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The husband and I spent our college years in Southern California, and we frequently find ourselves craving authentic tacos. We’ve identified a few local establishments over the years, but I’ve also discovered it’s fairly easy to make great carnitas (roasted pork) at home. The main ingredient is time, but other...
Dinner Twice: Cuban Pork Two Ways
After getting through the first trimester of my pregnancy, where we relied on take-out dinners far more frequently than usual, I’ve been trying to get back into the habit of daily cooking and adopting some new strategies that’ll make it easier to get dinner on the table when dealing with...
So glad it’s Friday, and even gladder that we should have some gorgeous sunny weather finally this weekend. Spring is on the way! Food FAIL of the Week: The corn farmers are lashing out at Food Inc.’s Oscar nomination, saying the farming practices portrayed negatively in the film are responsible for...
As I mentioned Friday, I planned to make Jewish cookies known as hamantaschen over the weekend. Hamantaschen are triangle-shaped cookies traditionally filled with thick poppyseed or prune spread, or other fruit preserves. They are traditionally made during Purim — a Jewish holiday festival similar to Mardi Gras — but can...
I have a bad habit of “starring” links in my Twitter feed to share later, and then never getting back to them. (Surely someone out there could create an app that reads those links and sends you back a cliff notes version, right??) So I thought I’d try sharing a...
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Newspaper Features One of My Recipes
As I've told you before, I worked with the healthy-food innovators at Santa Barbara's Backyard Bowls to create some new menu items. (More coming soon, too!) The local paper there, the Santa Barbara News-Press, did a nice writeup on Backyard......
I was buying apples at the farmer's market Sunday (as usual), when my favorite apple farmer informed me that I wouldn't be seeing him until next fall (I try to eat seasonally and only locally grown fruits and vegetables). To......
Feeling Cold? Bake Some Squash!
On a cold winter morning or a cold winter night, for that matter, there's nothing like baking some delicious winter squash to warm you up -- and even warm up your house. I love baking in the winter, and find......
The humble coconut is a truly incredible food. People lost at sea have survived by eating them, even including their husks. I feel lucky to be able to have them all the time (I usually buy a couple of coconuts......
While shopping at the Santa Barbara's farmer's market today for Thanksgiving dinner, I purchased two pounds of grapes. As I paid, the farmer said, "thank you, we'll see you next May." I was shocked and horrified and asked, "what do......
Is Millennium the Best Restaurant In the World?
On a recent visit to San Francisco, I enjoyed the best meal and dining experience I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time—it happened at Millennium. From the mouth-watering food to the impeccable service, the innovation and attention to......
Organic nature news organic information blog
Teflon cookware contains hidden dangers. Read about how you can protect yourself and your family....
organic sweets that satisfy our sweet tooth without added chemicals....
Find your organic baby products here. Organic cotton and wool clothing and bedding, and organic baby food. When only the best will do....
As more and more organic vineyards develop throughout the world, consumers have more choices for quality organic wine. A partial list of them is given....
organic farming - its history and its impact today
A history of organic farming and its impact on the organics movement today. With links to IFOAM and other resources....
organic food categories continue to grow. Here is a list of the major ones, with links to favorite websites....
Chews Wise
Will GM Alfalfa Mean the End of Organic Milk?
That's what many fear about genetically engineered alfalfa. Organic farmers grow alfalfa as a forage crop for livestock, but genetically engineered crops can pollinate organic crops, making them non-organic. No organic forage, no organic livestock. No organic livestock, no organic milk. That scenario has already played out in corn and...
Hope for Blue Fin Tuna, U.S. Backs Ban
Big news for a prized but endangered fish. Hopefully, this will lead to movement to ban trade in a species that is headed for extinction. The Washington Post reports:The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it supports prohibiting international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna, a move that could lead to the...
Organic Milk? You Need Grass For That
A decade after such regulations were proposed, the USDA has passed new requirements for organic dairy farmers. New rules specify that cows must be allowed to graze on open pastures for at least 120 days of the year and get a minimum of 30 percent of their nutrition from fresh...
Winner! Snowpocalypse Bread Baking Challenge
Now that the snow is melting, turning the city into a gritty wet mess, it's time to pick the winner of the snowpocalypse bread baking challenge. There were about two dozen entries to the contest, posted on Flickr, with some amazing breads, many by first time bakers. It was hard...
Behind the Organic Pasture Rule at the USDA
After one of the most contentious issues in the organic food world was put to rest last week, I happened to be feeding a few goats in Massachusetts. I pulled some grass from a nearby field and walked over to the animals. They came right up to me and started...
Early Entry in Snowpocalypse Bread Baking Challenge
Here's an early entry from DC in the snowpocalypse bread baking challenge and I'd say it looks pretty tasty with a great crust. You still have until Tuesday to bake your bread and enter the contest! We've got a bunch more entries in the Flickr group here....
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An Organic St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Visit an inn on the Emerald Isle, and you’ll invariably be invited to a traditional Irish breakfast. Historically, farmers’ wives would serve the following foods to ensure their husbands received a hearty meal—one that often eliminated the need for lunch later in the day. Irish tea. No Irish breakfast is complete without...
Reaching Out to Communities of Color
The Hip Hop Caucus, an organization that encourages urban youth to become active in elections, policymaking and service projects, recently traveled more than 2,000 miles, through nine states, to promote clean energy. The Hip Hop Caucus’ Clean Energy Now! Bus Tour closed on the Capitol’s steps after hosting events at...
Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes
The Asian spice turmeric is perhaps best associated with curry dishes, but savvy organic consumers also recognize its health benefits—from reducing inflammation to its potential role in preventing diabetes. Turmeric fans know the spice adds vibrant color to any dish, and our weekend recipe is no exception. Earthy cauliflower and...
Rising grocery costs and concerns over toxic pesticides have led many organic consumers to start home vegetable gardens. The task is easier than you may think, and you don’t need an expansive plot of land to enjoy nature’s bounty. Many popular veggies can grow in containers or compact spaces. Here...
Should Food Prices Reflect Health Priorities?
As noted yesterday in When Costs Rise, Sales of Unhealthful Foods Drop, so-called sin taxes on unhealthful foods may help stem America’s obesity and diabetes epidemics. Facing critical budget deficits, some city and state legislators are embracing the idea. Earlier this month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter proposed a tax on soda...
When Costs Rise, Sales of Unhealthful Foods Drop
Adults tend to consume less pizza and soda when prices increase, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a report in yesterday’s edition of Archives of Internal Medicine. “To compensate for food environments where healthful foods (i.e., fresh fruits and vegetables) tend to cost...
Simple, Good and Tasty
Lucky, Green, Local and Fun: A Fresh Look at St. Patrick's Day
photo credit: Zazzle.com"May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far.” Leave it to an Irish blessing to anticipate overindulgence! Though my Morgan roots came originally from Scotland, my maternal grandmother...
Upcoming Workshop Helps Chefs Put More Local Food on Their Menus
My first cooking job was at a small German diner on my hometown’s Main Street in Northern Minnesota. It was a hybridized place; we hand-pounded schnitzel cut from pigs the chef had raised, but we also served a dizzying number of filet-o-fish sandwiches. And when we ran out of green...
Organic Farmers at MOSES Conference Plant Seeds for a Sustainable Future
A couple of weeks ago, I spent a day at the largest annual organic farming conference in the US, held just two hours away from the Twin Cities, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) conference provided a glimpse into the zeitgeist of today’s organic movement....
Still Searching for a CSA? Consider This...
For years, I would see a vegetable like okra or mustard greens in a grocery store and imagine what it would be like to make a delicious meal with such exotic ingredients. I was constantly promising myself that next week I would find recipes to fulfill my culinary fantasies. But...
Pastureland Butter is Key Ingredient in Scotch Shortbread
Most of the buzz about grass-fed cows focuses on their lean and flavorful meat. But what about their milk?Making butter and cheese from the milk of grass-fed cows is a lot like making a varietal wine. This is not the plonk composed of a crushed mixture of grapes from a...
Ely Organics
Chemicals Make You Fat – The Medical Evidence
The evidence is mounting… This is not new information to me. In 2005, the ONEgroup wrote an article in their Organic and Natural Living Tabloid about this very topic. Chemicals Make You Fat – The Medical Evidence – Eliminate Chemical Calories What is the cause of obesity? Why do current estimates suggest that...
Chemicals can turn genes on and off; new tests needed, scientists say.
A National Academies workshop examined the evidence of epigenetic effects and considered whether the thousands of chemicals in use today should be tested for them. Some pollutants and chemicals don't kill cells or mutate DNA. Instead, they may be more subtle, muting genes or turning them on at the wrong...
Kid-Safe Chemicals Act: EWG “10 Americans”
“Ten Americans”: We all know pollution and toxins are bad for you. But the Environmental Working Group has conducted perhaps the deepest analysis of this issue on the most vulnerable demographic on the planet. Some shocking information in one of the most entertaining presentations of the conference. Ken Cook speaking...
A growing body of evidence shows that something is wrong with the sexual health of human males. Scientists now believe that certain man made chemicals are now to blame. They interfere with the male hormonal system and are playing havoc with the basic building blocks of male sexual...
Food packaging leaks BPA, phthalates
Food packaging leaks BPA, phthalates At least 50 chemicals capable of interfering with hormones is permitted in packaging in the United States and the European Union, a recent study says...
WEBINAR: Entrepreneurial Activism with Alf Orpen, ONEgroup
It is a common cry of many scientists and economists that within the next 20 years we must implement a strategy to create an ecologically sustainable world. Logically, business is the most powerful vehicle to expedite that outcome. It is imperative that we move rapidly towards a time when technologies...
LeviTea
Is My Food Really USDA Certified Organic?
What does “Organic” Mean? Organic agriculture is a production method that emphasizes the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental... Blissful Writings About Tea, Green Living, Health, Recipes, Spas and Weight Loss ...
Natural Healing: Tea Tree and Lavender Essential Oils
Aromatherapy By now everyone has heard the term. Many know what it means, and some know how to apply the use of essential oils into their everyday life. For me, the use of essential oils became a way... Blissful Writings About Tea, Green Living, Health, Recipes, Spas and Weight Loss ...
There are essentially three main classes or grades of tea: 1) Leaf, 2) Broken and 3) Dust. In each of these main classes, the tea is further classified according to size and the final grades which... Blissful Writings About Tea, Green Living, Health, Recipes, Spas and Weight Loss ...
Based on the type of manufacturing process, teas in general can be classified into three major types: green tea (un-oxidized), oolong tea (partially oxidized) and black tea (fully oxidized). Apart... Blissful Writings About Tea, Green Living, Health, Recipes, Spas and Weight Loss ...
Tea is produced in 35 countries worldwide spread over all continents. The total area under tea stands at around 2.79 million hectares with Asia accounting for 89% of the area followed by Africa with... Blissful Writings About Tea, Green Living, Health, Recipes, Spas and Weight Loss ...
Pays to Live Green
Reduce the money you spend on cleaning products and make your house healthier with the "e cloth"....
Whales Wars is an interesting documentary/reality show that has been on Animal Planet for 2 seasons. The show is about a war between two sides, conservationists part of the organization Sea Shepherd and Japanese Whalers who hunt off of the coast of Antarctica. There is a constant struggle between both sides...
While I was recently in the shower, I was thinking of why it takes some people so long to take showers. Upon realizing that I was wasting time in the shower while doing so, I quickly finished my shower. Photo by silveraquarius. There are so many different ways while we are in...
Whenever visiting a public, I’m always left feeling unsure of which hand drying method is more green: a hand dryer or paper towels. Neither method is particularly environmentally friendly but a debate many of you have probably thought of at one point. Hand dryers are usually consider to be the more...
If you hadn’t already noticed, I’ve added a new Green Widgets section onto my blog. These new widgets contain similar functionality to a few of the green calculators I currently have on my site, but are available for use on your site. Each widget is fully customizable with a variety...
The Union of Concerned Scientists has recently released a hybrid scorecard on their website, www.hybridcenter.org , which ranks hybrid vehicles by environmental impact, value (price) and forced features (features which do not come standard that drive up the cost of the vehicle). The scorecard can be found at www.hybridcenter.org/hybrid-scorecard/index.html. Clicking...