From the Editor:
First of all, I would like to welcome the new people who have recently joined us. Welcome!
I am sorry this newsletter is coming out so late this month, but I still have a lot of plates spinning. The Eugene Chapter is a volunteer-run organization, and we appreciate all of our volunteers. Please consider helping out when you can.
Children’s Party in August
Next I’d like to tell you about a special event we have planned for August. The theme for our August potluck is a children’s party!
Children at our potlucks are frequently asked be quiet while the adults eat and have adult conversation. Now, this event is for them!
I would like to encourage everyone to come, whether you have young children or not. This is an opportunity to support local parents and the next generation of healthy children (and try some tasty food!).
Sustainable Lifestyles Festival Review
The Sustainable Lifestyles Festival last month was very good. Victoria taught her fermented foods class, Claudia video-taped some of the talks (which will hopefully show on cable-access TV sometime in the future), and I enjoyed a day out while my son stayed home with daddy. We met some interesting people, and heard some great speakers. Unfortunately the turn-out was low, and I don’t know if they will do it again.
I plan to share some of my notes and thoughts about the talks in an upcoming newsletter. Stay tuned!
Nourishing Traditions Childcare
Last October I wrote some of my thoughts about childcare, and about Dr. Price’s experiment with feeding a group of children one nutrition-packed meal a day.
Some other parents and I are in the process of creating our own cooperative childcare/homeschool. Our core principals are centered around respecting the children’s individuality, creative learning and Nourishing Traditions foods. If you would like to be involved or would like more information about this, please contact me.
Now on to the events!
~ Lisa
July Events:
Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Monday, July 13, 2009
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location:
At the home of Barb Shaw and Joe Henderson
61 West 34th, Eugene
We almost had to cancel our July potluck, due to lack of volunteers to host, but Barb and Joe came through for us at short notice!
Directions:
From down town Eugene, drive South on Willamette (Willamette and Donald split at a “Y” intersection, stay right to stay on Willamette). You will go past the big post office, which is on the left side of the street. Go up the hill and then turn right on W 35th. Go one block then turn right on McMillan. Go one block down the hill and you will be looking up their long driveway. On the asphalt, the numbers 65 and 61 are painted. Parking is limited so please park on the street and walk up the driveway. Please leave the spaces in the driveway for anyone who needs to park close to the house.
Walk, Bike or Bus:
If you are biking or walking, come in on 34th (no hills bumpy dirt lane). Bus #73 Willamette stops at 34th.
Phone:
Barb’s number is 541-344-9956
Bring Something to Share
Please bring a Nourishing Traditions-style dish and join us for some great food and great conversation! Families and guests are welcome. Please bring enough food to feed the size of your party, as well as your recipe on a 3×5 card or notepaper (Please include your name, and the source of the recipe. Be sure to give them to Lisa at the end of the evening. We are collecting these and plan to eventually compile a recipe book).
Upcoming Potlucks:
Our potluck meetings are regularly scheduled on the second Monday of each month. Our next potlucks will be (Sunday) August 16, September 14, and October 12 (mark your calendars now). We still need volunteers, so let us know if you are able to host an upcoming potluck.
New to all of this?
For those of you who are new to The Weston A. Price Foundation principals please see the Dietary Guidelines and Characteristics of Traditional Diets for a brief overview, and then get a copy of the book Nourishing Traditions for in-depth information and recipes.
RSVP:
We appreciate an RSVP (info@krautpounder.com) if you think you will be attending so that we have a rough idea of how many people to expect, but feel free to just show up.
“The Popcorn Review”
“FRESH:
New Thinking About What We’re Eating”
by Ana Sophia Joanes
Friday, July 17, 2009
7:30 to 9:00 PM
Location:
Market of Choice
67 West 29th, Eugene
Upstairs in the Community Room
“Fresh celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. Fresh addresses an ethos that has been sweeping the nation, and is a call-to-action America has been waiting for.”
Visit the Fresh website at:
www.freshthemovie.com
I haven’t had the opportunity to watch this movie yet, but the reviews from other WAPF folks have been great.
“This is a must-see, folks. Absolutely do not miss this movie. Not only is the film informative and captivating, it’s so emotionally powerful I was moved to tears more than once (okay, let’s be honest, my cheeks were wet throughout).”
– Cheese Slave
“We all walked out of there feeling re-energized and inspired to continue on in our quest to help others make connections with their food and regain vibrant health!”
– Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Ana Joanes on Huffington Post: New Thinking on What We’re Eating
“Fresh examines the problems and consequences of our current food system, but its focus is on the farmers, thinkers, and business people across America who are coming up with alternatives. And although at first glance it may seem that Fresh is about food and agriculture, it’s really more about adopting a new perspective, a different understanding of our relationship to each other and the world. In short, Fresh seeks to empower us by showing how we are the creators of our reality, not passive by-standers to a world going nuts. And while being creators means taking responsibility for what’s happening, it also means we can change it (yes we can!).”
RSVP:
Space is limited and this is likely to be to be a popular showing, so I strongly urge you to RSVP if you think you will be attending. If your plans change feel free to just show up, but only the first 25 people who have RSVP’d will have a space reserved.
We are requesting a $5-10 donation to the Eugene Chapter at the door.
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August Events:
Children’s Potluck Party!
(for children of all ages)
We have a special event planned for August. The theme for our potluck will be a child’s party! We plan to do special events such as making party hats, face-painting, and serve homemade ice cream!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
4:00 to 6:00
Location:
A Park in Eugene
(Day & time tentative – Suggestions welcome – Details to come in the August Newsletter)
Feeding Children.
One of the most important findings of Dr. Price’s research involves showing the absolutely disastrous effects the modern diet has on growing children. Raising children has probably always been a difficult job, but keeping children well-nourished in our modern world has its own unique challenges.
As parents who follow the teachings of the WAP Foundation, we are constantly challenged to keep our children eating well. Restaurants, schools, childcare, birthday parties, holidays with family and other events all force us to either sacrifice our principals or risk having our children resent our control over what foods they can eat. This event is intended to provide all of the fun without the sacrifice.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come, whether you have young children or not. This is an opportunity to support local parents and the next generation of healthy children (and try some tasty food yourself!). And I am sure that parents of young children will appreciate any good NT recipes or tips from parents who’s children are grown.
Bring Something to Share
Please bring a Nourishing Traditions-style nutrient-dense dish to feed growing children, and join us for some great food and fun! Families and guests are welcome. To avoid the possibility of too many sweet treats, we ask that any desserts you bring be accompanied by a dish that features meat and/or vegetables with plenty of healthy fats. Thanks.
Articles on Feeding Children:
Feeding Our Children
Foods to Tantalize Toddlers & Preschoolers
Taking the “Icky” Out of Picky Eaters
Dietary Recommendations for Children –A Recipe for Future Heart Disease?
Getting The Goods: Top Ten Tips
Please RSVP:
Because of the nature of this event, we need to have a better idea of how many people to expect. Please RSVP (info@krautpounder.com) if you think you will be attending, so that we have a rough idea of how many people are coming.
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Kraut PounderAs a local fund-raiser, the Eugene Chapter produces the Kraut Pounder©. Kraut Pounders are perfect for making sauerkraut, kimchi and other lacto-fermented foods. For details see: www.krautpounder.com Made in Eugene, by the Eugene Chapter, Weston A. Price Foundation®. |
Volunteers WantedThe Eugene Chapter is a volunteer-run organization, and we still have room for more volunteers. Have you ever watched those performers who balance spinning plates on the tops of long poles? They keep running back and forth giving each plate a push to keep it spinning. If they spend too much time on any one plate the others start wobbling (or crashing down)…. Well that’s the way my life feels. If you have time and energy to help out the Eugene Chapter, let us know. These are a few “plates” that need an occasional push:
Thanks! |
