Author: Sagar
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The Last Custodians of Cultural and Nutritional Identity- 3
Old people in the village tell me that 50 years ago, there was no money. Mothers had to feed their families. There were no Maggie noodles you could buy at the village shops, so what did they eat? “Local foods”. Women had a treasure trove of knowledge with which they feed their families. One of…
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The Last Custodians of Cultural and Nutritional Identity- 2
If you ask any old lady in the village, “What vegetables did you eat as a child?” She won’t talk about potatoes or carrots, broccoli or cauliflower; she’ll talk about vegetables like plantain, cooking banana. Available all year round, she knows how to cook it in different ways and how to satisfy her children’s hunger.…
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The Last Custodians of Cultural and Nutritional Identity- 1
Local ladies, Mothers, grandmothers, and farmers are the last custodians of our culture. They are the ones who still recognize the local weeds and know how to use them when to consume them, their benefits, and their diverse values. Women are the backbone of this country, and this series of photos by photographer Catherine Leo…
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Thuthuvalai
Nina Sengupta’s book “Edible Weeds and Naturally Growing Plants in Auroville” is an amazing resource for people learning about edible weeds. The book boasts beautiful line drawings illustrating the physiology of the plants as well as information on their medicinal and nutritional properties. It also has a color inlay that has color pictures of the…
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Chameleon
Chameleons play a crucial role in ecosystems. As skilled predators, they help control insect populations, maintaining balance in the food chain. Their unique ability to change color aids in communication, mating, and camouflage, ensuring their survival. Moreover, they serve as indicators of environmental health; their declining numbers could signify ecological problems. By preserving chameleon habitats…
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Make Your Own Booklet Series
The Amazing Benefits of Green Papaya- 3 Over the years, Solitude Farm Café has created many projects to help educate people on the benefits of local foods. One such effort was this collection of pamphlets made by Sarah Kundig (youtube.com/myfoodforest). These simple pamphlets give people who come to the café a chance to take away…
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Make Your Own Booklet Series
The Amazing Benefits of Green Papaya- 2 Over the years, Solitude Farm Café has created many projects to help educate people on the benefits of local foods. One such effort was this collection of pamphlets made by Sarah Kundig (youtube.com/myfoodforest). These simple pamphlets give people who come to the café a chance to take away…
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Make Your Own Booklet Series
The Amazing Benefits of Green Papaya- 1 Over the years, Solitude Farm Café has created many projects to help educate people on the benefits of local foods. One such effort was this collection of pamphlets made by Sarah Kundig (youtube.com/myfoodforest). These simple pamphlets give people who come to the café a chance to take away…
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Make Your Own Booklet Series.
The Amazing Uses of Banana Stem – 3 Over the years, Solitude Farm Café has created many projects to help educate people on the benefits of local foods. One such effort was this collection of pamphlets made by Sarah Kundig (youtube.com/myfoodforest). These simple pamphlets give people who come to the café a chance to take…
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Make Your Own Booklet Series.
The Amazing Uses of Banana Stem – 2 Over the years, Solitude Farm Café has created many projects to help educate people on the benefits of local foods. One such effort was this collection of pamphlets made by Sarah Kundig (youtube.com/myfoodforest). These simple pamphlets give people who come to the café a chance to take…