Have you tried African Rooibus Bush teas? I confess that they are my newest addiction. I’ve been a dedicated tea drinker for most of my life. Black tea, green tea, herbal tea… you name it, I probably drink it. Well, truth be told, I don’t enjoy spicy teas, like chai, but otherwise I love to […]
Living Naturally
Trend Spotting: Brussels Sprouts
No less a respected culinary source than the James Beard Foundation has predicted that Brussels sprouts will be one of our major trends for 2010. To that I say: What took you so long? (Be sure to read all the way down for a chance to win a free cookbook!) We love, love, love Brussels […]
Eco-Friendly Wedding Sets and Travel
The cool people who sell artisan and eco-friendly jewelry over at the Turtle Love Committee have decided to feature the story of my engagement to my husband as part of their ongoing promotion of unique tales of love and their special diamond-free engagement and wedding sets. They are even featuring this photo, snapped almost twelve […]
Mini Izzes: The Right Size for the Right Soda
It has been fun to find these mini-cans of Izze Natural Sodas. The 8.4 oz. can feels like a much more reasonable size than the typical 12.5 oz. soft drink can. I like Izze’s because they typically have an ingredient list of fewer than 5 items, I can identify all of them, and they taste […]
Which Produce Should I Always Buy Organic
It feels like a good time to review the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list of fruit and vegetables with the heaviest loads of pesticides. Although I try to only buy organic produce whenever I can, sometimes it’s just not possible and I must settle for a conventionally-produced fruit or vegetable. It’s times like these […]
