The Beginnings of the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program

Non GMO Project

This is part 3 of WholeSoy & Co’s series on Non-GMO’s. 
WholeSoy & Co. decided years ago to take action. We have always used organic, non-GMO soybeans and ingredients in our products, but we wanted to provide our customers with some form of third-party guarantee. In 2005, we contacted Genetic ID, the laboratory that tests [...]

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes (my favorites?)

vegan or vegetarian lasagna

My posts on vegan Thanksgiving recipes have been so popular I decided to branch out a little bit and provide you all with some vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes as well. Of course, each of these recipes could easily be made vegan by substituting tofu or vegan cheese for the cheese (the only part of each recipe [...]

Grants for Small Farmers

Small Farm Stand

Now is the time for small farmers to apply for grants. A number of organizations offer grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Every grant has different requirements. Some grants specifically target women or minorities. Some are limited to a geographical location. And some organizations offer grants for projects that will further [...]

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes From Around the World

Thai pumpkin soup

These ethnic vegetarian and vegan dishes are certain to spice up your Thanksgiving menu.

GM Salmon WON’T Feed Hungry World Populations

salmon

Genetically modified organism (GMO) proponents constantly proclaim that GMOs will help feed the hungry and solve world hunger. This is one supposed benefit of genetically modified (GM) salmon as well. But a recent report out of Europe, GE Salmon Will Not Feed the World, says otherwise. Food & Water Watch reports: GE* Salmon Will Not [...]

Curried Lentils

Red Lentils

I think I have mentioned before how much I love lentils. Here is my new favorite spicy lentil dish: Curried Lentils.

Tea Makes Warm Feelings

pouring tea

At my work, when you get up to get yourself a cup of tea, it is customary to ask others around you if they want tea as well.  This is one of my favorite things about my workplace…and now I know why: warm drinks foster human kindness (according to a research study). Scientists set up [...]