I truly believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For me, breakfast gives me a reason to wake up every morning. Not only will eating breakfast take care of the grumblings going on in my tummy by the time I wake up, but it just tastes good!
A few years ago I [...]
Many of us have taken to living a more “green” life. We may grow some or all of our own fruits and vegetables organically. We may purchase natural or organic foods from local suppliers, including our meats. We may practice the 3 R’s (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle). We may take herbal supplements, rather than man-made drugs. [...]
Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, I will always hold a special spot in my heart for the Cleveland area. So when I happened upon this article about plans to farm inside the Galleria Mall, I was extremely intrigued and somewhat proud! You go, Cleveland! Way to be innovative!
With the current state of our economy, [...]
It’s no longer just a nice thing to live a greener life; it has become imperative if we, as humans, are to continue inhabiting this earth without completely destroying it. I think we can all agree that we’ve ignored our responsibilities towards the well-being of our planet for too long, and we are now faced [...]
Growing your plants from seed is fun. You get the joy of knowing that it all started with you: The type of container you choose, the soil used, the amount of water to you provided your little seedlings, and the you get to watch them sprout up to the point where they need to be [...]
I wonder, when you were little, what stories your mom used to tell you to get you to eat your vegetables? What tricks did she have up her sleeve? Kids need a lot of convincing. I know I sure did when it came to most vegetables–especially broccoli! The only thing that worked for me was [...]
Kelp! I Need Somebody! Kelp! Not Just Anybody! Kelp! I Need Someone! Kel-el-el-el-el-el-elp!!!
Kelp is a large algae, found in coastal regions, usually in cooler water with strong currents. Strong currents stir up many nutrients, making the surrounding ocean vegetation rich in nutrients as well. It grows very quickly–sometimes up to a half meter per day! [...]
You’ve probably heard the term “greenwashing” used lately, along with all of the other “green” related jibber-jabber. It seems that some businesses think that by adding “environmentally friendly practices” to their daily activities, they can magically make any of their other mis-deeds disappear. Personally, I feel insulted by this insinuation by big business that I, [...]