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If you’re like me, you don’t like to cook, or bake, or do any type of food preparation that requires effort. I’m a working girl! I don’t have time for that. That being said, I do occasionally get inspired to…Read More

With Thanksgiving coming up next week, we’re going pie crazy over here at eco18. Here are some of our favorite holiday pies:   Pumpkin Pie with Kamut Wheat Crust Your traditional pumpkin pie with a twist!   Apple Pie with…Read More

Makes 12 servings KAMUT® CRUST: 10 oz     KAMUT® Brand Flour 5 oz       Sweet Butter cut into ½ inch dice ½ cup  Ice Water for mixing Pinch of Salt   PREPARATION: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine flour…Read More

The winter holidays – Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa – are just around the corner, and while we’re all getting in the holiday spirit, it’s a perfect time to think about the ways to help create peace and unity in this…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Natalie Slater, a mommy, blogger, Chicagoan, cookbook author and hardcore vegan! 1.What is your…Read More

Happy (early) Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, spending time with family and gathering around the table for a warm, hearty meal. For all of you non-meat eaters, we know how difficult it can be to have a relaxing…Read More

With November being National Vegan Month, we’ve found that a lot of people think that vegans live on twigs and berries! With that not being true, we thought we’d put together a list of vegan alternatives to everyday ingredients to…Read More

The number of children in the world looking for a happy home is heartbreaking. In the U.S. alone there are more than 100,000 kids in foster care waiting to be adopted, ranging in age from less than a year to…Read More

It’s National Sandwich Day! Who doesn’t love a good, hearty sandwich? We thought it’d be fun to roundup a list of the team here at eco18’s favorite sandwiches! I don’t often eat sandwiches, but when I do, I always go for the…Read More

Trick or treat! We’re a sucker for treats here at eco18, especially when they’re a healthier version of  the snacks that are usually handed out around this time of year. Surf Sweets Gummies Who doesn’t love gummies? They’re fruity and…Read More