More positives in the news this week in terms of consumer spending habits as we are seeing a trend towards organic food and produce during the pandemic.
Tag: organic
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News: USDA Working to Combat Organic Labeling Fraud
According to The Counter, the USDA has announced some proposed changes to the organic laws which will have an effect on on the $55 billion dollar organic industry. The new rules include surprise inspections, traceability and updated labeling requirements to include non-retail packaging. This announcement comes after last year’s organic fraud case which involved $142...
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The Perfect Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
Delicious cookies can still be yours! Behold the recipe for what I deem the PERFECT Chocolate Chip cookie. What makes this recipe special? Years of tweaking has gone into this formula. I have made this with all sorts of flours, all sorts of sweeteners, but the real magic happened one day as serendipity. I was...
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Review – Non-Toxic Cosmetics – 100% Pure Brand Fruit Pigment Cosmetics
There is a wealth of information about what NOT to include in your life. There are countless articles on which ingredients are bad, which chemicals to avoid, what foods not to eat. Great, that is a good start, but begs the question..."What do I use instead?" Here is an offer in answer this question about natural cosmetics.
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Macadamia Coconut Balls
These simple, no-bake dessert balls are so addictive that I have people begging me to make them over and over again.
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Coconut Macaroons Organic Gluten-Free
The Coconut Macaroon is the Pièce de résistance for Coconut lovers, so naturally on my list of favorites. Always a delicious treat, the Coconut Macaroon is really so very simple to make! These show stoppers look like they were purchased at a bakery and are easily made in your kitchen with very little prep.
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Ditch the Mop. Chemical-Free, Sterilized Floors Using a Floor Steamer
I don’t know anyone who loves the mop as a cleaning tool. I felt that there just HAD to be a more effective way to clean. Well, I found it, the Floor Steamer. Whilst cleaning the house yesterday, (I have always wanted to use the word “whilst” in a sentence) it occurred to me that...
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The Joy of Cooking with Coconut Sugar
Moving to an organic lifestyle does not mean sacrificing taste, in fact, quite the contrary. Organic foods are healthier and actually taste much better than their preservative-filled, highly refined counterparts. After recently writing about Refined Sugar and the reasons to avoid it, I am excited to now talk about my favorite sugar alternative, Coconut Sugar. Replacing Granulated White Sugar...
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Product Spotlight: Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk
Product of the Week: Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk. Those of you who read my blog regularly already know about my love of the coconut. If you are new in these parts, you will find that some form of coconut is used in nearly every recipe that I make. This is not because I love the taste of coconut, in fact, I rarely make anything that is coconut flavored. Coconut just happens to be one of the healthiest, most versatile nuts around. Today we will talk about Coconut Milk and why I heart it so very much.
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Pancake Batter Cinnamon French Toast
French Toast has to be my favorite breakfast dish. What is not to like, thick fluffy bread, soaked and grilled and topped with yummy syrup and butter? How can you beat that? Yet, not all French Toast are created equal. A limp, eggy flap can hardly compare to a finely crafted French Toast. My solution for disappointment is to make it yourself!