Winter Warmer: Pear Nog
Serve up a twist on the traditional, festive drink this holiday season that your whole family and friends will enjoy and love! Ingredients:• 1 pear peeled, cored and cut in chunks• 1 cup of egg nog (dairy or soy)• 2 ice cubes cracked• Dash of cinnamon Directions:Place all ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed […]
let’s not forget to be thankful for the earth
Thanksgiving is just a week away and many of us will be surrounded by friends and family enjoying an amazing home cooked meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. With delicious food on our minds, we often forget how the Thanksgiving holiday affects the environment. Of the 248 million turkeys raised each year, over two-thirds […]
HOW TO: Enjoy Your Labor Day Weekend
You probably don’t need anyone to tell you how to spend your Labor Day weekend, but the fine folks at Organic Gardening came up with a list of a few nifty ways to enjoy the long weekend. We think they’re pretty great, so we figured we’d share them with you. Enjoy! 1. Go to a farmers’ […]
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 […]