It’s silly, but I feel an almost childlike joy at the sight of the first sweet pea bloom of the spring. I’m not alone either – my whole family has a place in their own personal cycle of seasons for this small, delicate, softly fragrant flower. The bed next to the kitchen is the center [...]
Spring Peas
Posted April 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Spent on Spinach? Try Swiss Chard!
Posted April 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
I am lucky. I was born to parents who were brought up on leafy greens, namely collards, mustard and turnip greens. I never had to “learn to like” them like so many people I know. The more bitter, the better! But that’s not the case for most folks. If it’s not lettuce or spinach, it’s [...]
Flowers for Mom
Posted April 25th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 8th this year), and as you start planning the perfect day for mom, don’t forget the flowers! Of course, there are many ways to let mom know she’s special — whether it’s a handmade card or breakfast in bed (to name just a few). And here [...]
25 Ways to Enjoy the “King of Cheese”
Posted April 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
We did it! On Saturday, April 16th, we successfully simultaneously cracked open more than 305 wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano. That’s one wheel for each of our stores….and then some! And to top if off, we broke a Guinness World Record (which had been set by us in 2008) for most number of wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano cracked [...]
Choosing The Fork Over the Knife
Posted April 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
The knife referred to in the ground-breaking film Forks Over Knives cuts in two ways. The movie argues that when we choose to remove or greatly reduce the amount of food we consume that requires knives to eat (like meat) and reconfigure our plates to be plant-strong, we can avoid going under the knife for [...]
Rumba, Mambo and Cha Cha Cha
Posted April 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Read on to enter to win a 12-CD set from Putumayo’s Latin Collection. Dan Storper is the CEO and Founder of Putumayo World Music. As a young kid growing up in the 1950s, I remember watching my parents and their friends dancing the mambo and cha cha cha. While these weren’t styles they’d grown up [...]
Red-Rated Swordfish & Tuna No More!
Posted April 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Last September, we unveiled our color-coded, science-based sustainability ratings for wild-caught seafood created by our partners, Blue Ocean Institute and Monterey Bay Aquarium. At the time, we said that we would seek out ways to source swordfish and tuna more sustainably as part of a larger initiative to move toward fully sustainable seafood departments — [...]
Win a Gift Basket of Cleaning Products
Posted April 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Could you use a “green” makeover of your household cleaning products? In celebration of Earth Day, we are giving away a collection of household cleaning products to five lucky winners! This will include everything from paper towels and bath tissue to sponges, trash bags, laundry detergent and spray cleaner. Just tell us why you’re inspired [...]
Green Up Spring Cleaning with the Eco-Scale™
Posted April 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Beginning on Earth Day, we’ll be launching our new Eco-Scale™ Rating System for household cleaning products. What does this mean for you? It means that figuring out how to scrub, wash and polish in an earth-friendly way just got easier! This new rating system gives you the information you need to make more informed choices [...]
Earth-Friendly Project: Bird Feeder
Posted April 20th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Happy Earth Day! (A little early – it’s officially this Friday, April 22nd). Throughout April, we’ve shared fun kid-oriented and earth-friendly activities. Check out our posts on DIY fossils made from coffee grounds, a compact herb garden and easy bird biscuits. This week’s project will have the neighborhood birds flocking to your house for breakfast, lunch [...]