Rally for a Greener USDA

Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots movement initiated by farmers, writers, chefs, eaters and policy advocates who recognize the profound sense of urgency in creating a new food system that is capable of meeting the changing needs of American society as it relates to food, health, animal welfare and the environment.

They are seeking signatures of people who want Obama to appoint friends of sustainable, healthy food to the USDA. The organizers of the petition (which includes big names like Michael Pollan and Alice Waters) are in talks with the Obama team and they feel that 100,000 signatures is crucial in getting what they’re asking for.

At the time of this posting, there are 60,583 signatures. Time is short and we need to reach 100,000. Please take a moment to sign the petition at Food Democracy Now.

Tis the Season for Slow Cooking

I’ve enjoyed spending this Christmas season in the kitchen. Instead of rushing around visiting friends and relatives, I lounged in my pajamas while slow cooking. My husband was impressed that I served my Christmas Day pot roast, made with grass-fed beef from Thousand Hills Cattle Company, with a butter knife. He also enjoyed a whole roasted chicken that fell off the bone. Both were accompanied by organic parsnips, celery and carrots that  were caramelized sweet from meat drippings and melt-in-your-mouth tender from the slow cooking.

I tried my sister-in-law’s recipe for Black Molasses Sticky Buns with great success. And today I worked on refining my grandmother’s Stuffed Cabbage recipe. I’m posting that recipe here for your enjoyment. Hey, if you use this recipe, let me know how it turns out and if you have any suggestions on the instructions. Thanks!

Happy holidays from Heidi Ho

Polish Stuffed Cabbage