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Chef Michelle Reflects on Eight Years!
As I wait for students to arrive for their dinner meal I thought it would be a great time to reflect on my eight-year stint as the Kitchen Manager for Yestermorrow. I have stated often that I have found my happy place. This still holds true. I believe in longevity and can only think of one job where I had one foot out the back door...Trying to get the best out of parsnips
Recipes are living things, always in need of review and reinvention. Working on a dish at Yestermorrow can be a funny process, since I don’t want to repeat menu items too frequently - so like a home cook might I come back to a dish every few weeks to work on it, whereas in a restaurant I might work on it consistently for several weeks....Cabinets and Junk Beds: Updates from the current Woodworking Certificate and Home Design/Build classes
Passive House News Round-Up
Passive house principles, hailing originally from the German passivhaus movement, are gaining popularity in the net zero design industry for their simple efficiency. Passive houses harness the energy from the sun using intentional design based on the seasons and path of light. Large windows are used to heat the space using low winter sun, and overhangs to provide shade and cooling. As passive houses gain traction in the US as a viable and versatile option, more and more cities and organizations are incorporating these principles to create affordable, green public and private housing. We've done the research for you - here's the latest from the world of passive house building: affordable senior living in Boston, housing for victims of wildfires in Colorado, and new standards being set in Scotland.
Starting Seeds
