Growers and Grocers

The phrase “do one thing” has been swirling around for ages.  When it comes to make a big life-altering change, such as “going green” or a big diet overhaul, sometimes it’s better to do it in baby steps.  Change one thing at a time and a) the whole idea will seem much more manageable and […]

Author Michael Pollan did a full two years of research in writing his latest book, In Defense of Health.  Throughout the nutrition and health tome, he offers this bottom line, “Eat food.  Not too much.  Mostly plants.”  Sounds simple enough.
In a recent issue of People magazine, he gave a few of his specific tips:
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Ingredient-driven restaurants are hip!  HOORAY!  Finally we’re heading back home and just in time.  America’s homogenized pallet is starting to wake up.  Just as carpooling caught fire so has locavorism and we are beginning to learn as a country that organic is great, but knowing your farmer and knowing your food can’t be beat.
As organic farmers, we […]

Unfortunately, when it comes to “going green,” the cost is sometimes prohibitive.  Let’s face it - it usually costs more out-of-pocket to be environmentally conscious, whether it’s buying organic produce or a green cleaning product.  That’s why I’m particularly interested in trying out Clorox’s new Green Works line of cleaners. 
Made with 99% natural biodegradable ingredients […]

Lynda Fassa, an ex-model and mom, started the organic clothing company, Green Babies, nearly fourteen years ago.  Still embracing the green movement full-force, she recently added author to her resume with her new book, Green Babies, Sage Moms.  In a recent issue of People magazine, she gave a few of her favorite tips on bringing […]

Is the green movement hype or hope? If you ask anyone who invested in Bio-fuel, the answer is HYPE.  If you ask the farmers who are reaping the financial rewards of planting more corn than has ever been planted in the United States, HOPE.  What do I think?  HORRENDOUS.  
Just as the world is starting to wake […]

Some people without a Safeway grocery store may be getting access to its wonderful line of organic products called O Organics. Market Watch informs us that Safeway is “striking partnerships to sell its “O Organics” line in Asia and South America” due to a deal with distributing giant Sysco Corp. The line was introduced in […]