Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Food Quality In Decline

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

Who Cares About Nutrition? Over the past several decades, numerous studies have uncovered ways in which today’s food supply is less nutritious than that of the past. Government reports on the levels of vitamins and minerals in fresh food today, … Continue reading →

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Powerhouse Plants For Home Gardeners

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

The Search For More Nutritious Vegetables Although American food quality in general is in decline, we Northwestern gardeners have a remarkable resource close at hand. The Alf Christianson Seed Company in Mount Vernon, Washington (for many years the last major … Continue reading →

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Cooking With Friendly Fats

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Be Not Afraid I’ve noticed this holiday season that many people make unsavory food compromises in the name of “good health.” Artificial butter, fake eggs, mistreated milks and cheeses that are reduced in natural fat, then stabilized in decidedly unnatural … Continue reading →

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Winter Skin Care From The Garden

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Natural Body Care When It Counts Winter time can be hard on our skin, which is, after all, our largest organ and one of the most environmentally sensitive. Indoors, forced air heating dries out skin and hair. Outdoors, cold wind … Continue reading →

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