From GENE LOGSDON Along the one lane country roads in our county, the traveler encounters an occasional roadside tree, all by itself at the edge of the endless fields of corn and soybeans. The casual passerby may see nothing unusual about the trees but those of us who have lived here almost as long as [...]
Gene Logsdon: The Lonely Hickories
Posted October 27th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Organic Honeycrisp Apple Sale This Friday!
Posted October 27th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Sound the alarm! As part of our Fall into Organics celebration, organic Honeycrisp apples (one of the most anticipated fruits of the season!) will be just .49 per pound in all stores on Friday, October 29th! That’s a heck of a deal of 50% off! While the apple is an age-old autumn favorite, Honeycrisp is [...]
Organic Recipe: Tarragon Seafood Hash Breakfast
Posted October 27th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From JESSE COOL 2 servings ¾ pound fresh fish or shellfish 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped organic red onion ¼ cup coarsely chopped organic red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup cubed cooked organic potatoes 2 tablespoons crisp dry white wine ½ to ¾ cup clam juice or fish stock 1 [...]
Understanding the Immune System for Winter Wellness
Posted October 26th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Ever wonder what your immune system is actually made of? Learn how the body responds to foreign invaders and what you can do both internally and externally to support winter wellness. Nancy Angelini is National Science Educator for Source Naturals and Planetary Herbals, with more than 14 years (and 1500 lectures!) in the natural products [...]
Le Gruyere from Switzerland
Posted October 26th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Flying into Switzerland I am always amazed by the mountains. The world famous Alps, home to mountaineers, skiers and even stories about elephants crossing (not sure how this ever happened). In my visits to the country I have always been impressed by the pristine wonder of nature. The green is vibrant and the sky is [...]
Organic Finger Foods for Babies
Posted October 25th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From LISA BARNES By the age of 9 months, baby will likely let you know he is interested in feeding himself by grabbing the spoon and picking food up in his hands. It will be a while yet before he is able to wield a spoon on his own, but he can certainly learn to [...]
Roast or Toast Pumpkin Seeds
Posted October 25th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Even as a kid, I was never much for candy. After dressing up and trick-or-treating, my favorite thing about Halloween was when Mom would roast the pumpkin seeds. They were delicious, although much harder to get at since they weren’t shelled! Halloween was my one and only experience with pumpkin seeds, until I moved to [...]
A Whole New Gift Box
Posted October 24th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Go to our gift box page, choose one of five delightful (we think), affordable ( to , plus shipping) gift boxes, order online. Done! Your gift will be delivered to the doorstep of your choice. Simple. And since it’s from Whole Foods Market, you know your gift is going to show your giftee that you [...]
Team Members Give Back in Guatemala
Posted October 23rd, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
It’s our last day of school in Pena Blanca; we’ve been volunteering at a rural community school for the past three weeks and today the kids in the first grade class are surprisingly quiet. I’ve grown accustomed to the morning madness of the children in the classroom I was assisting in and to deal with [...]
Think Outside the Can
Posted October 23rd, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
I love making soup! I get my big pot out and start peeling and chopping, sautéing and pouring, stirring and simmering. It’s a long slow process and I love it. But you know what? I also love eating soup and there are some days I just don’t have the time or the energy to make [...]