Aquaponics Videos at PlanetStewards com

The Planet Stewards website went live a few days ago. And the free teaser (32 minutes worth) is the video they shot of me and my daughter, Tara Phillips, at the September 2011 Aquaponics Association Conference.

I remember being very happy and very tired that night. But its fun remembering that weekend. I explain a bit why I started designing my own system (because I couldnt bear to pay for shipping for the systems then available) and some plumbing improvements I either discovered or imported.

Other videos from the conference are available for $20 apiece, if I recall correctly. Considering the price of air fare, hotel, and conference registration, thats a good deal (not to mention the fact that time travel to a past event would be prohibitive).

Visit PlanetStewards.com or click here to just watch the interview.

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Beets and Canned Bluegill

I was delighted to see that my beets have actually developed roots this year. Last year the roots were tiny, and I had resigned myself to only getting beet greens.

I simply rinsed the beet root and simmered it in salted water for 45 minutes. After the root is cooked, the skin slides right off. The root was delightful as is and was even better drizzled with good olive oil and a dash of sea salt.

In other news, I came across a recipe for canning bluegills that eliminates the need to skin or bone, and lets you use even little fish.

Bayou Bills Canned Bluegill Recipe

I love the idea of being able to preserve the fish like that, since therell be winter days when fishing a fresh one wont be my idea of fun. These canned bluegill look like theyd be a bit like canned salmon, with the crunchy but edible bones.

Bayou Bill passed away in 2009, but I had a chat with his widow, Nancy. Shed be delighted to know folks are using Bills recipes. Enjoy!

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