5 things to start doing today for a better 2012
The New Year always brings about a sense of renewal, of change, of “this year I’m gonna do better.” For many, it’s also a time of resolutions that don’t often make it beyond Feb. 1. But in our continuing efforts to simplify — here are five things we can all start today to create a [...]
My favorite plant based meals
So last month I purged meat from my diet. It was definitely a shift from my usual menu and diet — and one that took a little more planning than before. But throughout the month, one thing became clear — it’s totally doable. For those of you wanting to try purging meat from your diet [...]
10 easy ways to spice up your leftovers
If you’re like me, you don’t naturally gravitate to leftovers when searching for that next great meal. And sadly, according to the US Health Department, Americans now throw away on average, 25% of the food they purchase. (The NY Times offers a great graphic showing the breakdown.) Imagine if you could save 25% on your [...]
The Earth is worth saving: What planting vegetables taught me about God
Guest post by George Elerick I have been ‘Americanized’. I am a consumer at heart. I really am. I am label-junkie who seems to always need a quick fix. Well, maybe that’s too harsh — I am a recovering label-junkie. I grew up in California, tabloid central, right in the heart of one of the [...]
