Known to work wonders, essential oils contain the true essence of the plant from which they were derived. Contrary to what you’d think, they are not oily to touch, but rather a pure liquid...
As the holidays come to and end, and the new year begins, I am always looking for a great few salads to add to my dinner rotations. Especially after all the parties and get togethers filled with so...
In America, our food options are remarkably unaffected by the changing seasons. We just keep eating salad greens and tomatoes without regard to the onset of winter. In most of the country...
Winter is one of the best times to become a vendor on Pick-A-Pepper.com. The holidays are behind us and a new year is starting. Some good news is ahead for those in the northern tier of the...
With the cooler temperatures coming, it doesn’t have to be a time to forgo any of your favorite organic produce. In fact, it’s a great time to try some new winter seasonal vegetables and try out some...
Artificial bovine growth hormone — rBGH. Partially hydrogenated. Monosaturated fat. Low fat. Reduced fat. As if label deciphering wasn’t already difficult, we’re now facing down...
It’s that time of year where our budgets are stretched thin and we are looking for simple, homemade ideas for gift giving. There are lots of great ways to use items from your garden or even the local...
Marya Gelvosa and Josh Gerritsen run a small farm on Maine’s rocky mid-coast, providing their local community with beef, lamb and heritage poultry. They’re decades younger than the...
Instead of running to the grocery store every time you need these 9 vegetables, look no further than your kitchen. Instead of tossing these into the composite bin, you can start growing! With just...
This Thanksgiving, try a few new dishes to mix into your favorite traditional fare and you will be sure to please all your guests. The staple centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the...