Environment by Heather Heron
No matter how much we enjoy living in a winter wonderland, the one thing everyone residing in northerly climates does as the cold sets in is California-dream ourselves away to carefree days spent…
Food for Thought
I understand that many people don’t want to consume sugar these days, even if it’s organic and/or unrefined. If you’re looking for an alternative to sugar in fruit preserves, well, there are plenty…
Kahina Giving Beauty – Do-Good Skincare from Morocco
The beauty ritual is something inherently connective; women all over the world bond over creams, lotions and potions. Recently, at an organic trunkshow, I met Katharine L’Heureux, whose company Kahina Giving Beauty is…
Chocolatiers in America: Antoine Amrani
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. With due apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, I have a new deep affection; it’s reserved for something slightly less spiritual than her passion,…
Suki — 100% pure, natural & honest beauty
Suki Kramer‘s skin care company was born out of her own need for high quality treatments suitable for her sensitive complexion, prone to allergic reactions and severe eczema. She had tried countless remedies…
Need a Date? Head to Flying Disc Ranch
Quick! What do the following have in common: Cire, Amber, Zahidi, Khadrawi, Derrie? Give up? They’re all varieties of date palms. If you’ve never heard of any before, you’ve got lots of company….
Lundberg Family Farms
I know so many people in the US who regard rice as an afterthought. What a shame! Rice has come a long way from the boring, one-dimensional grain of my childhood. Nobody has…
Thieves – Stealing Back Our Sense of Self
Sonja den Elzen wants to provide the means for us to steal back our sense of self and express our individuality through style, which is why she chose to name her line Thieves….
Apollo Olive Oil – Extra Virgin Shades of Green
Someone puts a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and a bottle of Chianti in front of you. Discounting the labels and any variations in bottle color or shape, the wines will look similar. Yet…
Jerzy Boyz Farm – Deliciously Crisp Organic Apples
One of the great things about autumn is biting into a crisp, delicious apple. Many times, though, supermarket apples are a serious let-down. They’re too bruised from transportation and being tossed into a…
It’s All Peachy at Frog Hollow Farm
Whenever I’m in San Francisco, a stop at the Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market is a must. During the growing season, you’ll always find incredible produce there. Some of the best comes from Frog…
B.T. Baking – Because Brownies are Better Together
Good brownies are a joy, whether you’re giving them as a gift or devouring them yourself. But all too often, commercially-made brownies are too sweet, too salty, lacking in good chocolate flavor, and…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
