Have you ever been in a school cafeteria during lunchtime? I have and some of what I have seen really bothers and worries me. The food available to the kids isn’t the greatest(at least not what I would want to feed my children). Some of the choices simply shouldn’t be there(such as fried foods or […]
Sustainable, Organic, Fair Trade…..Oh My!
February 27, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
Ever wonder……..I started to realize that we are bombarded with so many different phrases or terms in this attempt at a green lifestyle. Have you ever found yourself seeing one of those words and wondering “what exactly does that mean?” Well, today I will start with sustainable– basically this means to use our natural resources […]
Got Juice!
February 11, 2010 · by · 6 Comments
I have a juicer. It is one of my most favorite kitchen gadgets. I love that when I want fresh, organic juice I can simply make it myself. It had been far too long since the last time I made a juice and my body needs it so this morning I threw one together and […]
The Secret to Perfect Brown Rice
February 2, 2010 · by · 2 Comments
Okay, I know you are asking, really? A post about brown rice? Just bear with me because this discovery made my day when it comes to the preparation of brown rice, so I simply had to share it! Let’s face it, everyone loves the fluffiness of white rice, but it has practically zero health benefits […]
Quick and Easy Veggie Soup
January 21, 2010 · by · 6 Comments
I had to be out for a bit this morning so when I got home feeling really hungry for lunch I needed something fast and easy, but healthy! So, with what I had in the pantry I put together a veggie soup that only needed to simmer for about an hour before I could eat. […]
Proactive ways to Stay Healthy during Cold/Flu Season!
December 16, 2009 · by · 3 Comments
I’ll be blunt! I am sick of hearing about flu shots and H1N1 shots and that to stay healthy we SHOULD have one or both of these shots. Although it may seem preventative to some, I think it is an easy way out! Now, before you all get your panties in a bunch, I will […]
Green Kitchen Tools Review
December 9, 2009 · by · 2 Comments
One of the places that I dream and need to “green” the most in my home is the kitchen. I have lots of plastic containers(gasp) and old pots and pans with unhealthy surfaces and mismatched kitchen “tools” that are not in great condition or are, again, plastic! So, when I got the box of goodies […]
Baked Pasta with Roasted Veggies-It’s Meatless Monday!
October 26, 2009 · by · Leave a Comment
One of my favorite things to do is take a recipe that includes meat or isn’t necessarily healthy and make it my own vegetarian version with seasonal vegetables and healthy alternatives to some of the listed ingredients. How is that “green” you ask? Well, first of all, the impact on the environment from farmed animals […]
Why it is Green to Be Vegetarian!
October 19, 2009 · by · 1 Comment
One of the many ways I think we can all be green is to eat less meat, or become vegetarian(and if you are really ambitious, vegan). In our house, we are vegetarian(except when out of the house when my husband goes carnivore crazy)! Not only is eating no meat or less meat green, but it […]
