Waste Not, Want Not Did you know that the average American wastes 1 pound of food a day? Or that 25-40% of all food produced in the United States goes uneaten? Or that 8% of greenhouse…
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Healthy Mocktails – Fun and Refreshing
Delicious Healthy Mocktails Drive away the winter cold with some bright, colorful beverages! Healthy mocktails are a great way to relax and treat yourself without consuming alcohol. These recipes are fun and refreshing whether you’re a…
Vegan Beyond Burgers with Garlic Aoli and Caramelized Onion
Delicious Burgers – Without the Beef There’s nothing quite like a burger. When the craving hits, it’s an “accept no substitutes” kind of situation; only one thing will do the trick. Well, this Beyond Burger recipe…
3 Ways to Use Cacao – National Chocolate Month
February is National Chocolate Month, so what better time to celebrate the majestic cacao bean? Here are some ways to use cocoa – other than just eating more chocolate! Cacao beans are the small, oblong seeds…
Local Raw Honey from Jardine Apiaries – Vendor Spotlight
Your Friendly Neighborhood Beekeepers Keith and Sharon Jardine know a thing or two about bees. For more than forty years they have lived with, cared for, and learned from these tiny, fuzzy creatures. Their local raw…
What is Fair Trade, Anyway?
What is Fair Trade? Fair trade is a principle; the belief that all producers should earn a living wage, work in safe conditions, and have control over when, where, and how they work. It’s easy to…
Make Fermented Food at Home – Easy Cabbage and Beet Recipe
Fermented food is delicious, healthful, and easy to make. Try out this cabbage and beet ferment at home! What is Fermented Food? Folks have understood the magic of fermentation for thousands of years. In fact, the…
10 Foods for an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
What is inflammation? Inflammation – it’s a word we hear a lot in regard to our health. But what is it, and how can introducing anti-inflammatory foods into your diet help you? Simply put, inflammation is…
Easy Gluten-Free Baking: Celebrate Gluten-Free Day
January 13th is National Gluten-Free day! Have fun celebrating with some homemade treats. Easy gluten-free baking is a cinch; Martindale’s offers a large selection of gluten-free flours and mixes. Take a look at some of the…
Baked Pear Oatmeal
Baked Pear Oatmeal Wouldn’t you like a hot breakfast that you can pull together before coffee? Baked pear oatmeal sounds like a winner on chilly winter mornings. Freshly chopped pears add a burst of seasonal fruit…