At the supermarket you can buy many different types of oil: olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, flax seeds oil, peanut oil.. some of them are healthier than others but oil is always a highly refined food, and it is not really good for your health. Here are 6 reasons why you should […]
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Three Meat-Free Burgers for Your July 4th BBQ
MUSHROOM-NUT BURGERS Here is an easy way to make a great-tasting burger substitute. When paired with a bun, this burger has a hearty texture and robust taste that stands in magnificently for the meat-based version. Bonus: Freezes well too, so make a double batch! Ingredients: 1½ cups lightly packed, fresh, soft whole-grain bread crumbs (from […]
Cute, Comfortable and Compassionate Style with Julia Ahrens of Miakoda
Her clothes are inspired by a walk in a Zen garden and living in an enchanted forest. But what’s coolest about Julia Ahrens is her commitment to eco-friendly and cruelty-free fashion. She has named her company “Miakoda” a Native American word meaning “power of the moon.” Perhaps as a testament to the grand force of […]
Product Review: SunRAWise Cheese
“I could never go vegan because I can’t give up cheese.” How many times have we all heard that? Or even said it ourselves? I can understand. When I decided to go vegan, cheese was the last thing to go, and it was the hardest to give up. Back then there weren’t any non-dairy […]
Recipe: Creamy Orecchiette with Cabbage & Peas
I am a huge proponent of eating as seasonally & locally as possible, & have been a proud share holder of a local organic farm for 4 years now. Being a CSA member has made a huge impact on my diet, & challenges me to expand my palette & recipe repertoire. I don’t have a […]