Chilled Asparagus Soup
Asparagus season is one of my favorite times of year. Farmers markets are the best places for just-cut, farm to table asparagus. I can’t remember where I found this recipe, I just know…
Mother’s Day – Kitchen Memories
Thinking about Mother’s Day—and as I’m cleaning up the mess in my kitchen that I created by not securing the top on the blender while rushing to finish some asparagus soup—my grandmother’s voice…
Celiac Awareness Month: Go Gluten Free!
May is Celiac Awareness Month. Celiac (SEE-lee-ak) disease is a digestive condition that affects 3 million Americans and is triggered by protein gluten, which is found in foods that contain wheat, barley and…
Earth Week 2012 Recap
Earth Week was a busy time for the Eco18 team and New York had a lot of events going on all around the city to celebrate the 42nd Earth Day. The Eco18 “Green…
Baked Zuccini and Tomato
This versatile vegetable dish is great with fish, chicken and lamb, or on it’s own! So simple to make and it looks very colorful on the table. Makes 2 servings 1 – 2…
Color Your Plate Orange
Orange is such a happy, vibrant spring color—it makes me smile! Orange food has the same effect. It looks great on the plate as well as delivering some tremendous health benefits. As I…
Green Your Medicine Cabinet
If your medicine cabinet is anything like mine used to be, it probably needs a good clean out. I always found it difficult to throw out “medicine” so along with my natural and…
Knitting Leftovers
My mother taught me to sew and my grandmother taught me to knit. I learned to cook by hanging out in the kitchen and watching both of them prepare the family meals. And…
Spring Allergies: Coming a Little Early This Year
Spring allergies are striking a little early this year. The East coast has been unseasonably warm and the trees are in bud, blossoms are in full bloom, along with daffodils and tulips—Mother Nature…
Natural Products Expo West — Our 18 Favs!
What a great show this was—so many new products launching and tons of small brands experiencing their first major trade show. Not to mention, an exciting four days for Eco18. Three of our…
