If you've never had them before, you might be wondering if the health benefits of chia seeds are compelling enough to warrant a taste. The short answer? Yes! Chia seeds were a staple food of the Aztecs and the Mayans dating back to 3500 BC. Because the health benefits of chia ...read more
Start your weekend cocktial soiree off right with this simple and delicious margarita recipe. Makes 1 margarita: Ingredients: 2 ounces Casa Noble Organic Crystal Tequila1 ounce lime juice¾ ounce agave nectar¼ ounce orange - squeeze and drop into cocktail8 ounces ice, shake well ...read more
Spring green beans lend themselves well to the delicious flavors in this sesame vegetable recipe. It's quite light and fresh, yet you get all the spicy, rich flavor of the ginger, red pepper, sesame oil, peanut butter and tahini. But with a seasonal spring flare, this dish can ...read more
Turn your Hanukkah dinner into a latke party. Latkes are often served as a side dish, which in my opinion is a mistake. By the time they get to the table, they are cold and ready for dead. Latkes are the emblem of Hanukkah and should be served when they are at their best: right ...read more
SAVEUR Magazine Editor-in-Chief, James Oseland shares his favorite recipe from his latest book: Saveur: The Way We Cook: Portraits from Around the World with Organic Authority. A simple recipe that James stumbled upon in a Greek village tavern in Epirus, this dish combines ...read more
Sliders have become popular in the last few years. I love serving them to a big crowd since they are fun to eat and very economical. These meatballs are incredibly moist and flavorful and fit right into a small hamburger bun, Hawaiian bread bun, or small Parmesan roll. Any ...read more
For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has weighed in on organic foods for children. Its news release was widely covered in the national media. While the AAP should be commended for acknowledging the potentially harmful effects of pesticide residues on ...read more
Achieving the correct viscosity for this putter can be tricky, since the cooking time varies according to the ripeness of the plums. After the butter is simmered, it should have the thickness of heavy (double) cream, and once it cools a bit, it should drip thickly from a spoon. ...read more
Welcome to part three of our eco-mom series with Zoe Helene! This feisty Fire Dragon leads one of the most successful wellness and grocery brokerages in the premium sustainable sector. She’s got the gift—get your product into her goodie bag and it will get prime shelf space. ...read more
Keeping the pits in the cherries gives the preserves a subtle almond flavor and eliminates an arduous task. Just remember to warn diners about the pits before they savor the preserve (or, if you prefer, pit the cherries). Spoon the preserves over ice cream for a winter dessert. ...read more
Welcome to part two of our three-part series on eco-moms with Zoe Helene. Angela May Guerrant is an eco-crusader-executive-poet; she's a lover of music, herbs, Earth, and a runner – but a mama first. As VP of Sales at Gaia Herbs, she leads a top-tier team of spirited ...read more
Welcome to part one of our eco-mom series with Zoe Helene! Make sure to check back in for more interviews coming to Organic Authority soon! Autumn Bree Fata describes her life as ‘truly spectacular!’ (I’ll have what she’s having). If you’re looking for ways to improve your ...read more
Elderflowers have a long history of medicinal uses. Valued for their potent antiviral and immune-boosting properties, elderflowers (and berries) have been effectively used to treat colds, flus and allergies, for centuries. Elderflowers also lend themselves incredibly well to ...read more
Iced tea is a summertime quencher like no other. It's sweet, slighty bitter and incredibly satisfying. Make the most of your sipping with ripe and juicy organic summer strawberries and a splash of organic vodka (or rum) for just the right amount of ooh to the cool iced tea's ...read more
Oh, the things we do for summertime kicks. Parties—from the simple backyard gatherings to the sensational soirees—certainly top the list, and nothing says party quite like knocking back shots of pink Jello in a lemon wedge loaded with organic vodka, right? We thought so! Try ...read more
Early in the summer, seek out baby squashes in a variety of shapes. Combining these with halved larger squash makes a beautiful presentation on a bed of pasta in this orzo salad and squash recipe. Use a grill basket so you don’t lose any cherry tomatoes and baby squash. serves 4 ...read more
Movies have always been a great way to mix education and entertainment. In many ways they can do more to raise widespread awareness for a topic than any documentary or news story. Think of how much the film “Philadelphia” did for AIDS awareness, the way “Dead Man Walking” ...read more
Sangria is the quintessential summertime cocktail: it's cool, refreshing and makes any occassion instantly festive. This red wine sangria recipe includes summer's other most quintessential treat: Watermelon. There's simply nothing better on a hot summer day than a ripe, juicy ...read more
Italy’s favorite grain has a mild, nutty flavor and crunchy texture. It is an excellent base for salads, and hearty enough for vegetarian mains. Treat it to a thick dressing of artichoke hearts, lemon, and Parmesan in this toothsome salad. Serves 4 Ingredients 11/2 cups (9 ...read more
This is a refreshed version of the ubiquitous taco salad, with lean chicken and chopped vegetables piled high on a crispy tortilla. For a shortcut, omit frying the tortillas and serve the chicken salad over large handfuls of good-quality corn tortilla chips. serves 4 ...read more
Perfect for a light supper or a special lunch, this salad can be prepared quickly just before serving, or the salmon, potatoes and asparagus can be prepared up to a day ahead, then combined with the dressing at the last minute. serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound salmon fillet, pin ...read more
The best way to serve fruits is at the height of their season and as simply as possible, allowing the natural flavors to have full impact. Very ripe, intensely sweet figs and melons are delicious when drizzled with a sauce of cream and basil. serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy ...read more
Burrata is a moist, fresh ball of mozzarella filled with curds and cream, which slowly ooze out with each forkful. serves 4–6 Ingredients 3 tablespoon prepared basil pesto 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper About 4 ...read more
If you're among the millions who have made the mineral switch, this is for you. You may be getting much more than you bargained for... that is, more than minerals in your makeup. Professional makeup artist Krissy Ferro has some illuminating information on the subject of mineral ...read more
It is easy to love this popular combination. Light, healthful, and delicious, it is best prepared when strawberries are at their early-summer peak. The dressing is slightly sweet, and the poppy seeds and chopped pecans add nice texture. Goat cheese, ricotta salata, or feta ...read more
One issue I take with energy bars it that they’re often too sweet – not every snack needs to be an over the top candy bar flavor. These extra natural bars are entirely sweetened by fruit, and have no added sugar, no honey, no agave… nothing. They’re also gluten free and even ...read more
Oh chia, let me count the ways I love you. Chia seed is fast becoming the superfood darling of the nutrition and athletic worlds, with its essential minerals, anti-inflammatory Omega fats and satiating dietary fiber. But as it turns out, chia has a whole other set of delicious ...read more
Over at Los Angeles' HomeGirl Café - where gang members, drug addicts and ex-cons are given the opportunity to enrich and change their lives in drastic and delicious ways - we were lucky enough to get our hands on a serious tried-and-true recipe for the Mexican sauce, mole, from ...read more
Sometimes the most remarkable meals come from the most unexpected places. Recently, I went to the HomeGirl Café in Los Angeles with OrganicAuthority’s Laura Klein to see what all the fuss was about. We had a great meal (their tacos are incredible) and heard stories of ...read more
This recipe uses all of the broccoli: the florets (where most of the nutrition is) and the stems (filled with fiber). Make extra frico and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The frico makes a delicious appetizer on its own. serves 4–6 Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 ...read more
Short ribs braise slowly in the oven and come out caramelized and tender. This savory stew uses the shredded meat and the braising liquid. This is a great way to use leftover short rib meat (and if you don't have any leftover braising liquid, you can use beef broth). serves 4 ...read more
Hot, cold, smooth, chunky, creamy, brothy—soups come in myriad forms, yet always delight. Considered by many to be the ultimate comfort food, they are welcome additions to the dining table throughout the months, marking seasons and occasions with flavorful flair. You can save ...read more
Welcome back handmade expert, Brittni Mehlhoff! Believe it or not, on average, we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping. One-third! That’s a heck of a lot of time. So, it makes sense to invest in quality, cozy (and beautiful) bedding and accessories if you’re going to ...read more
Welcome handmade expert Brittni Mehlhoff to Organic Authority with this fabulous guest post. Cracking the code on guy gifts this time of year isn't always easy. In fact, sometimes, it's a downright challenge. Luckily, I am here to help get those guys crossed off your list with ...read more
This is a delicious and healthy recipe that is super easy to prepare. All you need are three ingredients. Roasting is a great cooking technique for cauliflower because it brings out the sweetness in the vegetable, which even vegetable skeptics love. Get the recipe here: Easy ...read more
The only thing scary about most Halloween-themed cocktails is how frightfully bad they taste. From the ghastly Candy Corn (equal parts Baileys, vanilla liqueur and butterscotch Schnapps), to the merely gut-wrenching Jack-O-Tini (bourbon, sour-apple Schnapps and cranberry juice), ...read more
When I first heard that the stove was one of the most powerful tools used in the ancient practice of Feng Shui, I thought it sounded pretty crazy. My stove? How could that possibly affect my health, wealth and relationships? Turns out after 13 years of study and consulting ...read more
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by Maria Rodale Before your eyes completely glaze over and you skip over this little article to read something more fun, consider this: We only have one chance every five years to make significant changes to how we farm, how we feed our kids at school, how we protect our ...read more
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Servings: 1 This is my version of a spicy, ginger-flavored lemonade. Ginger root is a pungent, moderately hot herb that enhances energy by increasing circulation throughout the body. Combined with a pinch of cayenne and vitamin C-rich lemon juice, this blend enlivens the ...read more
Written by Lynn Hasselberger Billions of people live in the kind of squalor that was eradicated long ago in the rich world. It is a global water and sanitation crisis that deserves our undivided The-issueattention NOW (well, yesterday, to be exact)… especially since there is a ...read more
I know there are a lot of readers who in a perfect world would be doing an hour of yoga every morning, meditating during lunch break, thinking only pure and grateful thoughts throughout the day, and eating a 100 percent raw, vegan, organic diet at all three meals. There is a ...read more
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