By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe From Southern California to the coasts of Maine, spring is the season for the freshest and most tender herbs. The Simon & Garfunkel song, Scarborough Fair, reminds us to pair four powerful & tasty herbs together for culinary flavor with holistic healing properties. The above photo of the… Read More
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AIR On The Side Of Caution: Simple Steps to Brethe Easier at Home!
Have you ever purchased a new car and received that nice, thick driver’s manual to store conveniently in your glovebox? Contracts signed, you zip off the lot in your shiny, new wheels with a tome of security knowing you could confidently rely on that baby should you ever encounter a hiss, buzz, whistle or grinding… Read More
Healthy Homemade Dog Treats: Pupcakes & GF / Vegan Biscuit Recipes
Pupcakes Peanut Butter Banana Pupcakes Yield: 12 pupcakes Ingredients 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup skim milk ¼ cup honey ¼ cup olive oil 2 eggs 1 ripe banana, mashed 4 tablespoons peanut butter (all natural, low sodium, less sugar) 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1… Read More
10 Natural Headache Remedies You Can Do Yourself
by The Dabblist Did you know that, in the United States, more than half a billion dollars is spent on headache medication every year? It’s one of the most common afflictions humans are experiencing on a daily basis. The roots of headaches are varied – low blood sugar, food allergies, lack of sleep, eye and… Read More
How to Properly Plan a GREEN Home Remodel
By guest blogger, Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID The decision to remodel your home is both exciting and intimidating. There are so many decisions to make and numerous sources to choose from. Add on a desire for everything to be healthy and sustainable, and suddenly the whole idea can seem overwhelming. But, with just a little… Read More
Healthy Makeover: Home Edition – The RESULTS!
Did you catch the first part – Healthy Makeover: Home Edition? If not, be sure to watch the video now! We taught Eco-Vegan Gal (aka: Whitney) how to make her home even more eco-friendly and non-toxic by offering simple techniques and practical tips to improve her drinking and bathing water (read: How to Choose the… Read More
You Can Make Strawberry Jam: A Quick + Healthy DIY Recipe!
By Chef Tanya Fuqua I love jam! I love everything about it. The piles of beautiful, fresh fruit. The sweet smell in the kitchen. The colorful jars lined up on the counter when you’re finished. Most people think of jam as strictly a summertime ritual, but jam can be made anytime of year. I wasn’t… Read More
Balance Your Yin/Yang with 5 Easy Tips for Your Home!
By guest blogger, Carol Cannon The Spring Solstice on March 20th marks the day when daytime and nighttime are in balance. This is a great day to begin spring cleaning with the use of Feng Shui tools. Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement, is ALL about bringing oneself into balance. We look to our… Read More