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They are planning one additional class on April 25th. Stay tuned for topic details.
Fat Rendering Party
Our Fat-Rendering Party in February was a success. About 8-10 people showed up at the home of our local holistic veterinarian for some chopping, cooking, straining, tasting, learning and laughing. Everyone who wanted some went home with a sample of rendered beef tallow, lamb tallow and pork lard, plus raw pork fat to try at home.
We also tried some salted cracklings (or if you prefer, "cracklins") after the fat had rendered out. I really liked the lamb. Yummy. I ate most of them myself after everyone else left. Nice part is I lost half a pound by the next day.
Two of our attendees even blogged about the event!
Six thirty PM is now our regular starting time for the DVD showings. I've had some people say that the 7:30 PM starting time was too late, and I've had other people say that it was too early. I realize that I cannot satisfy everyone, but I hope this new earlier starting time will work for most people. Let me know what you think.
Naturally Reared Dogs
In the back of the current issue of the Wise Traditions Journal (Winter 2009) I noticed an ad for AuNaturelK9s and just had to check it out. As you know, I lost my beloved dog Ashke last fall, and have been searching for my next perfect dog. I was impressed to learn that there are dog breeders who have embraced natural methods of raising dogs. From their website:
We practice Natural Rearing and Breeding which means: No Vaccinations, (rabies is required by law in many states), No Flea, Tick, Heartworm, lawn/yard chemicals, No toxic chemicals in our homes, and above all Feeding a Species Appropriate Diet. We embrace homeopathic/holistic veterinary care and rearing methods.
Ashke came from a shelter, and I fully support rescuing a dog whenever you can, but I believe that these dedicated breeders will one day hold the future for many dog breeds, just as parents following the Weston A. Price Foundation diet hold the future health of humanity (see the Healthy Babies Gallery). Through the AuNaturelK9s site I found a number of online dog health forums. I haven't chosen my next dog yet, but I have "met" some kindred souls in these lists. If you want to improve your dog's health, learn to feed raw food, learn to use natural methods of health care, or are interested in finding a naturally reared puppy, I recommend checking out these lists.
I still have the thought that somewhere nearby, maybe on a local farm, there are some puppies being raised on raw or farm-fresh food. So keep your eyes open in your travels around Oregon. I am willing to drive and willing to pay for my perfect puppy.
If anyone knows of any puppies or a pregnant dog, please let me know.
Email Lisa at:
We have had no volunteers to host in March, so there will not be a potluck this month.
Upcoming Potlucks: Our potluck meetings are regularly scheduled on the second Monday evening of each month. Upcoming dates are: April 12, May 12, and June 14. We still need volunteers, so let us know if you are able to host an upcoming potluck. If you would like to host a potluck, but cannot make one of those dates, please make a suggestion for a different date. We can make changes as needed.
"Pioneering researchers such as Dr. Francis Pottenger Sr., Royal Lee and Dr. William Kelley have proposed over the last 90 years that much if not all disease has at its roots dysfunction and imbalance in the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS consists of those peripheral motor neurons that reach all tissues, organs and glands, and essentially regulate all metabolism and physiological function, from respiration, cardiovascular activity and digestion, from the mouth to the rectum, the secretion of hormones, the rate of metabolism and temperature regulation. The ANS consists of two branches, the sympathetic and parasympathetic, each with a distinctive anatomy, physiology and neurotransmitter chemistry. The two branches work in opposition from minute to minute, ideally helping to maintain homeostatic equilibrium twenty-four hours a day. Building on the work of Drs. Pottenger, Lee and Kelley, Dr. Gonzalez believes that some patients have an overly strong sympathetic system and correspondingly weak parasympathetic division, others a strong parasympathetic and weak sympathetic system. Such imbalance sets the stage for all manner of disease, from vision problems to cancer.
In his talk Dr. Gonzalez will discuss how specific foods, their constituents including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, each influence autonomic function, and how the proper choice of diet and supplements can help bring an out-of-balance autonomic set of nerves back into balance, with resulting improved biochemical and physiological activity, and ultimately, good health."
New Starting Time: 6:30 is now our regular starting time.
Dinner and a Movie: You are welcome to buy food downstairs in Market of Choice or (shh, don't tell them I told you this) bring something from home to eat in the room.
RSVP: We need to have at least 5 people RSVP in order to reserve the space at Market of Choice, and there is a maximum of 25 seats available. So I urge you to RSVP (
) if you think you will be attending. If your plans change feel free to just show up.
Cost: We are requesting a $5-10 donation to the Eugene Chapter at the door.
(No one should miss a showing because of cost, so a sliding scale for low-income people is $1-4 or volunteer to help the Eugene Chapter).
Learn How To Make Sauerkraut,
Kimchi, Beet Kvass and more…
Sunday, March 28, 2010 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Location: Daneland Community Center
1199 N Terry, Eugene
Fermented Foods in This Class Include:
Sauerkraut - Traditional and a few variations
Kim Chi - Both Hot and Sweet
Beet Kvass - Traditional and Spicy
Ginger Carrots - (we like slices and chunks instead of grated)
Apple/Pear Chutney
Kefir - Both Coconut and Dairy
Quinoa Beverage
Many samples will be available to experience what well-prepared traditional fermented foods are supposed to taste like. Come join the fun!
Learn the basics of making your own fermented vegetables. Traditional Societies around the world have used beneficial bacteria to enhance and preserve their food through out the ages. Benefits include: ~ Improved digestibility ~ Vegan friendly ~ Natural probiotics ~ Immune support ~ Thyroid support ~ Healthy elimination.
Cost: Pre-register $25
Day of event $35
Pre-Register for the March 28th Fermentation Class Now
You may pre-register online using all major credit cards, checks by PayPal, or by sending a check to our mailing address. Payments must be received by March 25, 2010 for pre-registration.
Why Eat Fermented Foods? The single most important reason is to keep your digestive system happy! There is a war going on in your intestines every single day and you want the good guys to win! Friendly bacteria do many wonderful things for our health. It aids digestion, increases vitamin and enzyme content, facilitates assimilation of nutrients and even releases the trace mineral Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF) chromium. GTF compound improves sensitivity to insulin for pre-diabetic and diabetic people.
Fermented foods colonize the intestinal tract with friendly gut flora which control putrefactive bacteria. It maintains proper pH balance in the colon and increases the bulk and frequency of bowel movements. This flora creates a living shield that covers the small intestines inner lining and helps inhibit pathogenic organisms. Most fermented foods create powerful antioxidants including the all-important glutathione and superoxide dismustase, which scavenge free radicals that can be a causal factor in cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
A little recognized benefit is healthy gut flora also transitions the inactive thyroid hormone T-4 into active T-3, which is important for energy, weight loss and healthy metabolism.
Our potluck meetings are currently scheduled on the second Monday of each month. Let us know if you have suggestions for different day or times, or if you would like to host an upcoming event.
If you would like to host an upcoming Community Event please let us know. Suggested topics include sauerkraut, kim chi, canning, preparing foods for freezing, harvesting fruit or vegetables, making large batches of meatloaf, or anything else we can dream up.
What do you think of the Eugene Chapter events? What events you would like to attend? What do you think of our current schedule? Our potlucks are the second Monday of each month and DVDs are on either the third or fourth Friday? What days/times work best for you? (Note: If you like our current schedule be sure to vote for it, because if there are more suggestions for another day we might change it!) Do you have suggestions for a community food preparation event? Take a moment to email your thoughts and ideas about Eugene Chapter activities to:
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Kraut Pounders are perfect for making sauerkraut, kimchi and other lacto-fermented foods.
They can be purchased at our local events, or ordered online and shipped anywhere.
Made in Eugene, by the Eugene Chapter, Weston A. Price Foundation®.
Books!
Nourishing Traditions and more
The Eugene Chapter now has the book Nourishing Traditions and selected other titles available for purchase. We also have back issues of the Wise Traditions Journals. They are available at our local events or for pick-up by special request.
Come to a local Eugene area event or contact
for details.
Wise Traditions Conferences
Audio Files
I have frequently wished that all of the sessions at Wise Traditions Conferences were video recorded. We show DVDs at our monthly "Popcorn Review" showings, but there are about four times more audio recordings than DVDs.
In order to share these recordings, I have decided to make this audio player available for rent to local members. It comes with your choice of one or more audio recordings loaded.
There are over 150 presentations. You can view the complete list available on our Audio Recordings page. The small size of this audio player makes it easy to put it into a pocket and listen while walking, cooking, gardening or whenever it is convenient.
Local Member Directory
I would like to offer the space below to local people who wish to make their goods and services known to other local members. If you have a business growing, raising, making or selling food, if you are a health practitioner, or if you coordinate bulk purchases please let us know.
The directory may include such resources as:
Farms and ranches
WAP-friendly food producers
Stores and restaurants
Buying Clubs (Contact person for bulk orders)
Health Practitioners
etc.
Please send any of the following information by email to
: business name, contact name, phone, email, web, address, and a BRIEF (50-80 words) description of your good or service. Remember that this will be archived on the web, so don't include any personal information that you do not want available.
At present there is no charge for this service. See below for our first listings!
Local Member Directory
Hummingbird Wholesale Buying Club for Roseburg/Sutherlin Area
Hummingbird Wholesale is a wholesale distributor of quality raw and/or organic bulk foods. They carry honey and other natural sweeteners; condiments such as soy sauce, tamari, and vinegars; dried fruit; grains; legumes; nuts and nut butters; oils; seeds, seed butter and sprouting seeds; and spices. We order every other month. I split certain items and deliver foods to a central location in both Sutherlin and Roseburg. Contact Wardeh to receive the ordering guidelines, order dates, and price list.
Deck Family Farm
Contact: Christine Deck
Phone: 541-998-4697
Email:
Web: www.deckfamilyfarm.com Address: 25362 High Pass Road
Junction City, OR 97448
Lane County
A small family farm specializing in pastured, chemical free meat, focusing on sustainability. Beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, and eggs available. Our beef is grass fed and finished and we source outside feed from local farmers. Our farm is open to visitors every day except Sundays!
The Living Earth Farm
Contact: Sharon Blick
Phone: 541-683-4635
Email:
Website: TheLivingEarthFarm.com Address: 89030 Fir Butte Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
We are a small diverse family farm selling pasture-raised raw goat milk, eggs (duck and chicken), and meat (poultry, pork, goat.) We use no chemicals and feed certified organic feed to all but the goats, who get GMO-free feed. Send us an email to receive farm news and product availability.
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