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About Davd

Davd (PhD, 1966) has been a professor, a single father keeping a small commercial herb garden so as to have flexible time for his sons, and editor of _Ecoforestry_. He is a practicing Christian, and in particular an advocate of ecoforestry, self-sufficiency horticulture, and men of all faiths living together "in peace and brotherhood" for the fellowship, the efficiency, and the goodwill that sharing work so often brings.

Pea Soup from Scratch:

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Davd

Beans, .. Beans, .. Beans, .. Beans… Chickpeas, .. Lentils, .. SplitPeas, … Frugal, Staple, Healthy Food… (c) 2014, Davd Perhaps you know that marching song: “They’re good for your heart The more you eat, the more you [ahem .. … Continue reading →

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Making Filter Coffee:

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Davd

… “on the cheap” but still good. (c) 2014, Davd New Year’s Day reminds me of coffee. I don’t think i drink more of it than on other days; methinks it’s because i’ve noticed many other people taking coffee that … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner Alone

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Davd

…and a few suggestions for turkey if you are going to get together with some other men: (c) 2013, Davd This winter, i am without “wheels”. The day before a 45 cm snowfall, my vehicle wouldn’t start. Last winter i … Continue reading →

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Fish Poached in Salsa:

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Davd

.. building on experience for a “presentation quality meal” (c 2013, Davd “Fish” is about as diverse a class of foods as “meat” or “vegetables”. Filet of sole is light and delicate in taste and texture; sockeye salmon is robust … Continue reading →

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Basic Salsa Picante:

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Davd

..sin cilantro, y todavía muy buena: (c) 2013, Davd It’s expensive to buy in a jar; it’s easy to make at home; it turns the reliably economical “canned diced tomatoes” into a versatile treat, it keeps a week or longer … Continue reading →

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Frying Meat

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Davd

.. for Flavour and Health: The Art of the Cast-iron Pan (c) 2013, Davd If you want a cheap laugh, and don’t mind being thought a fool, go into a good steakhouse and say “Boil me a T-bone.” (Even “Boil … Continue reading →

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Spiced Apple Porridge:

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Davd

.. and a few more of the many ways to enjoy the virtues of Boiled Whole Grain: (c) 2013, Davd Breakfast, i’ve been told, should be the best and heartiest meal of the day. Supper should seek wisdom in the … Continue reading →

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Steamed Cabbage with Caraway

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Davd

(It doesn’t stink up the kitchen, it’s inexpensive, and it’s good) (c) 2013, Davd For the second item in the Bachelor Cooking series, i’ll continue the frugal-hearty theme; and this time, ask those of you who don’t keep a herb-and-spice … Continue reading →

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Sausage Soup:

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Davd

(easy Canadian variation on a Finnish traditional recipe) (c) 2013, Davd Welcome to the Bachelor Cooking series, whose purpose is to help more men enjoy the most practical of all the arts. We’ll begin with an easy, hearty, savory, satisfying … Continue reading →

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Old Men at Work:

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Davd

… and the Social Inefficiency of Jobs. (c) 2013, Davd This post began as a letter of apology to a son who called after ten at night1, when i was sound asleep: I had “turned in” around nine-thirty, and felt … Continue reading →

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