Cheesecake - From Scratch

Because you don't live near a bakery, doesn't mean you have to go without cheesecake! ~Hedy Lamarr

Here is my first attempt at a "New York Style" baked cheesecake.

Wind Energy is Beautiful!

I took this photo while fishing the Old Man River (in southern Alberta) last weekend. I have heard many complain that windmills are an "eyesore" - so I took this photo to prove them wrong.

Renewable Energy IS a thing of beauty!

The Naturalist's Salute To: Julia 'Butterfly' Hill

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After becoming enchanted by the majestic redwood forests, Hill joined a protest in order to protect a, 180 foot tall -1500 year old, California Redwood tree from loggers. To ensure the tree's safety, Hill lived in the tree (that was named Luna) for 738 days!!!

Urban Chickens on Trial: The Decision

Some sad news for Urban Homesteads...

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Calgary food activist has lost the backyard hen battle, for now...