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Organics, Slow Food, & Sustainable Living

There's lots of reasons to buy organic and local. Simply, it's better for the planet and better for people. Here is the where, what, why, and how to incorporate more organic foods into your lifestyle.
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What's in Season - April Fruits, Vegetables, and other Foods

Cooking with the seasons means choosing fruits and vegetables that are at the peak of freshness and flavor. Buying locally grown produce is the best.

White House Kitchen Garden Becomes Reality

On March 19, 2009 Michelle Obama, with the help of some local schoolchildren, broke ground on the South Lawn for the first vegetable garden at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt's victory garden during World War II.

What's in Season - November Foods

A list of what fruits and vegetables are in season in November.

What's In Season? - October Foods

A list of what fruits and vegetables are in season in October.

Ways to Make Your Kitchen Eco-Friendly

Everyone knows they're suppose to recycle. But what are some other ways to make your kitchen eco-friendly. Here is a list of ten easy ideas to help the environment, many that you can do right now.

Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Buy Organic

There's lots of reasons to buy organic. The USDA's own tests show that most non-organic produce contain residual pesticides even after washing. The long term effects of consuming these pesticides has not been sufficiently studied, but they can't be good for you. Here is a list of the fruits and vegetables most contaminated and which you...

Heritage Turkeys

Learn about heritage turkeys, and find out where to buy these flavorful birds online for your Thanksgiving feast.

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