Egg Recall is an Opportunity
August 24, 2010 – 12:49 am | 4 Comments

I know the egg recall is scary. There have been some very sick people out there. Salmonella is nothing to toy with. That being said we have a tremendous opportunity here.

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What Is True Food Movement?
August 30, 2010 – 1:42 am | 2 Comments

Hi there.  We’ve been here for a while now and I thought it might be a good idea to explain who we are.

We’re Diane Mulholland and Lisa Johnson.  (Lisa is typing this.)

We are twitter buddies who were surprised to discover there is no catch-all “healthy living” food site.  At least not one that turned up through a pretty extensive Google search.

We believe …

  • Omnivores and vegans can be friends
  • That choosing food that’s healthy helps you
  • The choosing food that’s sustainable helps the planet
  • That organic is better than not-organic

We try to focus on upbeat articles that show what people are doing to live better and help the planet.  We’re fans of Meatless Monday, Flexitarians and almost every other kind of ‘tarian.  We love Slow Food, local, grass-fed and home cooked.

We don’t expect you to follow every last bit of information we give out but we hope you’ll take what resonates with you and incorporate it into your life.

We hope you’ll share your own stories with us.  We love to hear your stories!

That’s about it.  We hope you like our site.

Thanks,

Lisa & Diane

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Discounts on Food Stamps for Healthier Food
August 25, 2010 – 12:31 am | No Comment
Discounts on Food Stamps for Healthier Food

I did a little happy dance when I saw this article in the Boston Globe. Residents who receive food stamps in Western Massachusetts will be able to buy fruits and vegetables at a 30% discount.

Egg Recall is an Opportunity
August 24, 2010 – 12:49 am | 4 Comments
Egg Recall is an Opportunity

I know the egg recall is scary. There have been some very sick people out there. Salmonella is nothing to toy with. That being said we have a tremendous opportunity here.

Becoming a Family: A Challenge to Your Eating Habits
August 23, 2010 – 12:28 am | 6 Comments
Becoming a Family:  A Challenge to Your Eating Habits

A guest post from Amanda “The Q” Quraishi about eating well for your family.

Home-made Shortbread
August 5, 2010 – 10:00 am | 4 Comments
Home-made Shortbread

Shortbread is one of my go-to recipes if I want to take something to share at a party, or I want an edible gift for someone. The recipe is really simple, I always have the …

Food Is Love
August 4, 2010 – 1:54 am | No Comment
Food Is Love

This is my mantra. This is how I live in my kitchen. My meaning of the phrase has evolved over the years. It used to mean my parents letting me go through the McDonald’s drive-through window twice a year, but now it means how I treat myself, friends and family, and the planet. Food is Love.

Fresh & Clean Gazpacho
August 3, 2010 – 1:38 am | 2 Comments
Fresh & Clean Gazpacho

I love gazpacho and made it for the first time for a party. It was a huge hit. I wanted to share it with you here. Honestly, it was so fresh and just the right notes of vinegar and tabasco to balance the freshness of the ingredients. There’s a lot of chopping but it’s worth it. If you need to increase the recipe size, prepare it in batches. The amount below is enough for one very full blender.

Tune in to your Body
August 2, 2010 – 1:32 pm | One Comment
Tune in to your Body

Over the weekend I went to an event related to my work from a previous life. I met up with dozens of friends, associates and ex-colleagues, many of whom I hadn’t seen for almost a …

Weekly Challenge: Junk Food from Scratch
July 31, 2010 – 3:48 pm | No Comment
Weekly Challenge:  Junk Food from Scratch

This should be a blast! We’re following one of Michael Pollan’s Food Rules, “eat all the junk food you want, but make it yourself.” Here’s the guidelines.

The Clean 15: Fruits & Veggies Don’t Have to be Organic
July 28, 2010 – 1:12 am | 4 Comments
The Clean 15:  Fruits & Veggies Don’t Have to be Organic

Penny pinching is second nature as the recession wears on. We’ve grown accustomed to cooking at home, even to the point of really enjoying it. I try to buy organic whenever I can; produce, meats and dairy. But sometimes my budget is tight or I just can’t find enough organic to make a week worth’s of meals.

Pasture Raised Eggs are Healthier
July 27, 2010 – 1:59 am | 9 Comments
Pasture Raised Eggs are Healthier

I was reading in Mother Earth News a little blurb about eggs. We all know local is best but did you know pasture-raised chickens produce healthier eggs?