by laurel on April 15, 2010
Organic foods are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Replacing conventional produce, meat, and dairy with organic options can significantly reduce the amount of toxins you put in your body! I believe that organic foods are also more nutritious and delicious than their conventional counterparts, but that subject is up to debate if you [...]
by laurel on March 26, 2010
This post is the first in a new series: Organic Restaurants. I’ll be covering a few big cities over the next few weeks, and will be giving you a taste of a few drool-worthy organic restaurants in each area. If you plan to travel this Spring or Summer, you can go check them out! I [...]
by laurel on September 23, 2009
Hey there! I’ve been thinking a lot about seasonal cooking this week. Last Saturday I took a trip to the local farmer’s market and was excited to see some of my favorite fall produce on display. Down in Florida, we’re not feeling much of a change in weather (it’s still hot & humid), but we [...]
by laurel on August 25, 2008
The New York Times recently wrote that supermarkets are working harder to carry more local-grown fruits and vegetables. In July, Walmart announced that it planned to spend $400 million this year on locally-grown produce. Will Wedge, Director of Produce for Hannaford Brothers’ stores, said a company survey found that 82% of its customers think locally-grown [...]