Hunting for Organic, Local Winter Produce?
Shopping for organic produce in the winter can be expensive and a challenge, but there is a bigger bounty of produce available than you might realize. Eating seasonally, which is essentially eating locally, makes it more manageable. If you get over the idea that you should be able to eat anything you want anytime of […]
Turn Holiday Distress into De-stress!
It’s the same story year after year. The holidays are approaching and visions of holiday stress are dancing in our heads. This was going to be the year we were going to keep it simple, keep it healthy, and spend more time with the ones we love. Don’t distress…de-stress! Organic.org has done some of the […]
A Seductively Healthy Valentine’s Dinner
What can you do to make a special Valentine’s Day dinner for your sweetie? Make it hot, make it healthy, and make it easy! Studies show that spicy foods can raise your heart rate, cause flushing, and generally mimic some of the effects of sexual stimulation. For centuries, chiles and other heat-inducing ingredients have been […]
Organic Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Cupcakes
Making some delectable chocolate goodness for your loved one could be the perfect route to the heart! corpusbonvivant.blogspot.com/organic-chocolate-marshmallow-cupcakes
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Here are some great drink recipes from Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni, owners of Drink. Event Bartending in San Francisco, to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Love Potion #122 oz. organic 100% pomegranate juice1 1/2 oz. Square One™ organic vodka1/2 organic blood orange, squeezed1/2 lime, squeezed1/4 to 1/2 oz. simple syrup (50% raw sugar–50% water, dissolved)Cranberries for […]
Earthbound Farm’s Famous Maple Almond Granola
Ingredients:4 1/2 cups (18 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)3/4 cup (3 ounces) shelled, raw, unsalted sunflower seeds1 1/2 cups slivered or coarsely chopped raw almonds2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup, preferably Grade A Dark Amber1/3 cup canola oil1 cup raisins Directions:1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and […]
Are You a Chocolate Lover?
During the Valentine season, chocolate sales increase immensely. Teach your kids and others around you the importance of buying Fair Trade chocolate. Log ontoecochildsplay.com/2009/01/29/global-exchange to get the details!
Cookin’ Couscous
Couscous has been popular among many different cultures, one of the first written recipes for couscous is found in a 13th century Hispano–Muslim cookbook, which references the recipe as “known all over the world.” Many people think of couscous as Middle Eastern or Mediterranean in origin, but it is really from Western Africa, where details […]
The Family Dinner: Quick and Easy
Everyone enjoys homemade meals, but few of us have the time to devote to home-cooking. Preparing your own food allows you better control over the quality of ingredients that go into each meal. Cooking at home gives you the option of selecting high-quality fresh organic ingredients for you and your family. Takeout and pre-package meals […]
Healthy Habits: Juice and Kids
It may surprise you to hear that overconsumption of juice can contribute to obesity. A recent study of small children found that those who consumed more than 12 ounces a day were more overweight than other children. While this study is not conclusive evidence, it is worthy of mention. It is not uncommon for children […]
Organic Wines
Increasing efforts are being made in one kitchen to the next to eat more consciously. Organic sales continue to rise and consumers are becoming more educated on healthier food options, with organic stealing the scene. In fact, it’s not uncommon to sit down to an entire meal of organic ingredients, and now, even organic wine […]
Feeding Your Green Baby
If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, making organic baby food is a great way to go. Consider the green facts:Organic—Organic fruits and vegetables are the best choice for making baby food. They are the most natural ingredients, and organic foods drastically reduce harm to the environment.Less waste—When you make your own baby […]