How Can We Fix Our Public Landscaping?

...d about the appalling landscaping in front of an Los Angeles Department of Water and Power facility. When Kelly first showed me the photo of that purple gravel and artificial turf I thought it might be some kind of conceptual art project. Unfortunately, this poor attempt at a drought tolerant landscape is just another example of an attitude of indifference towards public space that’s all too prevalent in Los Angeles and many other cities. Sahra Su...

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Los Angeles Permaculture Design Course Certificate Series

...nal weekend of the course. WEEKEND TOPICS October 5/6 & November 2/3 Fire, Water, Earth & Air… Introduction to Permaculture Systems Thinking and Natural Pattern Understanding. December 7/8 & January 4/5 Food, Water, Shelter & Energy… Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem. February 1/2 & March 1/2 Community & Green Business… EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration. TEACHING TEAM Instructors include Internationally Acclaimed Leaders i...

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Delicious Cauliflower

...ld sub. regular onion for this) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2-3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp black pepper juice of one lemon (maybe 2 tablespoons–to taste) parsley for garnish Wash, core and break up the cauliflower into bite sized florets. Steam, boil or elsewise cook the cauliflower until it is just tender. Don’t overcook, because it will receive some more cooking down the line. Drain if necessary. Add the 6-8 T of oil to a big fryin...

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Don’t Wash Raw Poultry

...their surfaces, research has shown that washing raw poultry under running water in your kitchen sink is a bad idea. If germs were visible to the naked eye, you would see that washing poultry just splashes bacteria all over you, your kitchen towels, your countertops, and any other food you have nearby, such as raw foods or salads. This can make people sick, especially young children, pregnant women, older adults and the immunocompromised. Instead,...

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