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Stories about real people and their passionate connections to food and sustainable living. No on-air talent, no scripted programming, just authentic stories filmed in native surroundings.
2019-12-08 00:13
Some of the world's most controversial foods to how did plants conquer land? Is light partly responsible for the mass die off of insects? Is this a new tool in fighting obesity? Links to som… Read More
2019-12-08 00:13
Some of the world's most controversial foods to how did plants conquer land?
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2019-10-20 19:05
The post Heritage Apples, beneficial soil organisms, limits on wealth, and More…Curated Content from around the Web was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2019-09-30 20:18
● How Long Before These Salmon Are Gone? ‘Maybe 20 Years’ – The New York Times ● Prehistoric Parents Used Baby Bottles Made of Pottery —The New York Times… Read More
2019-09-06 13:00
The long lingering tragedy of America's original sin. The EPA says no to cancer warning on RoundUp, a gazpacho soup recipe and more.
The post Hot Food Topics: Curated Content from around the… Read More
2019-08-13 17:25
● Seeds, kale and red meat once a month – how to eat the diet that will save the world – The Guardian ● Earth’s Food Supply Is Under Threat. These Fixes Would G… Read More
2019-07-30 17:26
● Micro-naps for plants: Flicking the lights on and off can save energy without hurting indoor agriculture harvest – The Conversation ● Why is Arkansas waging war on veggie… Read More
2019-07-14 18:25
● US agriculture needs a 21st-century New Deal – The Conversation ● The Role of Trees in Climate Change – Crowther Lab ● So far cultured meat has been burgers … Read More
2019-06-26 15:18
Currently in the news.
The post Hot Food Topics: Curated Content from around the Web was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2019-06-25 17:49
Recently curated content from around the web.
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2019-05-06 13:00
This is a sweet video of Alan (Mushroom) Kapuler, his daughter Dylana and her partner, Mario DiBenedetto, showing us portions of their diverse organic farm, Peace Seedlings
The post Peace S… Read More
2019-02-19 13:00
From time to time, I plan to share some of my photos of favorite things in life that are food and agriculture related.
The post A Few Photos of Artisan-Made Beers was originally published on… Read More
2019-02-16 01:48
About Cooking Up a Story SARE Project Local Oregon Wine Series Sustainability Playlist Sampler Food Farmer Earth – YouTube Channel
The post TEST For Footer was originally published on… Read More
2019-02-12 13:00
In Utqiaġvik (formerly known as Barrow), Alaska, the farthest northern town in the U.S., the sun will not rise above the horizon for 65 days.
The post On the Most Northern U.S. Town &n&hell…Read More
2019-02-06 13:00
An 85 year-old Nebraskan and his wife use geothermal energy entirely to grow citrus trees in their greenhouse year-round.
The post Using Geothermal Energy to Grow Greenhouse Citrus Year-Roun… Read More
2019-01-28 13:05
Bees are exquisitely sensitive to exposure from herbicide and pesticide chemicals. Dicamba poses special problems for bees because of drift.
The post Dicamba Herbicide Drift, the Bees and Us… Read More
2019-01-26 16:41
Sometimes, a great notion— if it's real! If not, it's still a good idea but how does the fish get emptied?
The post Using Art To Clean Up Plastic and Other Recyclable Trash on a Beac… Read More
2019-01-25 18:04
Speaking in Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum, famed naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough spoke in stark terms about the state of the environment and the impacts al… Read More
2019-01-24 18:31
For many Americans, eating bugs is out of the question even though in other countries they are considered nutritious food and a sought after as delicacies.
The post Eating Bugs For Food was… Read More
2019-01-22 14:00
From the documentary/how-to “BBQ Secrets: The Master Guide to Extraordinary Barbecue Cookin'”, Champion cook Mike Sarge Davis demonstrates how to prepare and barbecue a whole hog… Read More
2019-01-19 18:21
The post U.S. Food Assistance Program Hero Finally Gets a NYT Obit was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2019-01-18 23:00
Of the over 100 different species of coffee plants, only two— Coffea Arabica and Coffea robusta produce the beans used in the thousands of coffee blends sold. Wild relative species (th… Read More
2017-04-07 16:58
April 7, 2017 Where are the best places to locate a beehive in your backyard? Veteran beekeeper, Glen Andresen, shares practical advice about the art of taking care of honeybees. This is an… Read More
2017-03-07 13:00
In a recent Guardian post, there's an effort underway in the state of Nebraska to enable farmers the right to repair electronic products that requires access to proprietary software.
The pos… Read More
2017-03-02 13:00
Today's article in the NYT is written by a british sheep farmer in the north of England whose livelihood is as old as the hills. 4500 years old to be more exact.
The post An English Sheep Fa… Read More
2017-02-28 16:51
It's a remarkable personal story of triumph and perseverance in the face of dire circumstances.
The post How the Cows Led the Way and Saved the Farm was originally published on Cooking Up a… Read More
2017-02-28 16:51
How the Cows Led the Way and Saved the Farm – Mobile MinuteCooking Up a Story
It's a remarkable personal story of triumph and perseverance in the face of dire circumstances.
The post H… Read More
2017-02-21 18:10
Hash and its gregarious companion— hashcapades— are a joyous romp and a satisfying culinary adventure.
The post Hash + Escape = Hashcapades – Mobile Minute was originally… Read More
2017-02-15 22:33
February 15, 2017 It’s an unusual story. A chocolatier who makes religious icons out of rich, dense chocolate. And the result, Sarah Hart adds a little more joy to the world. What&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-02-07 13:00
Kate McMillen of Lauretta Jean’s demonstrates how to make chocolate cream pie using fresh made dough and a filling made from scratch.
The post How to Make Fresh Chocolate Cream Pie &n&hell…Read More
2017-02-03 12:00
little t american bakerCooking Up a Story
Tim Healea, renowned for the quality of the breads that he makes at his Little t American Baker shop in Portland, Oregon, said he never dreamed he&r&hell…Read More
2017-02-02 18:22
Some universities are offering online courses to help make it easier for new farmers to ramp up quickly. “The Cornell Small Farms Program offers over twenty courses each year to help f… Read More
2017-01-31 13:00
There’s another side to Alan Mushroom Kapuler that may surprise you. He’s also a modern artist who has been diligently painting for almost 50 years.
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2017-01-27 03:54
Just in time for the upcoming occasion, check out these custom-made illustrated Valentine cards.
The post 2017 Valentine’s Day Cards – Now In was originally published on Cooking… Read More
2017-01-25 17:10
January 25, 2017 Winter is a challenge for farmers who grow during this season. It also can have it’s rewards in the form of extra sweetness. See related video: Winter Farming: A Tale… Read More
2017-01-17 13:00
This video of a 2-hour beef butchery workshop is intended for those interested in learning how to butcher a cow.
The post Expert Beef Breakdown Workshop- Butchering a Forequarter Cow was or… Read More
2017-01-13 13:00
In this mobile minute, bartender David Shenaut, from Raven and Rose, demonstrates how to make his version of an Irish Coffee drink. Note the frothy whipped cream top.
The post How to Make I… Read More
2017-01-12 13:00
The genetically modified grass was called Creeping Bentgrass, ideally suited for golf course greens, smooth, tough and easily cut to a short surface. And, it has escaped into the wild.
The p… Read More
2017-01-09 13:00
Often it is stated that no-till practices which don't disturb the soil require greater use of herbicides to control the weeds. No necessarily, as this South Dakota rancher shows.
The post So… Read More
2016-12-30 13:00
In this John Hopkins Center For a Livable Future talk, Wendell Berry speaks of natural human limits and the need to respect them.
The post Wendell Berry Speaks on Human Limits and Protecting… Read More
2016-12-30 13:00
Wendell Berry SpeaksCooking Up a Story
In this John Hopkins Center For a Livable Future talk, Wendell Berry speaks of natural human limits and the need to respect them.
The post Wendell Berr… Read More
2016-12-23 18:51
Billionaires and powerful vested interests largely call the shots and are able to stack the economic deck in their favor.
The post Scientists Who Know Climate Change and those Who Defy Them… Read More
2016-12-20 13:00
The idea for the documentary began with this letter that Scott Jones reads in this video.
The post The BBQ Jones Letter was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2016-12-17 13:00
According to a recent Kellogg School of Management report, based on research conducted by Lorenz Kueng and Evgeny Yakovlev, the Russian male mortality rate have improved dramatically.
The po… Read More
2016-12-14 13:00
Holiday Snowball Cookies – Illustration and Recipe – UpdatedCooking Up a Story
As November begins to wind down, I find myself grabbing the mixer, big bowls, cookie trays, and get… Read More
2016-12-13 12:00
What Motivates BBQers to Compete In Competition?Part of a 4-clip series, this video offers a glimpse into the mysterious world of barbecue competition and what some competitors say about the… Read More
2016-12-13 12:00
What Motivates BBQers to Compete In Competition?Part of a 4-clip series, this video offers a glimpse into the mysterious world of barbecue competition and what some competitors say about the… Read More
2016-12-13 12:00
The BBQ Jones Motivation – Why?Cooking Up a Story
The BBQc Jones "Why" clip above offers a tiny window into this mysterious world and what some competitors say about what motivates the… Read More
2016-12-09 12:00
This illustration design for a winter holiday card seems like a perfect fit and eventually I'll add it to other products, as well.
The post New Winter Holiday Card: Bringing Joy to the World… Read More
2016-12-08 12:00
“I’d be very happy with being in the top 10, but obviously we came here to win” -Joy Stehney, Slaughterhouse Five.“I think if people saw the receipts, they would thin… Read More
2016-11-29 12:00
They are a remarkable plant, difficult to grow, flavorful and spicy hot. In this video, we visit Frog Eyes Wasabi and get a glimpse of their operation.
The post Visit to a Rare Wasabi Farm… Read More
2016-11-28 12:00
How to lessen the amount of food waste estimated at about 1/3 of all food produced is wasted on a global level? A charity in Denmark has their own answer.
The post WeFood Retail Grocery Sel… Read More
2016-11-24 20:17
A collection of holiday related videos, recipes and written posts geared the upcoming holiday celebration.
The post Holiday Food Fare – Gallery was originally published on Cooking Up a… Read More
2016-11-24 13:19
A collection of video and written posts that include stories and how-to information around the broad subject of goats, cows milk and cheese.
The post Goats, Cows, Milk and Cheese – Gal… Read More
2016-11-24 12:30
These posts are for when Spring is in the air or just around the corner.
The post Spring Garden Gallery was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2016-11-23 22:14
A food preservation gallery of posts. Click on any of the images on this page and see the complete video and written post. These contain a variety of food experts who share their tips and ad… Read More
2016-11-22 12:00
Inspired by the #artistsforlove movement on Instagram, I created this pattern full of heart, called You Are Not Alone.
The post #ArtistsForLove – Creating Art For Heart and Hope was or… Read More
2016-11-17 12:00
As November begins to wind down, I find myself grabbing the mixer, big bowls, cookie trays, and getting to work. It’s time to start baking holiday snowball cookies!
The post Holiday Sn… Read More
2016-11-15 03:38
A quick drawing challenge soon became a circle design pattern for a new product line!
The post Circle Design Into Fabric: An Evolution was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2016-11-10 20:03
Food Camp for YouthCooking Up a Story
There is a food camp for youth ages 9-14 that’s hosted by two university county cooperative extension agents in New Mexico.
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2016-11-02 23:50
As active members of their latino farmworker community, Martha Sonato and Inez Pena share the importance of voting and discuss some of the special motivations that are driving unprecedented… Read More
2016-10-28 12:00
Fall Acorns PatternCooking Up a Story
Inspired by the turning of the seasons, I created this pattern full of fall acorns and oak leaves! See the entire acorn collection: https://store.cookin… Read More
2016-10-26 12:00
October 26, 2016 Buckle your seat belt, the future has arrived. The first commercial self-driving truck shipment was successfully completed on October 20, 2016. 2000 cases of Budweiser beer… Read More
2016-10-20 12:00
Time-tested and a family favorite: Mom's Zucchini Bread - Illustration and Recipe
The post Mom’s Zucchini Bread – Illustration and Recipe was originally published on Cooking Up a… Read More
2016-10-19 12:00
Up until recently, scientists have assumed that the dawn of agriculture began in more specific areas of the Fertile Crescent known as the Southern Levant, an area that occupies portions of I… Read More
2016-10-18 12:00
For The Aquaponics Project, University of Pittsburg students are involved in a food demonstration project that may have wider implications across the country.
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2016-09-25 12:00
Homemade grape juice is one of the easiest fruits to can. All it takes is 3 ingredients, a little time, and you can enjoy it in the months ahead!
The post Homemade Grape Juice Recipe and Ill… Read More
2016-09-23 18:39
I think most folks who intend to vote understand this may be the most important election in our lifetimes.
The post Global Warming and the White House Race was originally published on Cookin… Read More
2016-09-16 12:00
This food preservation catalog page contains links to related how-to videos, short documentaries and written posts for a variety of foods.
The post Food Preservation Catalog was originally… Read More
2016-09-07 19:03
September 7, 2016 June 2015 Report warns: there are major potential global health implications from climate change I know. Isn’t this merely old news? Unfortunately, it’s still h… Read More
2016-08-31 19:05
As this article in the Christian Science Monitor explains, commercial drones can be used by mid-sized farmers to track water seepage from their irrigation lines and other uses including moni… Read More
2016-08-29 19:01
Living Off the Electrical Grid in America's Capital is part of the Atlantic Monthly's 'To Live Deliberately' video series that explores what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose.
T… Read More
2016-08-24 17:30
There may be advantages for efficiently producing high protein foods like meats, eggs and milk through cellular development in a lab, but is this really the answer?
The post Lab-grown Meat a… Read More
2016-08-22 11:00
Despite all the gains of the food movement over the past 10 years, how much has really changed in regards to our food system.
The post The Food Movement — Gains & Limitations was… Read More
2016-08-17 17:43
I don't want to and I'm not going to, be in a convalescent home or a rest home if I can help it", says 93 year-old Jack English.
The post Jack English Living Off The Land was originally publ… Read More
2016-08-09 12:00
This article highlights the many organizations that are tirelessly trying to preserve the remaining plant diversity that can still be saved. It's includes a sample list of Native American cr… Read More
2016-08-05 15:10
The Myth of the Self Made ManCooking Up a Story
The Republican National Convention theme "We Built It" is a beautifully crafted slogan; if it only provided the full story. Joel Berg discusse… Read More
2016-08-03 19:11
This traditional Japanese fermented food contains a rich diversity of live bacteria which may be beneficial for himan health.
The post Natto – Fermented Soybean Condiment was originall… Read More
2016-08-02 17:00
This half hour film is a story about finding alternative ways to produce our food that's environmentally sound, produces nutritious food and helps to regenerate the land and sea from past de… Read More
2016-07-29 17:57
The conventional medical wisdom treats obesity as a factor for increased risk of heat disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer and other chronic conditions. It's not true.
The post The Bigge… Read More
2016-07-26 15:32
The Smithsonian Food History project at the National Museum of American History is looking for a beer historian. The pay, $64,650 plus benefits.
The post Wanted: A Scholarly Beer Historian w… Read More
2016-07-20 18:58
A CSA is a direct relationship between the farmer and the eater. No intermediaries. It's a novel way for the eater to help the farmer and vice-versa the eater gaining access to fresh, seaso… Read More
2016-07-19 13:00
What happens when the largest single employer in town is discovered to have killed 11,000 local residents and heavily contaminated a 12-mile radius of surrounding farmland?
The post Poisoned… Read More
2016-07-14 14:53
Today’s Guardian post highlights the enormous amount of food waste in this country, 70 million tons of food are wasted each year.
The post From Farm to Table – The Food Waste Pro… Read More
2016-07-12 18:57
Check out this great plant pollinator resource to help pinpoint what to grow in your particular region in the U.S.: Eco-regional Planting Guides.
The post Find Out Which Plant Pollinators To… Read More
2016-07-11 18:51
Imagine if in combination with the bacteria in your gut, you could ingest a parasitic worm that would relieve your chronic disease. That's what these underground patients have been doing and… Read More
2016-07-08 18:23
One of the exciting areas of agricultural research involves the collaboration between plant breeders, farmers, chefs and the general public.
The post Seed to Kitchen Collaborative was origin… Read More
2016-07-07 18:50
In the spirit of summer fun, we decided to republish one of our short videos about a soccer team whose young members celebrated their end of season party with a backyard cook-out.
The post S… Read More
2016-07-05 16:34
There's a raging debate over what are healthy foods to eat and why. But has science contributed more harm than good to promoting healthy eating?
The post The Science of Nutrition – Be… Read More
2016-07-04 11:00
How long do you have to work for a company to earn their loyalty? Apparently, when you work for Farm News, a small Iowan publication, 21-years ain't squat.
The post Farmer Cartoonist Loses J… Read More
2016-07-01 15:43
This video explains how the body coverts the sunlight we receive into vitamin D that our bodies need.
The post How Does Our Skin Turn Sunlight Into Vitamin D? was originally published on Coo… Read More
2016-06-30 17:33
Thanks to the work of Upton Sinclair, and in particular, his 1906 book "The Jungle" , he's credited with spurring President Roosevelt to enact the first food safety legislation in the countr… Read More
2016-06-29 17:33
Directed, shot and edited by Ignacio Lantero, we travel to the Ocean shore to see fresh seaweed being harvested.
The post Harvesting Seaweed was originally published on Cooking Up a Story Read More
2016-06-28 15:28
Scientists at Wageningen University & Research have just brought life on Mars one step closer. They have grown vegetables in martian-like soil, some of which have been determined to be s… Read More
2016-06-27 18:14
Maybe it's not technically a leather but Muskin, made from mushroom caps and treated in a nontoxic process is leather-like.
The post Vegan Leather – Muskin was originally published on… Read More
2016-06-26 17:20
Food insecurity, the ability of a person (or family) to access the requisite amount of food (not junk food) on a daily basis, continues to be a crisis for many Americans.
The post Food Banks… Read More
2016-06-25 20:48
Are we in for a total bummer this summer? All the recent bad news, the UK’s stunner – their vote to exit the European Union, Donald J. Trump’s shocking status as the presum… Read More
2016-05-19 11:00
How to Pot Up Tomatoes (video)Cooking Up a Story
Avid gardner Jean Ann Van Krevelen show us how to pot up tomatoes to produce healthier and stronger tomato plants. She also explains why it's… Read More
2016-05-17 11:00
Garden Trellis Ideas for Tomatoes and Other CropsCooking Up a Story
Here are some seasoned garden trellis ideas to enable your plants to climb as they grow, and to provide the necessary supp… Read More
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