http://www.vittles.us Vittles Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:37:52 +0000 http://www.vittles.us en http://www.vittles.us/Some-Like-It-Raw http://www.vittles.us/following/vittles.us/Some-Like-It-Raw Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:37:52 +0000 Vittles 4737141 How do you measure the small threat of a food-born illness against bland, nutrient depleted, industrially processed milk? From still slop dairies to ultra pasteurization, Some Like It Raw explores The Milk Question through historical perspective and interviews with farmers and raw milk advocates — all animated wire armature dolls, water colors and fabric cutouts. Animation - Andrea Love Interview Crew - Elizabeth Berg, Sarah Habeck Voice of Milton Roseneau - Eric Love Music - Andrea Love How do you measure the small threat of a food-born illness against bland, nutrient depleted, industrially processed milk? From still slop dairies to ultra... http://www.vittles.us/Seed-Root http://www.vittles.us/following/vittles.us/Seed-Root Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:59:46 +0000 Vittles 3589434 <img src="http://payload64.cargocollective.com/1/5/170931/3589434/dougjones_cap.jpg" width="576" height="411" width_o="576" height_o="411" src_o="http://payload64.cargocollective.com/1/5/170931/3589434/dougjones_cap_o.jpg" data-mid="18578487" border="0" align="left"/> A seed is stored life. A seed is, metaphorically, the promise of the future." Every year, Jack West returns to Piedmont Biofarm for several weeks to work with farmer Doug Jones on seed saving. Doug develops and adapts annuals like peppers and Asian greens to thrive in the heat and humidity of the South. He is well know for this work throughout the country. Doug's work with Jack - his former farm manager - brings out the eccentricities that come with a life almost exclusively devoted to a thriving idea, the long days and nights running into a singular path towards a genetically determined future of beginnings, growth and senescence. Jack and Doug's working relationship and friendship evolves during their short visits, the question of who is the seed and who is the root constantly switching back and forth with each passing day. Project Director -Trace Ramsey This project is currently in production. Help us share this story by making a contribution or contacting us with an original soundtrack idea. A seed is stored life. A seed is, metaphorically, the promise of the future." Every year, Jack West returns to Piedmont Biofarm for several weeks to work with... http://www.vittles.us/Farmer-Veteran http://www.vittles.us/following/vittles.us/Farmer-Veteran Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:35:45 +0000 Vittles 3142669 Watching a chicken hatch makes combat veteran Alex Sutton smile, so he decides to become a farmer. The sense of purpose he once felt as a soldier returns, but his crippling PTSD remains. Along with his wife, Jessica, he toils through four seasons on a different kind of battlefield and wonders if, for him, the war will ever end. The 1.6 million men and women who fought in the post-9/11 wars are coming home to a larger challenge — rural America is dwindling, the economy is struggling and VA centers are overburden and understaffed. More than 6,500 veteran suicides are logged each year, far Watching a chicken hatch makes combat veteran Alex Sutton smile, so he decides to become a farmer. The sense of purpose he once felt as a soldier returns, but his... http://www.vittles.us/FRANK http://www.vittles.us/following/vittles.us/FRANK Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:29:25 +0000 Vittles 2758881 <img src="http://payload22.cargocollective.com/1/5/170931/2758881/Frank_promo_lunch.jpg" width="640" height="360" width_o="640" height_o="360" src_o="http://payload22.cargocollective.com/1/5/170931/2758881/Frank_promo_lunch_o.jpg" data-mid="13998292" border="0" align="left"/> Frank learned to make spinach casserole from a woman named Grace in 1964. She wanted Frank to be tough like Popeye in case anyone at school tried to beat him up for living in a home with an inter-racial couple — Grace was white and living with Frank's father. She knew that if she used enough cheese and boiled eggs he would listen. Project Producers - D.L. Anderson, Kavanah Anderson This project is currently in post-production. Help us share Frank's story by making a contribution or contacting us with an original soundtrack idea. Get your Vittles by subscribing to our newsletter. Frank learned to make spinach casserole from a woman named Grace in 1964. She wanted Frank to be tough like Popeye in case anyone at school tried to beat him up... http://www.vittles.us/Cafe-Sense http://www.vittles.us/following/vittles.us/Cafe-Sense Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:24:48 +0000 Vittles 2317679 Morning coffee is a familiar routine for Americans. It’s one of the world’s largest traded commodities, fuel for the day ahead. With more than 1,000 aromatic compounds, coffee is also the most chemically complex beverage that humans consume. Café Sense examines the long journey of a single bean and the craft of coffee cupping, or tasting, offered weekly for the curious consumer by Counter Culture Coffee in Durham, North Carolina. Kyle Brouhard, a visually-impaired coffee cupper, walks along the highway from his home to the direct-trade roaster in order to experience flavors harvested from around the world and the memories associated with them. Audio Production - D.L. Anderson, Brooke Darrah Shuman Cinematography - D.L. Anderson, Andrew Synowiez Editor - D.L. Anderson, Brooke Darrah Shuman Illustrations - Catherine Edgerton Interviews - D.L. Anderson, Brooke Darrah Shuman, Victoria Bouloubasis Original Score - Johnathan Henderson Get your Vittles by subscribing to our newsletter. Morning coffee is a familiar routine for Americans. It’s one of the world’s largest traded commodities, fuel for the day ahead. With more than 1,000 aromatic... http://www.vittles.us/Wok-Next-Door http://www.vittles.us/following/vittles.us/Wok-Next-Door Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:18:22 +0000 Vittles 2317246 Joe lived next to Julia and Johnny for years and barely knew the couple — but he always smelled delicious ginger and garlic creations coming from their window. One day he knocked on their door to ask for a Chinese cooking lessons. His love of Chinese food turned out to have a longer history than he knew. Featuring - Bob & Merle Schwartz, Joe Schwartz, Johnny & Julia Cheung, Li Ming Asian Market Cinematography - D.L. Anderson Audio Engineering - Brooke Darrah Shuman, Lisa Sorg Story - Joe Schwartz, Lisa Sorg Editor - D.L. Anderson, Brooke Darrah Shuman Original Soundtrack - Phil Cook Produced in partnership with the Independent Weekly LIVE LONGER<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/5/170931/2317246/long_life_front_web.jpg" width="600" height="373" width_o="600" height_o="373" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/5/170931/2317246/long_life_front_web_o.jpg" data-mid="18635428" border="0" align="left"/> Click to download a printable version of this recipe card created by Karri Roberts Get your Vittles by subscribing to our newsletter. Joe lived next to Julia and Johnny for years and barely knew the couple — but he always smelled delicious ginger and garlic creations coming from their window....