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* The Hot Potato turns one year old! Join us as we reflect on our first year writing The Hot Potato, and ask: how do we follow our dreams and follow our hearts for peace & prosperity in 2008 and beyond – and reconcile our emergency plans with our highest dreams for the future. *
 
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* Can we use creative visualization to elect a President? Check out Aireen’s alternative “diamonds or pearls” question for Senator Clinton, from one woman to another, that instead asks the Senator if she prefers “democracy or politics?” Finally, find out why Kucinich has the best chances of winning in 2008 and beyond. *
 
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THE HOT POTATO
Serving Up a Weekly Helping of
Sustainable & Organic Gardening, Food, Health, and Community
by Adam Brockman & Aireen Joven, November 2007, #35
THIS WEEK’S DISH -
CHEERS TO A HEALTHY, VEG-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING:
The Garden’s Harvest, The Chicago Diner & Farm Sanctuary
“If you’re going to change hearts and minds, it’s going to be with love. …Being that [...]

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THE HOT POTATO
Serving Up a Weekly Helping of
Sustainable & Organic Gardening, Food, Health, and Community
by Adam Brockman & Aireen Joven, November 2007, #33
THIS WEEK’S DISH -
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: Simple Steps To Reduce Carbon Emissions While Saving Money At Home And Beyond
“Nothing happens in living nature that is not in relation to [...]

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THE HOT POTATO
Serving Up a Weekly Helping of
Sustainable & Organic Gardening, Food, Health, and Community
by Adam Brockman & Aireen Joven, August 2007, #26
THIS WEEK’S DISH:
Confessions, Lessons, And How To Get Back To The Garden

THE KIDS HARVEST RADISHES. During Adam’s birthday party in June, Nicole assisted Kai and Nicholas in harvesting radishes for the first [...]

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* The differences between organic and chemical farming, including research documenting the harmful effects on human and planetary health of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMOs, and factory farming of animals. Also covers nutritional, flavor, and overall health benefits of buying and growing organic, plus resources and websites to learn more. *
 
THE HOT POTATO
Serving Up a [...]

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