Local Business Spotlight - Santa Monica, CA COCO CAFE Ok, this drink is so good! Coffee drinkers rejoice, you can get hydration and caffeine in one little nifty box bottle (known as the Tetra-pak). We love the natural i... more
Purely Elizabeth is an exceptional granola which used every single ingredient that I love and bang on about: chia seeds (super nutritious,) raw coconut oil (the healthiest and best oil for granola,) organic oats and quinoa, a... more
This stunning Salt & Pepper Block by Arroyo was just what I was looking for. I like to have flaky sea salt and cracked pepper on the table at all times, and particularly for dinner parties. This beautiful block is handmad... more
Every Easter my mom and I would make Pace Eggs. I have gone back to this tradition with my daughter, as I prefer the natural look, rather than the lurid pinks and blues that dominate the grocery store aisles at this time of y... more
Homemade mayo is the best. Some people are a little scared of using raw eggs because of the fear of Salmonella poisoning. If you use organic, free-range eggs, the likelihood of getting food poisoning is virtually nil, however... more
Those really annoying little stickers that you have to peel off your apples should be paid attention to, as they have a code on them, which tells you whether or not they are organic or genetically modified. With all the recen... more
The health benefits of oats are extraordinary - they've been proven to reduce cholesterol because they contain a very specific type of fiber called beta-glucan. They help stabilize blood sugar, and even enhance our immune sys... more
I like to finish off every dinner with something sweet. It doesn't have to be a full-on dessert - sometimes a square of dark chocolate will do the trick. After seeing tables piled high with apples at the farmer's market this ... more
Ooooh - most of you know what a tea freak I am, always on the lookout for cool new blends. The other day I came across the wonderful "tea's etc" as I was drawn to their Tea Traveler, a BPA-free travel mug with strainer. It's ... more
Here's how you can best make use of seasonal fruits & veggies to create the perfect Winter salad. I'm a big salad fan because although I'm not exclusively a raw food girl, I do like to try to get as much raw food into ... more
If I told you that there existed a dreamily delicious chocolate truffle that is actually good for you - would you believe me? Well, girls - for this Valentine, here it is and you can easily make it yourself! I am obsessed wit... more
This blog/vlog is all about sugar! We're coming up close to Valentine's and as far as I'm concerned why not have a treat or two that actually makes you feel good instead of awful. My daughter has a little friend who goes nuts... more
[youtube width="260" height="210"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tyKNkOWlng[/youtube]I was a little hesitant when a very nice wholesome-looking girl knocked on my front door in December, asking if I'd like to sign on for a F... more
I am a big-time salad girl. It's my default food and I'm forever searching for interesting new combos. I've spent many years perfecting a basic salad, from which you can build and I believe there are basic rules that I need t... more
This is a fantastic new sweetener for the whole family. You can substitute it for sugar on top of berries, cereal or anything else that you might be tempted to load with sugar. It supports digestive and immune health, has a l... more
This is not only my favorite breakfast, but also one that is choc full of super-foods and anti-oxidants. After being on the road for a few weeks, I couldn't wait to get back into my kitchen to make a huge batch of my yummy gr... more
Everyone's talking about Jamie Oliver, the British "lad" from Essex, who has finally crossed the channel in an attempt to tackle the appalling eating habits of the 'unhealthiest" town in America. Jamie's been kicking around i... more
So I wake up this morning to dog going nuts because door bell is ringing - out I go in fraying robe and bed-head hair to find an enormous box of fruit from The Fruit Guys. I had been looking forward all week to my box, but ha... more
I love this Honey Pot Compost Crock in Blue. This is a perfect time of year to get your compost bin on the go, so that you'll be able to harvest some rich, nutrient-filled compost for Spring planting. At Problem Solvers, you ... more
If you fancy an evening in with a good Netflix movie and a bucket of homemade organic popcorn, you'll not only save a ton of cash (compared to going out), but you may nudge yourself into some deeper Green thinking. Fed-up wit... more
A huge percentage of the foods that I adore are imported and therefore have a massive water and oil footprint. We are so used to being able to eat what we want and when we want it, that's it's hard to imagine a life where... more


















