I believe that organic is THE gold standard of food, textiles and farming. There is no food system in the United States that provides as many benefits to the planet and the people. It is also the most transparent, vigorously discussed and rigorously evaluated food system we have! Continue reading “Participate in the Organic Process – The National Organic Standards Board needs you!”
Month: September 2014
Four Reasons I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
First of all I am not a vegan; I do not wish to be defined by a word. I choose to eat a vegan or plant-based diet on most occasions, and I am having a rollicking time discovering new culinary delights. I still stock a good cave-aged gruyere for my friends, my shoes remain leather bound and my animals dine on organic chicken dinners. Why then would I make such a drastic switch after years of juicy pot roasts and succulent duck flambés? There are four good reasons that I discovered, after reading, watching a few videos and taking a check on my inner feelings. I discovered that how I ate had a profound effect on myself, the planet, its people and its creatures. Four good reasons to make a switch! Continue reading “Four Reasons I Choose a Plant-Based Diet”
What to Do at Expo East? Eat Party Learn! part 2
This is the second installment leading up to Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland that I will be highlighting the many ways your experience at Expo East can be enhanced by the myriad of events and happenings. If you are coming to the show to buy or sell, there is something additional and essential for you to partake in! Continue reading “What to Do at Expo East? Eat Party Learn! part 2”
What to Do at Expo East? Eat Party Learn!
Twice each year the organic and natural brands come together to show off their newest tastes, smells, textiles and health supplements. Be it the latest organic corn chip or exotic elixirs, ointments and unguents, you can try it all here at the show! When I first attended Expo West back in the 1980’s, it was a simpler show with much less buzz. Now we have two humungous shows, East and West, to highlight new products, celebrate our successes, and network and learn.
During the next few days leading up to Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland, I will be highlighting the many ways your experience at Expo East can be enhanced by the myriad of events and happenings. If you are coming to the show to buy or sell, there is something additional and essential for you to partake in! Continue reading “What to Do at Expo East? Eat Party Learn!”
Fall cometh and “Organic-Palooza” will herald the celebration!
I feel the hint of fall coming with that nip and hint in the air, the angle of the sun burnishes into orange. The leaves aren’t quite turning and the garden is still booming prodigiously. So, it seems natural to celebrate the end of summer’s fertility and the organic products produced from this northern-faced exposure to the sun we call summer.
September is traditionally “Organic Month,” and I feel like kicking up my heels, along with my pen, and celebrating the joys of organic food and farming. I want to sing out far and wide to broadcast the benefits of organic, as well as the taste and affordability. Continue reading “Fall cometh and “Organic-Palooza” will herald the celebration!”