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USDA Announces $50 Million in Grants for Farmers to Switch to Organic Practices
May 13, 2009 By
The US Department of Agriculture recently announced that $50 million in grant money was being made available to farmers who wanted to switch from conventional to organic farming practices. USDA Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan made the announcement last week of the grant money being made available. The funding for the program is through the [...]
Wheatless Wednesday: My Top Three Gluten Free Staples with Inspiring Snack Ideas
May 13, 2009 By
There are so many fabulous whole foods that are naturally wheatless, from plump, juicy, healing fruits to bright, crisp vegetables to satisfying, protein-rich legumes. But when it comes to carbohydrates — you know, the baked goods and pasta we all crave from time to time — things get a little bit more challenging. But who [...]
Natural Healing With 6 Seasonal Summer Fruits
May 12, 2009 By
Eating fresh, locally grown fruit as opposed to imported fruits shipped from far-off places keeps you eating in season and more in harmony with your environment and climate. We all know a healthy lifestyle is key to optimum weight, longevity and abundant energy. Fruit, used as part of your healthy lifestyle, has many nutritional qualities [...]
The Three Properties of Fat You Should Know to Get Healthier
May 12, 2009 By
I recently attended a talk at my local Whole Foods Market given by natural health author Udo Erasmus, PhD where he discussed the properties of fat and, more specifically, the values of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3’s have received an enormous amount of attention lately, due to the fact that they have the ability to improve [...]
Meatless Monday: Cucumber, Dill and Rice Salad with Tofu “Feta Cheese” Brings a Splash of Summer Flavors
May 11, 2009 By
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with dill. If you grew up on Scandinavian-inspired dishes, as I did, you no doubt have a fond appreciation for its distinctive flavors — I loved to feel dill’s feathery-soft leaves against my hand when exploring in my mom’s garden as a girl. On the other hand, if [...]
Sharing the Beauty and Love of Spring with Flower Cakes for Mother’s Day
May 9, 2009 By
For Easter I made these delicate flower cakes from edible violas and pansies, and with Mother’s Day here, we’re at it again! I used a simple organic cake mix and tried organic applesauce instead of oil and the results were delightful and fluffy. On other occasions I’ve used Ghee in the mix for a richer [...]
