Jun 03 2008
Bees Are Beneficial: How You Can Help
If you’re a honey fanatic like I am, maybe you already know that there’s been a decline in the U.S. honeybee population as of late, and that decline is wrecking havoc.
Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, the decline is a major concern because bees do a lot for our ecosystem, including produce food (about a third of what we eat depends on pollination!).
You can help the cause by purchasing honey-based items from Burt’s Bees and The Savannah Bee Company.
Burt’s Bees is funding the Honeybee Health Improvement Project, which helps beekeepers research and develop ways to strengthen the immune systems of bees.
The Savannah Bee Company buys beehives in third world countries (partnering with Heifer International, an amazing place to buy feel-good gifts for the planet), all to help promote the sustainability of bee colonies worldwide.
Green Festival™ hits Washington, D.C., November 8 & 9 at the Washington Convention Center, and San Francisco, Calif., November 14, 15 & 16 at the Concourse Exhibition Center.
Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, is akin to a walk through a sustainable community.
The festival features more than 125 renowned authors, leaders [...]
If you’ve ever contemplated going vegan, now’s the time during World Go Vegan Days, which started October 25 and run through October 31.
Created by In Defense of Animals (IDA), World Go Vegan Days is an annual event to educate people about the vegan lifestyle. During World Go Vegan Days, IDA encourages people to become conscious of what [...]
Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons (my wedding anniversary is in October, I love Halloween–scary movies in particular, we adopted our dog in October, the trees are pretty, the air is crisp and clean, etc.).
Plus, I start seeing one of my favorite types of produce in the stores this time of [...]
Don’t know beans about beans? Never fear!
Here’s a quick lesson on beans, which pack quite a powerful healthy punch (they are high in protein, and may also help protect against heart disease, diabetes, and obesity).
Kidney Beans (pictured above)
These red beans are often found in chili and contain almost as much antioxidant power as wild blueberries.
Navy [...]
Leave it to New York City to not only host one of the coolest foodie events ever, but also provide the backdrop for the ever-addictive “Top Chef” on Bravo.
But before we talk boob tube, let’s talk festival.
Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12, The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival takes a [...]