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I invite you to watch this brief but intriguing documentary on the true cost and environmental implications of bottled water. I never really stopped to consider the cost of bottled water.  I think we have been sold a bill of goods to believe that bottled water is more pure and safe than our tap water.  […]

The following is written by Guest Writer Jill Cooper As a single mother of two, I started my own home business without any capital and paid off $35,000 debt in 5 years on $1,000 a month income. I am often asked what are the top lessons I would give a family or even a single […]

Spinach-Mushroom Quiche (This delicious recipe is Courtesy of A Simpler Time Bed and Breakfast, Paonia, Colorado) 2 -9- inch deep dish pie crusts, thawed (or use a Basic Pie Crust Recipe, below) 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 2 Tbsp olive oil 6 large farm fresh eggs, beaten 1/2 cup half and […]

In today’s Denver Post, the lead story opens saying: “Denver-area authorities are embarking on $760 million worth of massive water-treatment projects, to convert substandard water into drinkable new supplies. Water providers say they also increasingly are detecting new contaminants, such as pharmaceutical residues from birth-control pills, cosmetics and antidepressants, that they anticipate might have to […]

At this time of year, I don’t really like to cook.  It’s hot, that makes me tired and I just don’t have the energy.  Truthfully I’m not that hungry anyway. Chef  extraordinaire Dava Parr, owner of Fresh and Wyld Farmhouse Inn and Gardens, here in Paonia, offers simple tips to make those veggies extra lucious […]

Continuing Education for Moms has returned as UrbanHomemaker Live Talk Radio. Join authors Mary Clemens Meyer & Susanna Meyer as we talk about Saving the Seasons – How to Can, Freeze, or Dry Almost Anything. You may listen to the Recorded Broadcast Now: You will be inspired to get started with something you love, it’s […]

I love fresh produce, farmers markets, buying direct from the grower and developing a relationship with my local growers, taking advantage of low prices and high quality produce in season, preserving a portion of the abundance for later, and especially the atmosphere of the Market.  In  Urban areas, many families prioritize attending the local market […]

Ed Note:  I just became aware of an ecourse with a deadline coming up very soon (June 28th)  that I thought you should know about as I imagine that many of you would be interested in it. Please read the below from the author, Kimi Harris from, The Nourishing Gourmet. Ever wonder how to stay […]

Authors Mary Clemens Meyer & Susanna Meyer will be my guests on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 12:00 MDT. They are authors of Saving the Seasons – How to Can, Freeze, or Dry Almost Anything. During our Live broadcast we will be talking about: *All the reasons to eat locally. *Locking in all the nutritional […]

Last week, my friend Kelly, from kellythekitchenkop.com wrote in her blog post: “You can probably relate to that bittersweet feeling that you get when summer is here.  It’s nice having the kids around more…  But yet the bickering and constant interruptions when I try to get work done can be tricky.  Do you have some […]