Food

Flat beans, which are also known as helda beans, are very similar to the popular English runner bean. Romano beans are another form of flat bean that originated in Italy. Depending where you come from, you develop a staunch loyalty…Read More

Nowadays, it seems like just about everyone is going gluten-free. From Kim Kardashian to the newly engaged Miley Cyrus, people around the country have embraced the gluten-free lifestyle and found success with removing wheat from their diets. While the gluten-free…Read More

When looking for different ways on how I could personally make my life a little greener, I kept coming across the tip to eat locally. Since there is a 24-hour farmer’s market across the street from my apartment, I have…Read More

As golden as the summer sunshine, this lovely refreshing summer soup is a perfect start to any meal. Makes a lovely lunch with a farm fresh salad. Serves 4-6: (6 appetizer cups, or 4 larger servings) 2      …Read More

Summertime is wonderful for fresh local salad ingredients, and nothing showcases them better than a delicious shrimp salad. This is perfect for an elegant appetizer, a light lunch, or a big platter for entertaining a crowd. There are two different…Read More

One of my favorite seasonal salads! Not only is it the simplest thing in the world to prepare, but it just tastes like summer on a plate! The quantity of ingredients really depend on how hungry you are, so the…Read More

I have spoken before of my addiction to TED Talks, haven’t I? I find them much more interesting than most of the equal parts bland and scripted reality TV we are all subjected to. One of the most interesting TED…Read More

Here at Eco18, we’re all about snacks! A couple weeks ago, we were lucky enough to find the holy grail of all things snack food at The Editor’s Showcase presents Snack Attack in NYC, an intimate venue showcasing the best…Read More

Red is a really vibrant color for good health especially this time of year as all the berries and summer fruits are in season and tomatoes are beginning to ripen on the vine. Mother Nature is very good to our…Read More

Corn is so cheap and delicious at this time of the year, right? At 5 for a dollar, I really cannot get enough of it. I may or may not have incorporated it into three different meals in one day.…Read More