Food

They are called comfort foods for a reason—they comfort us! It’s perfectly natural to crave foods that bring comfort to both the body and the soul. Food is a trigger for memories good and bad, but comfort foods are uniquely…Read More

I call this “Turkey Kitchen Sink Soup”.  I love to use the turkey carcass and any of the left over meat including the dark meat on the legs and thighs–something we’re all sure to have a lot of after all…Read More

When my son was in nursery school, I dreaded holidays. It sounds horrible, but I knew I was going to have a sugar-induced child who I wouldn’t recognize on my hands. All of us parents would complain amongst ourselves about…Read More

If you are concerned about what you eat, you make a point of buying organic products throughout the year. The organic awareness has certainly gained momentum, you can notice it in your local supermarket. Now you don’t need to go…Read More

Great for a crowd! Makes a perfect side dish for roast meats, or a vegetarian main course. Serves 6 as a main course, 8-10 as a side dish: 3                       10oz…Read More

Like so many other people, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because I get to spend time with my family who I don’t get to see very often, and of course the delicious food! I have a large Italian…Read More

With the failed passing in California of Proposition 37 in November’s elections, the work of the LFSN as well as Just Label It! And other groups is more important than ever. We as consumers have a right to know to…Read More

Over the past couple of years, the chia seed has grown in popularity becoming a super food staple for health conscious consumers. The Mayan word for strength, Chia is nothing new however and has actually been around for hundreds of…Read More

On Food Day – which we celebrated on Wednesday Oct 24, didn’t you? – eco18 was lucky enough to head to this year’s Eat NYC. The evening, hosted by Veggiecation, the Birds Nest Foundation and the Local Food Source Network.…Read More

If you weren’t told you would never guess that this robust chili was meatless! So hearty and delicious you won’t miss the meat. Serves 6: 1               yellow pepper – seeded and cut into…Read More