Sometimes that killer-looking recipe online is killer on the wallet, too, calling for all kinds of expensive, fancy-pants ingredients that can add up fast. But you need not forego: We've come up with a list of five frugal foodie substitutions that bring million dollar flavor to the table without breaking the bank.

A kitchen staple, mayonnaise today is synonymous with the off-white goop in a jar. While it's a great and easy spread for sandwiches, jarred mayonnaise (even organic!) contains a whole lot more than the four ingredients my French friend used when she showed me how to make it by hand: egg yolks, oil, mustard and lemon juice.

Anything the real world can do, the virtual world can do better? Well, sort of. It certainly motivated Stonyfield, the world's leading brand of organic yogurt, which has launched a virtual scavenger hunt—taking place exclusively online—called The Great Food Find. Uniting consumers with the organic food brands they love, participants can win prizes as they find organic and natural foods on the web, and one lucky Organic Authority newsletter subscriber will win a $20 gift card from Stonyfield!

Concerns about “information overload” have been around since before the printing press. The worry has been that too much information could overwhelm our human sense of understanding, and yet people have so far adapted to each new wave of information technology. We got used to books, phonographs, phones, television, and the web. Now we have access to more information on demand than ever before through phones, TV, and the ever-expanding Internet, all competing for our attention. How does using this technology affect our bodies and minds? How can we adapt gracefully as media proliferation accelerates?

Sweet delicious smoothies are a staple of the summer months, juicy blends of fresh fruits, dairy, nuts and ice -- but have you ever tried vegetable smoothies?

If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock at the grocery store when trying to shop for gluten-free foods. The prices of standard grocery items become inflated once their gluten is removed, thanks to the increased processing effort and time required.

Dare we say it? Sometimes nothing's better than an ice cold soft drink. They're crisp and make that refreshing, oh-so-unmistakable sound every time a bottle is cracked. But, as we all know, soft drinks and all those other tasty, fizzy drinks aren't exactly as good for you as they taste.

It's going to be a long, hot summer for Colorado farmers. With snow packs lower than average for the year and a possible drought predicted, farmers along Colorado's Front Range need to buy water rights in order to irrigate their farms. But this year, there's a new bidder on the block: oil and gas companies.

At the dawn of the 20^th century, life expectancy was essentially half of what it is today. And as many Baby Boomers now approach their sixties in extraordinary health, there's every possibility that many will live well beyond the 70 to 80 'expected' years. What does that say for the rest of us? How long can we expect to live, and does what we eat really make a difference?

Strawberry ice cream drizzled with balsamic vinegar balsamic vinegar glaze is an extraordinary combination of flavors. The delicate sweetness of the strawberry is brought alive with the of addition balsamic vinegar. It is something that you just have to try in order to understand the merging of these flavors. High quality balsamic vinegar is a must. Read on to discover how to make this delicious ice cream!

Mother's Day has come and gone... but the allure of brunch will never waver. Give your next breakfast-lunch combo extraordinaire an earth-friendly, vegan makeover for a spread that will pair proudly with a pitcher of fresh-squeezed, organic mimosas. 

Chili powder is a wonderfully useful spice year-round. While chili powder may be best known as the essential ingredient to any renowned chili, the spice also compliments crisp summer salads. Chili powder is pretty darn diverse, too:

• It works well in sweet and savory dishes.
• Packs a healthy punch.
• Serves as an awesome pest repellent in your organic garden.

Roses may be a sweet gift to receive from the one you love, but they’re also a delight to eat. Fresh rose petals bring a floral flavor and great aroma to the recipes you use them in, and there’s really nothing to it! (And you can seek out organic roses at most markets and specialty florists if you’d like to avoid eating any chemical residue from the flowers.) Here are four of our favorite edible rose recipes for this spring season:

Cause-marketing has become one of the hottest selling points for brands like Yoplait, General Mills, Proctor & Gamble, Kellogg's and even the Girl Scouts, as well as a growing number of all-natural and organic brands. In short, we like to feel good about where we spend our money; and when our favorite brands show commitments to eradicating hunger, curing diseases and saving the environment with every single purchase, we're more likely to support those brands on a regular basis. And recently, a new model has moved into the cause-marketing category. More than just making a monetary donation to a charity or non-profit, scores of companies, like the well known brand TOMS shoes, are donating an equivalent product to someone in need when you make a purchase. But does it work? And how? 

As the Earth heats up, weather changes are starting to hit us where it hurts—our backyards. Extreme storms, heat waves, droughts and heavy rains are hitting gardens around the world, flattening some crops and making others flourish. What does climate change mean for your own yard, and how can you prepare and adjust to changing weather patterns? Too often, the answer is "we just don't know yet." Here's what we do know, and some sources that can help you find out more.

Nearly 80 percent of the antibiotic supply in the U.S. is fed to livestock. This is done to prevent infections common in such unsanitary conditions, as well as to increase the growth of animals. Because the majority of Americans who consume these animals are also consuming a steady dose of the antibiotics the animals eat, the consequences are severe: decreased human resistance to antibiotics, more severe strains of pathogens, and no real plan to deal with the situation.