Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Lunch By Lilliwaup Creek
Foraged Fruit - Apples and Hawthorn Berries
Applesauce, from fruit foraged at Potlatch State Park; hawthorn syrup, from berries found in Franklin Park. The hawthorne syrup was made with some of the apples and peelings for pectin, and a cup of huckleberries was added to improve the natural color of the hawthorn syrup, which was a pinkish-brown.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Bedouin Culture
http://www.bedawi.com/Bedouin_Culture_EN.html
The term 'Bedu'in the Arabic language refers to one who lives out in the open, in the desert. The Arabic word 'Badawiyin'is a generic name for a desert-dweller and the English word ‘Bedouin’ is the derived from this. In ancient times, most people settled near rivers but the Bedouin people preferred to live in the open desert. Bedouins mainly live in the Arabian and Syrian deserts, the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt and the Sahara Desert of North Africa. There are Bedouin communities in many countries, including Egypt, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iraq in the Middle East and Morocco, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya in North Africa. Altogether, the Bedouin population numbers about 4 million.
The Bedouins are seen as Arab culture’s purest representatives and the Bedouins continue to be hailed by other Arabs as “ideal” Arabs, especially because of their rich oral poetic tradition, their herding lifestyle and their traditional code of honour. The Egyptians refer to the Bedouins as 'Arab', but Bedouins are distinct from other Arab’s because of their extensive kinship networks, which provide them with community support and the basic necessities for survival. Such networks have traditionally served to ensure safety of families and to protect their property.
The term 'A'raab' has been synonymous with the term 'nomad' since the beginning of Islam. The Bedouins are recognized by their (nomadic) lifestyles, special language, social structures and culture. Only few Bedouins live as their forefathers did in camel- and goat hair tents, raising livestock, hunting and raiding. Their numbers are decreasing and nowadays there are approx. only 5% of Bedouins still live as pastoral nomads in all of the Middle East. Some Bedouins of Sinai are still half-nomads.
Bedouins have different facial features by which they can be distinguished from other Egyptians and also they generally dress differently. The Bedouin men wear long 'djellabaya' and a 'smagg' (red white draped headcover) or 'aymemma' (white headcover) or a white small headdress, sometimes held in place by an 'agall' (a black cord). The Bedouin women usually wear brightly coloured long dresses but when they go outside they dress in an 'abaya' (a thin, long black coat sometimes covered with shiny embroidery) and they will always cover their head and hair when they leave their house with a 'tarha' (a black, thin shawl). Traditionally a woman's face was hidden behind a highly decorated 'burqa'ah' but this is now only seen with the older generations. The younger generations cover their face simply with their 'tarha' (shawl). The Bedouins have a rich culture and their own Arabic ‘Bedawi’ language, which has different dialects depending on the area where they live.
In former days they emphasised on the strong belief in its tribal superiority, in return to the tribal security – the support to survive in a hostile environment. 'The Bedouin' is aristocratic and they tend to perceive the Arabian nation as the noblest of all nations, purity of blood, way of life and above all noble ancestry. They often trace their lineage back to the times of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and beyond. The first converts to Islam came from the Bedouin tribes and therefore (Sunni) Islam is embedded and deeply rooted in the Bedouin culture.
Prayer is an integral part of Bedouin life. As there are no formal mosques in the desert, they pray were they are, facing the Ka’aba in Mecca and performing the ritual washing, preferably with water but if not available they ‘wash’ with sand instead. 'The Bedouin' is generally open-minded and interested in what is going on in his close and far surroundings since this kind of knowledge has always been a vital tool of survival. At the same time, the Bedouins are quite suspicious and alert keeping a low profile about their personal background.
Modern Arab states have a strong tendency to regulate their Nomadic lifestyle and modern society has made the traditional Bedouin lifestyle less attractive, since it is demanding and often dangerous, so many Bedouins have settled in urban areas and continue to do so. The Bedouin people are faced with challenges in their lifestyle, as their traditional Islamic, tribal culture has begun to mix with western practices.
Men are more likely to adjust and interact with the modern cultures, but women are bound by honour and tradition to stay within the family dwelling and therefore lack opportunity for advancement. Today unemployment amongst Bedouin people is very high. Only few obtain a high school degree and even fewer graduate from college. However, for most people the word Bedouin still conjures up a much richer and more mysterious and romantic image...
The term 'Bedu'in the Arabic language refers to one who lives out in the open, in the desert. The Arabic word 'Badawiyin'is a generic name for a desert-dweller and the English word ‘Bedouin’ is the derived from this. In ancient times, most people settled near rivers but the Bedouin people preferred to live in the open desert. Bedouins mainly live in the Arabian and Syrian deserts, the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt and the Sahara Desert of North Africa. There are Bedouin communities in many countries, including Egypt, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iraq in the Middle East and Morocco, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya in North Africa. Altogether, the Bedouin population numbers about 4 million.
The Bedouins are seen as Arab culture’s purest representatives and the Bedouins continue to be hailed by other Arabs as “ideal” Arabs, especially because of their rich oral poetic tradition, their herding lifestyle and their traditional code of honour. The Egyptians refer to the Bedouins as 'Arab', but Bedouins are distinct from other Arab’s because of their extensive kinship networks, which provide them with community support and the basic necessities for survival. Such networks have traditionally served to ensure safety of families and to protect their property.
The term 'A'raab' has been synonymous with the term 'nomad' since the beginning of Islam. The Bedouins are recognized by their (nomadic) lifestyles, special language, social structures and culture. Only few Bedouins live as their forefathers did in camel- and goat hair tents, raising livestock, hunting and raiding. Their numbers are decreasing and nowadays there are approx. only 5% of Bedouins still live as pastoral nomads in all of the Middle East. Some Bedouins of Sinai are still half-nomads.
Bedouins have different facial features by which they can be distinguished from other Egyptians and also they generally dress differently. The Bedouin men wear long 'djellabaya' and a 'smagg' (red white draped headcover) or 'aymemma' (white headcover) or a white small headdress, sometimes held in place by an 'agall' (a black cord). The Bedouin women usually wear brightly coloured long dresses but when they go outside they dress in an 'abaya' (a thin, long black coat sometimes covered with shiny embroidery) and they will always cover their head and hair when they leave their house with a 'tarha' (a black, thin shawl). Traditionally a woman's face was hidden behind a highly decorated 'burqa'ah' but this is now only seen with the older generations. The younger generations cover their face simply with their 'tarha' (shawl). The Bedouins have a rich culture and their own Arabic ‘Bedawi’ language, which has different dialects depending on the area where they live.
In former days they emphasised on the strong belief in its tribal superiority, in return to the tribal security – the support to survive in a hostile environment. 'The Bedouin' is aristocratic and they tend to perceive the Arabian nation as the noblest of all nations, purity of blood, way of life and above all noble ancestry. They often trace their lineage back to the times of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and beyond. The first converts to Islam came from the Bedouin tribes and therefore (Sunni) Islam is embedded and deeply rooted in the Bedouin culture.
Prayer is an integral part of Bedouin life. As there are no formal mosques in the desert, they pray were they are, facing the Ka’aba in Mecca and performing the ritual washing, preferably with water but if not available they ‘wash’ with sand instead. 'The Bedouin' is generally open-minded and interested in what is going on in his close and far surroundings since this kind of knowledge has always been a vital tool of survival. At the same time, the Bedouins are quite suspicious and alert keeping a low profile about their personal background.
Modern Arab states have a strong tendency to regulate their Nomadic lifestyle and modern society has made the traditional Bedouin lifestyle less attractive, since it is demanding and often dangerous, so many Bedouins have settled in urban areas and continue to do so. The Bedouin people are faced with challenges in their lifestyle, as their traditional Islamic, tribal culture has begun to mix with western practices.
Men are more likely to adjust and interact with the modern cultures, but women are bound by honour and tradition to stay within the family dwelling and therefore lack opportunity for advancement. Today unemployment amongst Bedouin people is very high. Only few obtain a high school degree and even fewer graduate from college. However, for most people the word Bedouin still conjures up a much richer and more mysterious and romantic image...
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
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Thursday, October 08, 2015
Tiny Woodstove - Baked Bread
Campfire Bread mix
For the mix:
1 cup (125 grams) flour
1 1/2 teaspoons (6 grams) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) salt
3 tablespoons (16 grams) milk powder
2 tablespoons (24 grams) sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
To prepare bread
1/2 cup (120 ml) water, jam, honey, or whatever you have on hand, for serving.
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, milk powder and sugar
then drizzle in the oil. Cut the oil in using two knives like scissors while stirring occasionally to evenly incorporate the oil into the dry ingredients.
When you are ready to make the bread, pour the mix into a small bowl and stir in about 1/4 cup of water. Add water about a teaspoon at a time until you have a thick batter. Drop your steamer in a 2 quart kettle and line the steamer with foil. Place entire biscuit mix on foil lined steamer and flatten out. add water to kettle to just below the streamer's floor level. Steam bake for 20 minutes and check for doneness. Serve when done.
P.S. If you have a smaller pot to bake in then be sure and adjust the recipe volume accordingly.
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
Author, Kristin Kimball and husband Mark, owners of the Essex Farm provide a glimpse into their lives and how they came to their unique calling. During The Wild Center's first-ever remote "barncast", Kristin read excerpts from her book, "The Dirty Life." This webcast originally aired 9/15/11 directly from their barn in Essex, New York .
Подворье. Другой мир.
"In this world, everything is much, full of hidden meaning. The problem of human cognition is to unravel the meaning of things, animals, plants. Knowledge of nature, the world and, most importantly, in this world. The audience is invited to a little "slow down", get off at the side of the road, "breathe deeply of fresh air" to think and try to answer the questions of how he imagines this other world.This film-the story of ordinary Russian people, which in Russia millions. This film is about a family that lives in the village and the story of how they see the world, love each other, love of nature, the horses, love horses. This film thinking that village - it's a different life, a different state of mind, a different world."
Essex Farm Breakfast - 7:00 A.M.
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2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
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2 pounds bulk breakfast sausage
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1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
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4 teaspoons chopped thyme
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Freshly ground pepper
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20 large eggs, beaten
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Salt
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One 11-ounce log fresh goat cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Crusty bread and softened butter, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Divide the sausage and onion between 2 large nonstick or cast-iron skillets and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and thyme to the skillets and season with pepper. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the skillets and season lightly with salt. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring gently, until the eggs are nearly set, about 3 minutes. Add the goat cheese in lumps and fold them in. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with bread and butter.
Fava Bean Dip, With Khoshari
For Taraz - Village Life, Long Ago
I made this many years ago, for Taraz. Took 8 hours. I remember my Dad making an old fashioned general store for me, when I was in the 7th grade, a classroom project similar to this one. The roof came off, and inside the general store were bags of grain, cans of food, a scale, and many pioneer miniatures I'd collected.
I also made a little cabin for Laurel, out of a shoe box, when she was 7. For three years she lived with her father in Illinois, I lived in Montana. She came for a week's visit each year, and when she went back, on the airplane one year, she carried the little box, with a lid. She traveled all by herself, a direct flight. You cannot love a child from a distance. It requires proximity, and this was all I could send along with her, to remember me. Imagine, one week out of the entire year, to be with her Mother. I would never agree to that arrangement now that I know the toll it takes.
Clearing Our Plots, at Franklin Park
Spent yesterday clearing 'Steve's Plot', pulling out all the old squash vines, kale and mustard. I plan to leave this plot in December, and turn it over to Jeff, who will be the new tenant. I've met him, and he knows how to garden, knows good soil. I'll leave this plot cleaned up and ready for tilling.
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