Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by Julie Norris
After a year of living with no indoor shower, dishwasher or central air-conditioning, an east Orange County couple calls it an off-the-grid paradise.Terry and Tia Meer built their electric-sipping, super-efficient log cabin down a gravel path alongside the Econlockhatchee River as a way to live what they preach — making as little environmental impact as [...]
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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Julie Norris
By Michelle Gienow
For the past three years, following the typical Michael Pollan–fueled, now-I’ve-seen-the-locavore-light conversion experience, I’ve been trying hard to feed my family good food. It’s more difficult than it sounds; the supermarkets are full of tempting, affordable, food-like products that ultimately owe more to industry than agriculture, once you start reading the labels. It [...]
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Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Julie Norris
We are excited to announce that American Clay has selected Dandelion to be a model home for their environmentally friendly natural earth plaster. This month you might catch installer Jeff Barrett applying this cover to the interior of Dandelion during our slow periods.
Volunteers Needed! Help us (eco) prime the walls on Sunday, October 11th in [...]
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Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Ya’ll know we love all things local around here, and Playground magazine is as local as you can get – this regional magazine is a unique gem in our town, chock full of advice on what to do with the little ones, written with sass and full of articles about relevant topics. This edition is [...]
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Posted on August 13th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Aug. 14, 2009 | By Megan Stokes in The Voice
When Sarah Slack feels like having a salad, she doesn’t head for the refrigerator. Instead she goes out to the garden behind her home near the Orlando International Airport and picks salad greens and peppers to quench her craving.”It’s a great feeling to know where my [...]
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Posted on July 29th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Many of the folks who eat at Julie Norris’ funky natural-food restaurant, Dandelion Communitea Cafe, see it as more than a place to grab some vegetarian chili with organic cheddar cheese.
It’s a socially conscious gathering spot, one that adds some soul to the Orlando neighborhood near Mills Avenue and east Colonial Drive. Patrons can get [...]
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Posted on July 4th, 2009 by Julie Norris
I’m curious to see when the connection to eating locally & seasonally and living within strong community cultures are linked to reductions in health issues. – Julie
“There is a universal wisdom to healthy eating. Pile on the fruits, vegetables and whole grains and skip the meat and saturated fat. Consume everything in moderation, especially alcohol.
But [...]
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