By now, it's hard to deny that your diet affects more than your pants size -- it's also a major factor in your happiness and well-being. Too often, though, diet recommendations focus on the things you should not eat. Here at Organic Authority, we think it's more fun to talk ...read more
As every eco-vixen knows, cruelty-free and organic beauty products are a lot easier to find now than they were ten years ago. In fact, they're practically mainstream. Now that you have so many choices, it's just a matter of finding the products that make you look and feel ...read more
So you've wrapped your last gift, thrown your last party, sipped your last glass of nog ... the holiday season is over, and you probably deserve a little special treatment. Whether you've been missing sleep to play Santa or going a little heavy on the Champagne, your body could ...read more
Hands down, truffles are the all-time best holiday gift. Sweet, rich and totally decadent, yes -- and you can also put them together in a matter of hours, making them ideal for last-minute projects. And though a fine truffle requires the very best in organic, fair trade ...read more
Every year, Wine Spectator publishes its list of the top 100 new wines. In 2012, the top wine came from Shafer Vineyards -- an elite Napa vineyard that practices sustainable agriculture. "Relentless" is exceptional, not just for what's in the bottle, but for how it was ...read more
Have you been there, done that with the whole holiday tree thing? Are you short on space but in sore need of a little cheer? Or do you just have a stash of ornaments and lights with nowhere to hang 'em? This year, get crafty and create your own "tree". Artistic, elegant, ...read more
Looking for a festive, fancy holiday drink that the whole family can enjoy -- or just a fun indulgence that isn't intoxicating or over-sweet? Try this naturally-sweetened apple-ginger sparkler, laced with warming spices and bursting with bubbles. It'll fill your house with the ...read more
Making your home more energy-efficient will save you money while it saves the environment. And you can't be energy-efficient without new, double-paned windows, right? Actually, not so much. Here's why buying new windows may be more trouble (and money) than it's worth. The ...read more
So you weren't raised sniffing Merlots and swirling Pinots. Maybe you just found out that brix aren't only for building houses. Surprise: You're not alone! While it may seem like everybody in the tasting room knows more about wine than you do, they probably just know a few ...read more
Brunette hair just got a little more luscious. If you're blessed with rich chocolate locks, try this cocoa-powder dry shampoo recipe to make your hair look and smell fantastic on in-between days. Dry shampoo is perfect for oilier hair. Whether you don't have time to shower or ...read more
Let's get one thing straight: Just because a beauty product contains chemicals with names you can't pronounce doesn't necessarily mean it's bad for you. Still, if your favorite potion has a long list of gibberish under "ingredients," take a minute to check for these nasty ...read more
The weather outside may be frightful, but don't let it bother you! Winter's dark nights are perfect for curling up with a good book and a hot toddy. These all-star warm drinks were invented for the holiday season, and are just as good at a party as they are on a quiet night at ...read more
By now, any environmentalist worth her organic oranges shops with reusable bags -- but no matter how much you love your grocery store, if you're going to commit to carrying the same bag for years on end, you might not be totally psyched about using one with a big logo on it. ...read more
When I first saw this mason jar chandelier from interior designer Kara Paslay, my jaw dropped. Maybe Kara isn't the first person to put a lightbulb into a jar, but this bundled chandelier is so simple and unique -- yet functional, and actually bright -- that it shocked me ...read more
As natural beauty products go, few things can beat raw shea butter. Harvested from the nut of the karite tree and processed into a rich, crumbly hunk-o-antioxidants, shea butter moisturizes, helps skin heal and may slow down the aging process. That's due to its high levels of ...read more
Most of the foods we grow are annuals: Each winter, they disappear and must be replanted in the spring. A bountiful garden of delicious organic food is worth the work of planning and planting, but smart gardeners also curate a few perennials, which come back year after year ...read more
You've planted, pruned, weeded and watered, and your little seedlings have sprouted into a full-grown summer garden. Now that your crops are coming in, you've reached the toughest part of gardening: knowing when it's harvest time. Some fruits and veggies can be picked whenever ...read more
No matter how tiny your apartment or how limited your time, you can make room for a miniature window herb garden. A few decorative pots and a little sunlight, and you've got fresh herbs whenever you want them, year round. But which are the best herbs to grow? Here are the ones ...read more
As if you needed another reason to believe that gardening is sexy: A study published in the European Journal of Urology found that men who garden may be more successful in the sack. Yes, that's right: 30 minutes a day of digging in the dirt can make all the difference when it's ...read more
A luxurious green lawn can be pretty—but unless you live in Kentucky or Virginia, you probably spend more time, money and water than it's worth to maintain that outdoor carpet. You may have considered killing your grass and starting from scratch, but there are less drastic ways ...read more
Summer fruit is here, and that means it's time for sweet, flaky pies cooling on the windowsill. This simple, rustic crostata needs no pie pan or fancy decoration, letting the fruit shine with a sweetly-scented cardamom crust. This recipe makes six individual crostatas ...read more
If you've ever tasted a homegrown or farmers market tomato, you know there's a big difference between that juicy, flavorful delicacy and the pale, mealy variety you find at the grocery store. So, if homegrown tomatoes taste so much better, why are they selling the other stuff in ...read more
Vegans everywhere rejoice! After years of bringing granola bars on every vacation just in case you can't eat anything on the menu, sitting uncomfortably on leather resort furniture and looking the other way as your travel companions sample non-vegan delicacies you can't stomach, ...read more
If you love sweet, fizzy soda pop but are leery of high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, take heart! Soda wasn't always made with chemical additives, after all. In fact, it's refreshingly easy to make your own bubbly drinks, flavored just the way you like them! ...read more
This ingenious cocktail works well as a mocktail too. The combination of rich fennel flavor, bright lemon and nutty basil is complex without being heavy, and it's the perfect drink for a Sunday brunch in the shade. The easiest way to make this is to prepare your own fennel ...read more
While winemakers throughout the world grapple with the difficulties of producing wine organically without risking its quality, one Oregon vineyard is quietly releasing vintage after vintage of delicious, additive-free Grenache, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. How do they do ...read more
"More green, less everything else." That was Anna Thomas' plan when she created her first green soup with mixed greens, fresh herbs, onions and potatoes. She'd stumbled onto a diet-changing discovery: Green soups are delicious, and incredibly good for you! If you're tired of ...read more
"Bring me the sunflower crazed with the love of light," wrote poet Eugenio Montale. If you're crazed with the love of summer sunshine, why not decorate your world with tall, bright and colorful blooms? Sunflowers are native to North America, grow quickly, require very little ...read more
Emiliana Organic Vineyards, a 2,760 acre operation in Chile's fertile wine valleys, isn't just the world's largest organic and biodynamic vineyard. It's also a personal passion for winemaker Jose Guilisasti Gana, and his family. When Emiliana was founded in 1986, its goal was to ...read more
This artfully ingenious concept is a beautiful idea for any outdoor or sunroom wall: a vertical tableau made of succulent plants. It's a flower arrangement that never wilts, an intriguing focal point for a blank wall, and an affordable piece of art you can make easily yourself. ...read more
Guerrilla gardening is easily the most fun (and least dangerous) type of rebellion you can engage in. With a patch of dirt and a few seeds, you can do anything you can imagine. Plant your garden in a one-time shot, spend a few minutes a week on it, or make it your hobby, but get ...read more
On Earth Day 2012, a group of activists decided to occupy the last five acres of high-quality, arable land left in the East Bay—a tract belonging to the University of California. Occupy The Farm's plan was to grow food for the people of the community, keep the land from ...read more
Summer's coming, and it's time to stop cooking! Raw food isn't just incredibly easy to prepare without heating up the kitchen; it's also packed with health benefits. A raw diet tends to be heavy on the veggies and packed with high-quality ingredients that'll make you look and ...read more
A hot cup of coffee may be soothing on a cool morning, but as the weather heats up, it's time to start looking for other ways to get your organic coffee fix. Coffee smoothies are the perfect solution: a delicious treat for any time of day, and one that you can get mighty ...read more
Caterpillars, beetles and other crawlies may be fun to look at, but they are hungry little beasts. Anyone who's had a garden knows what japanese beetles, tomato hornworms, earwigs and countless other pests can do to your crops. A serious invasion can kill your plants, but ...read more
The best drinks are those that capture the essence of the season, and the Artemis Flower does just that. It starts with fresh strawberries and thyme, which many of us are picking in our own gardens during late spring and early summer. Adding sambuca, bourbon and lime for depth ...read more
Is your backyard tight on garden space and a bit too sunny? Try this incredibly clever and simply gorgeous solution: Build an arbor or trellis for your vine crops, and let them provide you with shade as they spread across the frame, producing flowers, grapes, cucumbers, melons, ...read more
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 ...read more
The food you eat doesn't just impact your body—it impacts the environment where it's grown and produced as well. So which foods are the most responsible, not just for you, but for the entire world? That's a big question, and one that the Environmental Working Group has ...read more
Dandelion season is here, and whether you consider those little yellow flowers a blessing or a curse, you've now got an excellent reason to go a-picking. Dandelion wine is a light, fine fermented drink that's graced many a picnic basket. Your grandparents may have enjoyed it now ...read more
Ah, the tomato. What a perfect specimen. Delicious, colorful, juicy and full of nutrients and antioxidants, tomatoes are the ideal crop for a home gardener. A single plant will bring you a bountiful harvest, and a few plants will give you enough fruit to make your own sauces and ...read more
Think your olive oil is pure, organic and unadulterated? Think again. Olive oil fraud is making the headlines after new research discovered that it may be the world's most mislabeled, misrepresented and downright impure food on grocery shelves. Worse, you'll recognize some of ...read more
When was the last time you were totally fanciful? Everybody needs to treat themselves like a princess (or a prince) sometimes, and what better way than with a flower-themed party? Decorate your hair with a wreath of posies, find a shady spot in the garden and set the table with ...read more
Can you see your future in the flower petals? If you know how to read them, you can. It's not as arcane an art as reading tea leaves, but keeping an eye on neighborhood blooms can help you determine the best planting dates for your vegetables. After all, flowers are influenced ...read more
There's one easy way to tell what's in season: Walk into your local produce section and see what foods are piled high at the entrance. In April and May, that should be artichokes, mangoes, pineapples and peas. Not only are these delicacies cheaper this time of year, but they're ...read more
Throughout Central and Northern Europe, May Day is one of the biggest holidays of the year. It begins on April 30th, exactly six months after Halloween, and marks the onset of spring. In recent decades, May Day has also been a celebration of labor, politics and education — ...read more
No, this isn't an Appletini, and it doesn't contain any artificial coloring. In fact, this is the Jolly Green Machine, a new cocktail from Napa Valley Grille that contains sparkling lemonade, gin... and kale? Yup. For those brave enough to try it, this cocktail offers a distinct ...read more
Warm weather brings more than flowers and joyful birds. As early as April, you'll probably start seeing aphids in your garden. These garden pests are just a minor nuisance in small numbers, but they reproduce fast. One female can produce 70 to 80 offspring in a week, and they ...read more
Nothing compares to that first bowl of tender, fresh salad straight from your own garden. And, spring greens are just the thing to inspire you to get your planting started. But don't just grow green lettuce! Greens come in all sorts of shapes and flavors. Choose a few unique ...read more
Early each spring, tiny little tufts of asparagus peek their heads through the warming soil. They're one of the earliest harvests of the growing season, and their rich, unmistakable flavor is a welcome sign of warm days ahead. But asparagus season is short, and that flavor is at ...read more