Some Feel Good Moments

Watching this is a great way to start the day. But please don’t buy Coke on the basis of it. http://thechive.com/2012/06/13/the-security-footage-you-dont-see-video/

Genetic Engineers Blast GM Crops

Looking for a good summary of the GMO arguments? Here is the summary of it:
http://www.care2.com/causes/genetic-engineers-blast-gm-crops.html
and the article:
http://earthopensource.org/files/pdfs/GMO_Myths_and_Truths/GMO_Myths_and_Truths_1.1.pdf

Vertical wall garden integrating an aquaponics system

Vertical growing space of edible veggies and herbs, irrigated by a solar powered pump. And beneath it all, an aquaponics system which cycles fishy nutrients to grow the plants above…

http://milkwood.net/2011/10/15/vertical-garden-meets-aquaponics/
— with Mehrsima Chahardehi

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake


Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
I haven’t made this yet but it looks good.
Bicarb is bicarbonate of soda, one of the ingredients in but not to be confused with, baking powder.
Rapadura is a more nutritious form of but is still a sugar so you could do better without it. Honey also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. If you substitute honey for rapadura you might need to extend the cooking time as it would add liquid.
If you are allergic to nuts or making it for kid’s school lunches you could skip the almonds.