Category Archives: organic
The Story of the Stinkhorn and the Four Thieves
My husband found something very strange growing in our yard, and asked me to come outside to look at it. Elongated, pinkish with a red tip, it looked like some magical sea creature that nature had guerilla crocheted on our … Continue reading
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How to Make Four Thieves Vinegar
Legend has it that during the Great Plague of the Middle Ages, grave robbers would wash their hands in a solution called “Four Thieves Vinegar,” which was very effective in staving off infection. The concoction was made by infusing vinegar … Continue reading
In My Herb Garden: A Visual Diary
Meatless Monday: Vegan Mac and “Cheese”
I was craving the ridiculously delicious mac and “cheese” from my favorite DC vegan restaurant, but didn’t have time to go there, so I decided to whip up my own version using ingredients I had in my cupboard. I have … Continue reading
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Vegan Chocolate Tapioca Pudding
If you are looking for a rich, deeply chocolate dessert, this recipe is delicious, satisfies chocolate cravings and it’s vegan and gluten-free! I adapted this recipe from one that came on a box of the organic granulated tapioca. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Salad
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Meatless Monday: Chickpea Meatless Loaf
One of my favorite vegetarian meals is chickpea loaf. It’s simple to make, and hearty, yet light. Chickpeas are full of fiber and I love their rich, creamy taste and texture. 1 cup dried organic chick peas 3 cups filtered … Continue reading
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How to Make Organic Bunny Treats
I recently discovered a new blog, Winding Road Farm, written by a woman who, along with her fiancée, is working to build a 10-acre farm in Georgia. She posted an article on the care and feeding of bunnies, along with … Continue reading
Nusta Spa: A Green Urban Oasis
I first learned about Nusta Spa in downtown DC two years ago when I read an article in the Washington Post about the state of spas in the wake of the economic downturn. I found owner Elizabeth Snowdon’s perspective interesting … Continue reading
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Cranberry Oatmeal Walnut Cookie Recipe
This weekend we had dinner at our friends’ house, and I was asked to bring dessert. I made a batch of whole wheat brownies, which I planned to bring, but wanted to bake something else since I wasn’t sure if … Continue reading
