Humanitarian Economics

In this talk, renowned Chilean economist Manfred Max-Neef makes the case for a more ecologically-grounded economics that works for people and reveres life:

http://www.democracynow.org/2010/9/22/chilean_economist_manfred_max_neef_us

Granny Green Machine's Wiggle Worm Wiggle Video

Our own Granny Green singing and educating about soil-building benefits of our wriggly friends in the dirt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxjLMsn9O1c

Pumpkin Soup

2 tblsp. butter

1/4 cup chopped bell pepper

2 tblsp. chopped onion

1 large sprig parsley

1/8 tsp. thyme leaves

1 bay leaf

1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes (crushed)

1 (1 lb.) can pumpkin (~ 1 1/2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin)

2 cups chicken broth or stock (can substitute veggie broth)

1 tblsp. flour (can substitute arrowroot or cornstarch)

1 cup milk

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

Melt butter in large saucepan. Add bell pepper, onion, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Cook 5 mins. Add tomatoes, pumpkin and broth. Cover and simmer 30 mins, stirring occasionally. Press mixture through food mill or wire strainer (or put in blender - this step isn't necessary if the pumpkin was pureed first).

Blend together milk and flower (or arrowroot or cornstarch) and stir into soup. Add salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture starts to simmer. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.