Food

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

Running is a form of exercise that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. What’s so great about running is that its free (you can run outside anytime!), it can be a group or solo activity, it’s a stress…Read More

Have you gotten in to the single cup or single serve coffee phenomenon? The Keurig Company took over the market by inventing these innovative brew masters for the 21st century. Supposedly in 2011 more than 5 billion K-Cups were sold…Read More

Apple season is here and this is a great time to serve up some delicious apple crisps. A perfect, healthy snack and a great decoration for fall muffins, cakes and baked goods. One large apple sliced crosswise ¼” thick, with…Read More

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s crunch time to find that perfect costume and to start getting ready for all of those spook-tacular parties. When it comes to bringing something for a holiday, I’m not as creative…Read More

Such a simple, quick and easy salad to prepare, it’s light and delicious and looks amazing! Serves 2 for light main course: 2              ripe Hass avocados 2              large heads of Belgium endive 3/4lb       shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined…Read More

It’s in your fruit, bread, soda and cake. Too much of this and you can affect your brain, skin and cells. What is this? Sugar. I recently came across an article by Psychology Today stating how we are eating too…Read More

It’s about that time where you pack up the shorts and pull out your fall jacket. Even though it is bitter sweet to say good-bye to summer, fall is full of change. It’s when the leaves change color, routines change…Read More