday, July 19, 2010

who put you there?

Sunday, July 18, 2010

chickpea snax

Via what Katie ate:
This is an item I make every now and again as it's very quick to prepare and uses little ingredients. My Spicy Roasted Chickpea recipe, is something I make to have as a snack here in the house for when I'm on the computer all day. I store them in jars once cooked (if they last that long) and as I'm a 'grazer' type of eater, I find they're a healthy, low-fat, low GI substitute to pick at throughout the day instead of succumbing to crisps and cookies and the like. I like their crunchy texture and they take literally seconds to prepare and just about 40 minutes to cook.

You'll need:

1 can chickpeas
1 x tsp cumin powder
1/2 x tsp cayenne powder (up or down this depending on your likeness for spicy foods)
1/4 ground ginger
Pinch black pepper
Toasted sesame seeds
1-2 tbsp olive oil

Simply drain the chickpeas, wash, pat dry in a clean teatowel and then place into a baking tray (I find a metal one works best. In a bowl combine all dry ingredients along with the olive oil and pour over the peas. Mix with a spoon and place in a hot oven 200˚C (390˚F) for about 40 mins. Keep an eye on them and every 15 mins give them a shake to ensure they're evenly cooked. When cooked, sprinkle with a handful of toasted sesame seeds.