The author, a nutritionist with a master's degree in dietetics, provides hands-on, practical advice for a new way of living -- eating frugally.

"A wonderfully engaging memoir from the woman who founded Restaurant Nora, America's first certified organic restaurant--the natural foods pioneer who, earlier than anyone else, made it her mission to bring organic foods to the American table. The current proliferation of organic food and farm-to-table cuisine owes its existence to this mostly unheralded, groundbreaking woman who changed the way we eat as few others have. Growing up on a farm in the...

Organized by month, here you'll find short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. Appropriate whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise.

Presents comprehensive information on starting and maintaining a successful mini farm, including selecting seeds, eradicating pests, and using organic gardening methods.

"In this engaging call to action, Daron Joffe teaches us not only to create sustainable gardens but also to develop a more holistic, community-minded approach to how our food is grown and how to better live our lives in balance with nature. Here is an indispensable resource packed with advice on establishing a biodymanic garden, composting, soil composition and replenishment, controlling pests and disease, cooperative gardening practices, and even...