Food

What used to be an inexpensive locally grown food in Bolivia, is now gaining popularity in global markets, as the New York Times covered earlier this year. The demand is soaring in the US and Europe, helping the Bolivian farmers…Read More

July is Blueberry Month and we’re celebrating by sharing some of our favorite blueberry recipes! This Blueberry Lemon Cream Tart is so simple and it’s a real crowd pleaser – every time! The combination of the juicy blueberries with the…Read More

Food from the sea, we think fish, but the ocean is a wonderful source of veggies too! Seaweeds, a staple in Asian diets are the healthiest foods on the planet and now they are readily available at various specialty food…Read More

Did you ever catch the commercial of a young couple, nestled between palm trees, facing the waves, two chairs enjoying a popular Mexican beer? You may have been taken to imagine your own oasis, somewhere in the Caribbean, along the Mexican coast…Read More

The Eco18 team hit up the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington D.C. this past weekend. Not our first time at the show, we were still overwhelmed with all the rows-and-rows of food for us to conquer in the two…Read More

Hands down one of the best, chilled soups ever—it tastes great hot too, but the subtle flavors are really accentuated when it’s chilled. It’s very easy and you can get really creative with the garnishes. You will need a blender.…Read More

Summer salads should be fresh, light, quick and easy. This really simple salad can be made in five minutes flat, dressing and all. The best thing is it looks fabulous and tastes even better. Portions are really up to you—depends…Read More

As I unpacked my produce purchases from the local farmer’s market and supermarket this weekend, I wish I had paid more attention to EWG’s 2011 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Now, while they say eating conventionally-grown produce is better…Read More

Eco18 picks out the top trends in food and nutrition: School Nutrition The White House recently reworked the Food Pyramid and passed the Hunger-Free Kids Act. Substituting fruit and whole grains for fries and white bread, the bill is aimed…Read More