Trending about Organic Living

Currently new to organic living and am in the process of eliminating all the toxic cleaning products in our home. I would love to learn to make some if not all of them to help save on money so I'd like to start with a good foaming hand soap recipe!

New Mexico native Amelia Coulter grew up amongst the rich creative community and natural beauty of Santa Fe. After attending SUNY Purchase as a sculpture major, Amelia settled in Brooklyn and decided to merge her love of patterns, architecture and design with her passion for food. Thus SUGARBUILT was born. Amelia seeks out the best ingredients available to create wonderful and unusual recipes. Starting with the basics of a tasty sugar cookie dough and royal icing, she transforms the classic...

So you love the idea of delicious dinners from farmers market finds, but that idea isn't going to cook itself! Maybe your mama was one hot Italian lady but she only knew how to push the power button on the microwave. No matter the challenge or limitation have no fear, local cooking classes are here to help. Here is a list of some great classes that come highly recommended from friends across the country. So put down that take out menu and pick up your phone and get to cookin! Happy Eating!

Watched this great interview with Alice Waters this morning and had to share. Alice speaks about the spirituality and morality behind food and her slow food movement. The transparency of her passion is inspiring. Happy Eating!

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Oh Alice Waters and her magical Edible Schoolyard! Back in 1994, Alice Waters and King Middle School principal Neil Smith, worked with the community to refurbish their 1930's cafeteria kitchen into a wonderland of food education. The kitchen along with a one acre garden was the begining of what turned into the Edible Schoolyard project.

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I've been on the search for a healthy cookbook - any suggestions?

World Fest is a solar powered celebration of music, the environment, animals and humanity. The event promotes things we can do to help the earth and its inhabitants.

I grew up on Arm & Hammer toothpaste and I always thought it was healthy and safe. But recently I've been reading lots about the carcinogenic properties of sodium lauryl sulfate and fluoride.

Awesome site and awesome resource, Ali.  First question, how do I get started?  The arguments for switching to organic are pretty solid, but 1)I'm broke, 2)I'm not a good cook, and 3)I don't really have time to learn.  Do I have any organic alternatives to my fast food lifestyle?