Sourdough eCourse

Wardeh at GNOWFGLINS has put together another wonderful eCourse, Sourdough.  The Sourdough eCourse begins on July 13, 2010. Lessons will be released week by week into December. 

The Sourdough eCourse puts together the expertise and experience of four bloggers/cooks:

• Wardeh Harmon, GNOWFGLINS
• Erin Vander Lugt, GNOWFGLINS
• Katie Kimball, Kitchen Stewardship
• Christina Dickson, a personal friend of Wardeh’s

This course is a "pay what you can" course so everyone can participate.  Once you sign up you can log in now and see the course equipment, print a schedule and even a binder cover!

If you're not ready to dive into sourdough, Wardeh also offers a Fundamentals eCourse with the same "pay what you can" offer.  Happy learning!

Latest on GM Foods

USDA has just released the most recent statistics on use of genetically modified crops in the U.S.

This, of course, does not include sugar beets, which are also in the over 90% range.
How to interpret this? If you eat any processed foods containing corn, soybeans, or beet sugar, you should assume that they have a high probability of containing genetically modified ingredients.

Don’t like this? Choose organics!  Also check with your local produce supplies as to whether or not they use GMO-free seeds.  Most do, but it's always good to ask.

You think GM foods should be labeled? Write your congressional representatives!

Convincing Cholesterol

Take a minute from your busy day to watch parts 1 and 2 of I Have High Cholesterol, and I Don't Care.  A lot of this we already know, but it's a great tool to share with those that don't get why we eat all the butter and raw whole milk we do!