Healthy Eating

Did you know that July is National Watermelon Month? This juicy red fruit can be enjoyed throughout the summer and is a staple at pool parties and beach coolers. Sure, you can find watermelon at just about any grocery store,…Read More

Happy National Cheese Day! From pizzas to mac n’ cheese, from butter paneer to Bombay toasties, from queso fundido to quesadillas, we humans love our cheese. Over many, many centuries, culinary cultures around the world have perfected their own unique…Read More

Gone are the days of PFAS-laden takeout containers piling up in your kitchen during a busy work week. Gone are the days of breaking down cardboard pizza boxes and wedging them into your trash can. Gone are the days of…Read More

You know what they say: “April showers bring May flowers.” But April showers also bring strawberries, broad beans, mustard greens, garlic, artichokes, cabbage, and rhubarb! It is no wonder that we celebrate National Salad Month in May. Today, we explore…Read More

Don Maloney can often be found at farmers markets in Phoenix serving up plant-based, soy-free, and gluten-free street food. His sandwiches, tacos, and donuts are not only delicious, but they are also inventive and sustainable for the body and planet…Read More

April 5th marks National Dandelion Day. Coincidentally, April is also celebrated as Lawn & Garden Month. Many people consider dandelions weeds and wage war on them with lawnmowers. However, when spring is just beginning, and other plants have not yet…Read More

Growing up, you might have seen a Thanksgiving play or two in your elementary school. Perhaps you even got to play the coveted role of the turkey! But what is the real history of Thanksgiving? What lies beyond the Thanksgiving…Read More

Justin West, founder of Thrive Lot, is committed to healing our hungry planet by developing sustainable, intentional, and productive garden projects. He has combined technology with agroecology in a one-of-a-kind business model that taps into the power of community expertise.…Read More

It’s about that time of year again! The time when our entire homes are filled with the smell of holiday cookies, soups, and sweet potatoes wafting from our kitchens for weeks on end. The time when we are blessed to…Read More

Through our eyes, we not only express emotions and sometimes even the deepest secrets. But also, the eyes are one of the most magnificent ways to observe and learn about the world that surrounds us. Through the filter of colors…Read More