March is National Noodle Month, and it seems pretty fitting since the flu has been going around where I live, and Chicken Noodle Soup is the best cure for that (and the common cold) that I know of!
Read all about National Noodle Month here.
And don’t miss two great Peet’s roasts that are going, going, and [...]

As the weather gets colder, it only makes sense that I’m craving hot java, right?
But it seems that there are some people who think differently when it comes to coffee.
Here’s a story about jewelry made with coffee beans.
And another about java fuel–for cars.
It’s that outside-the-box thinking that’s going to change the world, one bean at a [...]

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 [...]

Not only is October a beautiful month where I live (northern California), but it’s also a month full of awareness and events that pertain to the way I eat.
October is both Vegetarian Awareness Month and Celiac Disease Awareness Month (thus, the gluten-free blurb).
Not only that, but October 1 is also World Vegetarian Day, an event [...]

Call me crazy, but when I hear about a gadget that is not only eco-friendly but also helps fight teeth stains, well, I’m all for it.
Enter Wisdom Wands.
The Java Wand and Health Tea Wand are both made form hand-blown glass. The Java Wand’s filtered straw saves on electricity (up to three times less energy than that [...]

For those who eat seafood, it’s time to take a look at how that smoked salmon, lobster tail, crab legs or shrimp scampy got from the ocean to your plate.
Not only should you be aware of the mercury levels in the seafood you dine on, but also how the seafood is caught, and how that impacts the [...]