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Confessions of a Chocoholic
Chocolate is actually a guilt-free pleasure Hi – my name is Danielle and I am an intern at Finca Luna Nueva. There are two things that you should know about me before reading this post: I am a nutritionist, and … Continue reading
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Tagged anandamide, antidepressant, biodynamic, bliss chemicals, cacao, chocolate, chromium, clean food, eco lodge, food consciousness, foods of the gods, healthy eating, healthy food, magnesium, phenylethylamine, rain forest, serotonin, slow food, theobromine
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A Green Tea Ceremony in the Rainforest
Our Mentors Clear Up Confusion While Preserving Our Plants and Planet: Teas, Tinctures, and Infusions Written by Sara Hartley, Biodynamic Farm Coordinator Photos by Carole Ly, Farm Intern and Mary Scholl Part 1: Te Verde Do you … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Green Tea, Organic Farming
Tagged Assam region, black tea, camelia sinensis, clean food, Costa Rica, eco lodge, ecotourism, food consciousness, garden, gardening, green tea, healthy eating, Japanese tea ceremony, matcha, rain forest, Rudolf Steiner, sencha, sustainability, theanine, white tea
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Musings from the real Farmville: Do Pigs Have Wings?
“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax– Of cabbages–and kings– And why the sea is boiling hot– And whether pigs have wings.” -Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Soon after … Continue reading
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Slow Food Lunch in the Rain Forest
Steven Farrell, a leader of rainforest conservation and Biodynamic farming and a member of the Slow food Convivium of San Jose, Costa Rica, hosted a luncheon in honor of Terra Madre Day at Finca Luna Nueva on December 10, which … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Luna Nueva, Slow Food
Tagged adventure, biodynamic, Carlo Petrini, clean food, Costa Rica, eco lodge, food consciousness, gardening, growing food, growing herbs, healthy eating, healthy food, Musings from the real Farmvill, organic, slow food, Slow Food Convivia, Slow Food movement, Terra Madre Day, Zona Norte
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Changing The Face of Farming
Antonio Marxuach does not look like your stereotypical farmer. He is handsome, fit, athletic, articulate, and charming, and has a radiant passion for everything he does. During the winter, he is a Masters Nordic ski racer and head coach of … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, BD preps, clean food, food consciousness, Frog Belly Farm, garden, healthy eating, Moon Hill Dairy, Musings from the real Farmvill, NorthAmerican Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program, organic, responsible eating, Rudolf Steiner, Steamboat Masters, Steamboat Spring, sustainability
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Recharging Nature’s Forces
Our intern Sara Hartley has composed her reflections on biodynamics. It may sound like farming psychobabble to some, but to those who practice biodynamics, it will all make perfect sense. Recharging Nature’s Forces While working in the field here at … Continue reading
Have You Hugged a Farmer Today?
Forty years after the appearance of bumper stickers asking “Have You Hugged Your Child Today,” there are now dozens of slogans suggesting you hug everything from your AK-47 to your plumber. However, in the face of a food supply whose … Continue reading
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