Food & Drink

Are there any buying co-ops in your area? Check around! They’re a great way to enjoy farm-fresh, locally-grown veggies without the work of raising your own garden.

In today’s economy, it’s important to watch your spending. Here are some great suggestions for buying natural / organic foods while still maximizing your savings.

The certified organic label is certainly not a bad thing to have, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the food is better for our environment. If you want to live a truly sustainable lifestyle, you may need to start thinking local when it comes to food shopping.

I found a great new resource for people who want to go green when they buy their greens. Read this post to learn more.

I love homemade bread! But one of the drawbacks of “no preservatives” is that homemade bread tends to go stale faster than storebought. Not a problem if you devour homemade bread the way I do, I guess, but I still was happy to stumble across this tip for keeping bread fresher longer.

It’s healthier for you and your family, and it’s better for the environment to buy and use locally-grown fresh produce. But how to know what’s in season in your area? Try this map.

Consumers are pulling back from buying organic foods due to rapidly rising prices. But some non-organic foods may be dangerously high in pesticides and other contaminants. What can you do to keep your family safe without busting the budget?

Nutrition information and tips to help you choose and preserve the most flavorful apples and pears.

I’m always on the lookout for ways to go greener, but relatively painlessly. I mean, yay for the environment and all, but gimme my air conditioning. It’s still summertime in the south, fer cryin’ out loud. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to enjoy your morning brew, benefit coffee growers and help the environment at the same time.

Essential information about blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and more.