April 2010
213 posts
WatchOrganic Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Recipe
WatchOrganic Arrugula Fava Bean Crostini Recipe
Selena Gomez to Launch Eco-Friendly Clothing Line →
Actress/singer Selena Gomez has teamed with Kmart to launch an eco-friendly clothing line in July, just in time for back-to-school shopping.
Aimed at tweens, her Dream Out Loud…
6 Natural Weed Control Solutions →
At our recent Organic Advisory Board meeting at the Texas Department of Agriculture, I gave a review of the current organic herbicide options. Here’s a synopsis of that information. There are…
Alice Waters: Chef, Healthy School Lunch Crusader →
I had the pleasure of talking with Alice Waters, pioneering American chef, author, and the proprietor of Chez Panisse restaurant. A passionate advocate for a food economy that is “good, clean,…
Organic Heirloom Carrot Salad →
This is a delicious, healthy and easy recipe that is perfect for a brunch, summer bbq, or served as a simple salad with dinner. The sweet raisins give it a nice twist and pop kids love. You…
Arugula & Fava-Bean Bruschetta →
The pairing of these classic Italian ingredients, arugula, fava beans, and Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese makes this delicious bruschetta recipe a springtime treat! To make this an easy…
Organic Arugula Fava Bean Bruschetta Recipe -... →
Episode 58 of OrganicAuthority TV watch it now!
The pairing of these classic Italian ingredients, arugula, fava beans, and Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese makes this delicious bruschetta…
Study Links Chocolate Consumption, Depression →
Individuals who screen positive for possible depression appear to consume more chocolate than those who screen negative, according to a report in the April 22 issue of Archives of Internal…
Alice Waters: Chef, Healthy School Lunch Crusader
I had the pleasure of talking with Alice Waters, pioneering American chef, author, and the proprietor of Chez Panisse restaurant. A passionate advocate for a food economy that is “good, clean, and fair”, Alice has inspired so many to rethink the way we grow, how we shop and what we eat. I was especially interested to hear from her about her efforts to transform the school lunch...
6 Natural Weed Control Solutions
At our recent Organic Advisory Board meeting at the Texas Department of Agriculture, I gave a review of the current organic herbicide options. Here’s a synopsis of that information. There are no perfect answers yet, but research is continuing to be done on this issue. 1. Corn Gluten Meal - It is a natural weed and feed fertilizer. It should be broadcast to prevent grassburs, crabgrass, and...
Selena Gomez to Launch Eco-Friendly Clothing Line
Actress/singer Selena Gomez has teamed with Kmart to launch an eco-friendly clothing line in July, just in time for back-to-school shopping. Aimed at tweens, her Dream Out Loud collection—featuring organic cotton and recycled materials—will include value-priced junior sportswear, handbags, belts, scarves, hats, hair accessories and socks/hosiery. Footwear will join the line in October. Gomez, who...
Organic Heirloom Carrot Salad
This is a delicious, healthy and easy recipe that is perfect for a brunch, summer bbq, or served as a simple salad with dinner. The sweet raisins give it a nice twist and pop kids love. You can even make this in bulk and enjoy it for lunch and or dinner throughout the week. To maximize flavors, make this a day ahead. Read more… http://dlvr.it/dc4z
Organic Arugula Fava Bean Bruschetta Recipe -...
Episode 58 of OrganicAuthority TV watch it now! The pairing of these classic Italian ingredients, arugula, fava beans, and Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese makes this delicious bruschetta recipe a springtime treat! To make this an easy recipe, look for shelled fava beans at your local farmers market (if you can't find fava-beans or they are out of season, you can substitute edamame). This...
Arugula & Fava-Bean Bruschetta
The pairing of these classic Italian ingredients, arugula, fava beans, and Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese makes this delicious bruschetta recipe a springtime treat! To make this an easy recipe, look for shelled fava beans at your local farmers market (if you can’t find fava-beans or they are out of season, you can substitute edamame). This delicious, healthy recipe with tender, sweet...
10 Eco Friendly Kitchen Tips For A Healthy Kitchen
1. Replace Toxic Chemical Cleaners with Healthy Eco Friendly Cleaners. It’s time to clean out those toxic chemicals underneath that kitchen sink with safe, natural products. This includes any antibacterial soaps (which usually contain pesticides!), bleach, pesticides or chemicals that are dangerous to you, your kids and pets. When doing this you have two options: Read more…...
Study Links Chocolate Consumption, Depression
Individuals who screen positive for possible depression appear to consume more chocolate than those who screen negative, according to a report in the April 22 issue of _Archives of Internal Medicine_. Those who screened positive consumed an average of 8.4 servings of chocolate per month, compared with 5.4 servings per month among those who screened negative, according to researcher Natalie Rose,...
Consumption of Red Meat Linked to Bladder Cancer
If you eat meat frequently—especially if it’s well done or cooked at high temperatures—you may have a higher risk of developing bladder cancer. “It’s well known that meat cooked at high temperatures generates heterocyclic amines,” compounds that can cause cancer, says Jie Lin, PhD, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Individuals who ate the most...
Disney’s “Oceans” Now in Theaters
After achieving great success with Earth, its first theatrical release, Disneynature released the G-rated Oceans on Earth Day (Thursday)—a film Associated Press movie critic Christy Lemire has called “a stunningly beautiful documentary.” French codirectors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud profile the bodies of water that cover almost 75% of our planet, while sending a message about the...
Jamie Oliver’s Season Finale: The “Revolution”...
Convincing an entire town to change its eating habits may be a herculean feat, but British chef Jamie Oliver never wanted to be perceived as a nutritional superhero. “I’m not trying to pretend I’m bloody Superman or something like that because it’s just not the case,” says Oliver, whose Food Revolution finale airs tonight (9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC). “But I have a very strange job. I have this wonderful...
