Growers and Grocers

It’s no secret that as shoppers grow more interested in sustainable and organic foods, producers and manufacturers become more eager to jump on board.
The Wall Street Journal’s recently-published list of “Five Green Goods Not Worth the Added Green,” is a good starting place for consumers weary of “greenwashing” and wary of products that simply don’t […]

Last week was more than a little bit of a test on my nerves: fires broke out directly east of my home. I was scared to say the least… scared enough to not sleep for days. Thankfully, the fire is under control and life is back to normal. But in those moments of almost… okay… […]

Honey is evocative for me. I can’t smell it without thinking of my grandparents’ home in the country, the honey jar a permanent fixture in the walk-in pantry there.
My grandparents brought their ”old country” way of life with them when they emigrated, locavores before the term even existed. They bought neighbor-made rye bread in loaves as large as couch pillows.  […]

Punk Rock Cabinet de la Meridienne, Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar – located on the third floor atrium of Bendel’s – is the perfect respite for fair trade organic tea and single origin fair trade truffles.
After an exhibit at MoMA, a visit to the polar bears at the Central Park Zoo, or window shopping at Tiffany’s, […]

It’s almost that time. Father’s Day is less than a week away. Scrambling for a gift yet?Well, stop-scrambling and get buying! There are a lot of great options out there for the eco-friendly dad. Over the next three days, I will tell you about some of the coolest, Earth-conscious gifts you can find.
Today, I’m highlighting […]

These days many of us are trying to go green in many areas of our lives.  Food Network has jumped in and provided a helpful list of ways you can do this without making huge changes all at once.  Here are some highlights:
Shop locally.  This will give you fresher produce and you’ll be supporting family […]

Who knew that bringing your owns bags to the grocery would help the environment and your wallet? After a recent visit to my local Nob Hill, I was very excited to see money refunded for every bag I used!

Now, granted, it may only be $0.05 (per bag)…but, hey, free money is free money!
Check to see […]

Community-supported agriculture programs (more commonly known as CSAs) aren’t new; they’ve been growing across the U.S. for the past three decades. It’s a simple concept - subscribers buy shares in a local farm, usually at the beginning of the year so that the farmer can use the money to invest in the year’s crops. Come […]

I love reusable tote bags.  Whether I get them from Trader Joes, Whole Foods or even Shop Rite, they are ridiculously inexpensive, and the benefits to using them in terms of helping the environment make it a no-brainer for me.  Back in January, Whole Foods gave plastic bags the old heave-ho, offering customers reasonably priced […]

In a moment both shimmering and tantalizing, ramps have arrived.  Signifying the return of the fairy tale bounty of the summer Union Square Greenmarket, in flavor, ramps are a delightfully delicate cross between garlic and leek.
Trim off the bulb, and wash, pying attention to where the leaves separate.
Zucchini Ramp Omelet

Sauté one small diced zucchini in […]