This week, I had a companion in my car during my drive to work. He wasn’t large enough to warrant my using the carpool lane, which is just as well, as I don’t commute very far. But he taught me a big lesson. My companion, you see, was a housefly. I watched him fly back […]
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Grilled Corn Salsa
This all started with a beautiful set of knob onions I found at the local farmers market. Purple knob onions! Have you ever spotted a vegetable so pretty that you planned an entire meal around it? That’s exactly what I did. Most of my weekday meals are repetitive–beans, greens, and a sweet potato show up fairly […]
Choosing an Essential Oil to Help Lift Your Mood
Essential oils have been used for centuries, and are renowned for their healing properties. By diluting them in a carrier oil (such as sweet almond), essential oils can be used in massage to restore the spirit and relax the body. You can also use an oil burner to release their healing scent. Adding a few […]
Spring Rolls from Raw. Vegan. Not Gross. by Laura Miller
There is a bit of a misconception out there in the world that vegan food is boring and bland. And raw food must be even worse, right? Wrong! Those beliefs couldn’t be further from the truth! We vegans know a thing or two about flavor, and raw vegans seem to be especially adept at making […]
Keep Your Cool with the New Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Stick
I’m not ashamed to admit that I sweat. A lot. I’m one of those people who can work up a good sweat just by walking to the mailbox. In warmer weather, I’m always faced with the dilemma of what to do about deodorant. Most of the natural brands just don’t cut it and I don’t […]