Richard Kauffman

Male

Lynden, WA

United States

Profile Information:

How are you currently involved in the Transition?
I recently bought a farm in Whatcom County and am in the process of converting my way of life and the farm to prepare for the coming collapse of an economy based upon a concept of unlimited growth in a world of finite resources.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
I welcome this opportunity to engage with others in the transformation of myself, my farm, and my community into a vibrant, healthy, sustainable ecosystem.
Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?
Let's figure that out together.
In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?
Lynden
Where did you hear about Transition Whatcom and how did you find our community network website?
A link on the Sustainable Bellingham website.
Please note that you do not have to answer all of the above questions in order to join, and you can always come back later to edit your profile. If it's all too many questions for now, please provide a short answer below on why you'd like to join this site (or a summary of the above, if answered).
To connect with and learn from others engaged in Transition.

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  • Sarah Robertson

    Hi Richard, sorry I always forget to check for messages here! The recipe for that bean recipe (at least I think it is this one.. it is good either way!)
    * this recipe is based on using a 5 quart crock pot, so you can cut it in half if you have a smaller crock pot

    3 cups dried black-eyed peas, cleaned and washed thoroughly
    2 medium tomatoes
    1 medium yellow or red onion (chopped)
    1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut in small pieces
    4 cloves of garlic (but we always add around 8 or 9!)
    2-3 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne chilies, stems removed
    2 large bunches of cilantro
    2 tbs roasted cumin and coriander
    2 tbs salt
    1 tsp turmeric powder
    1tsp red chili powder
    6 cups of water

    I hope you enjoy, and again I am sorry it took me so long to get this to you!

    P.S. I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
  • Ginger Kennell

    I look forward to meeting you soon!

     

    Ginger

  • Heather K

    Hi Richard!  Good to meet you at B'ham Co-housing for the Seeding Gifting Communities circle- http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/seeding-gift-communities-we

    I'll forward you info later for an invite to the TW Earth Gardens Network- http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/group/organic

    and also for the Transition Lynden link that is on our site.

    I look forward to seeing your farm & welcoming you to our Koma Kulshan - Salish Sea watershed communities!