Salt of the Sea
Date: January 2, 2009 | Category: Featured, Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Kitchen, Lifestyle
Need a little inspiration in the kitchen? Look no further than the ubiquitous answer to all dry, drab dining disasters – salt. But this isn’t just any old table salt. This stuff is magic. Forty Oaks Farm’s salt bouquets are culinary bliss, a simple solution for any kitchen quandary. (more…)
The Answer is Clear
Date: December 31, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Kitchen, Lifestyle, The Home
There has been a lot of talk about the potential harm of various types of plastic. One of the most commonly used plastics is the tupperware containers used for leftovers and to pack your lunch in. At microwave temperatures, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has stated that it’s possible for chemicals from these plastics to “migrate” into food - decidedly not so delicious. But what’s an eco-conscious cook to do with leftovers? The answer is clear, use glass containers! Frigoverre happens to be our favorite but there are plenty of other brands available as well, the point is that they’re glass.
Glass containers don’t leach chemicals when they are heated, the way plastic can. Another sub-benefit of glass storage is that the pieces are so nice they can be used for storage, and also for serving (the big container looks looks like a large casserole dish).
Experiencing Earthlust
Date: December 26, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Kitchen, Lifestyle, The Home
Many women - and some men - gain extra appreciation for our planet after bringing a child on to it. Such is the case with Earthlust founder, Allison, who made a firm commitment to protecting the environment when her son was born. His health, which is inextricably connected to the health of the earth, became her top priority. She started designing chic reusable bottles for friends and family, and soon Earthlust was born. (more…)
For the Choco-Connoisseur
Date: December 23, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
Voted the “Best Organic Hot Chocolate” by the American Culinary Institute, Dagoba’s Authentic Hot Chocolate is a sure thing – rich and velvety smooth without being too sugary. The European style mix is fair trade certified and all of the decadent ingredients are 100% organic. Since it’s non-instant, you’ll need to combine it with heated milk, or a milk alternative. (more…)
Shake it Up
Date: December 5, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Kitchen, The Home
Good old salt n’ peppa get a face-lift with these sexy shakers from Branch Home. Handmade in Brooklyn, these culinary companions will take the focus off any cooking mishaps with their clean lines and classic stature. The salt shaker is made from reclaimed poplar wood, treated with a low-VOC milk paint and the pepper shaker is made from reclaimed walnut wood. Both have a natural cork stopper. In traditional colors, the shakers go with any dining décor while still putting a little sass into your seasoning.
Presented in a recycled-paper gift box, at $56 the pair are a savory treat for the tabletop – and any deserving foodie on your holiday list.
Don’t Be a Turkey: Entertain Greenly this Holiday Season
Date: November 20, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Kitchen, Lifestyle
Chekhov once famously wrote, “People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.” It isn’t that entertaining isn’t enjoyable, just that hosting holiday celebrations can be stressful, especially if you are trying to make more eco-friendly choices around the house.
But preparing an organic meal and decorating with an eye towards sustainability needn’t be nerve-racking since there have never been more green products on the market. You just need to know where to look. This year, ecofabulous has done the shopping for you (OK, you still have to purchase the bits you want, but we make it easy!). (more…)
Be an Organic Maverick
Date: November 7, 2008 | Category: Events, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
There is a revolution brewing. It is bubbling in that pot you have simmering on the stove and gaining steam inside your grocery bag. If you live in or near the Big Apple, now is your chance to become a warrior in the revolution towards organics.
On November 11th, The Organic Center and Rodale Institute will present Ripe for Revolution at the Chelsea Art Museum, located at 556 West 22nd Street in New York City. The event will unite leaders from a variety of fields to share information on today’s most pressing ecological issues and discuss how and why organic foods are the solution to these problems. Climate change, declining human health, world hunger, and other issues will be discussed in what can only be a thought-provoking event.
According to The Organic Center, if organic farming methods were practiced on all the planet’s food-growing land, it would be like taking more than 1.5 billion cars off the road, which makes organic farming a code red global issue. Closer to home, The Organic Center has found that the average child in America is exposed to five pesticides daily in their food and drinking water. Yuck!
Tickets are $125 but for a limited time they are being offered at two tickets for the price of one. Click here to reserve your spot at this tasteful event.
Giving Water a Voice
Date: November 6, 2008 | Category: Events, Food & Drink, Kitchen, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Water’s been getting a bad rap lately due to its connection with the wasteful plastic bottle industry. Last week, ecofabulous attended an event in New York where PŪR gave water a voice by inviting a panel of experts to discuss the effects of the water bottling industry and release breakthrough technology in the field of water filtration.
While many of us have adopted the recycling regime, an astonishing 38 billion plastic water bottles are still thrown away each year. Even if we reach the point where we are recycling 100% of the plastic bottles, the production process still requires a huge amount of energy. The U.S. requires more than 1.5 million barrels of oil each year in order to meet the bottle-making demands of Americans – that’s enough to fuel 100,000 U.S. cars for a year. (more…)
Really Good Things Come in Small Packages
Date: November 5, 2008 | Category: Food, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
There is something about a doughnut that can make the most diligent dieter a little bit weak in the knees. But they don’t have to be the guilty pleasure they once were now that Dee’s Mini Organic Doughnuts are on the market.
Small in size but big on flavor, Dee’s are made from scratch using fresh and certified organic ingredients, without chemical preservatives, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, artificial coloring or artificial flavors. And with classics like Cinnamon Sugar as well as Meyer Lemon and Raging Raspberry, there is a flavor for every palate.
Currently available in markets and cafés in Marin County, the company is expanding into San Francisco and beyond. Cops everywhere should be looking a little daintier and a little healthier thanks to Dee.
Chipotle Dishes Up Green Stuff
Date: October 31, 2008 | Category: Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
Fast food is often a dirty word in the eco world given the “mystery meat” they commonly serve, the pervasive smell of fresh VOC’s (at least, I think that is the smell) and the massive amount of waste they produce.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to change all that by expanding on its existing green practices to create products and restaurants that are beneficial to both its patron and the environment. From a local produce program, to cooking with sustainable meats, to building restaurants that qualify for LEED certification, the chain hopes to take the bellyache out of fast food. (more…)
