Organic Authority is looking for recipe, wellness and natural beauty writers who eat clean and live the wellness lifestyle to join our growing team! If you've got a strong point of view and an original, clear voice that is just made for writing, and can commit to one to two ...read more
Magic. It seems to be an adjective that’s used a lot in our culture at the moment. Whether it's magical supplements like Moon Juice’s dusts that are supposed to give you supper powers, or unicorn food with rainbows and sprinkles, Americans are looking to bring some magic back ...read more
Reno, Nevada, known as the "smallest big city in the world", is growing up. Its grungy image of a washed-up casino town and the go to place to get a divorce (think Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis Jr.) is starting to fade--but it will never really go away. After all, ...read more
Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, Last Thursday, I awoke to find that our health and wellness website, OrganicAuthority.com, was blocked from Facebook without warning or notice about whatever rule it is we violated. It was almost as if our website never existed. Not a single trace of the ...read more
Sponsored Box meal delivery services are big business these days. As a trained chef and someone who loves to cook, I’ve always been a skeptic, “I don’t need a box meal delivery service, I know how to cook,” I'd say. In fact, when ingredients in my kitchen run low, I like to ...read more
We are thrilled to launch the new Organic Authority website design! It has been six months in the works. Things change rapidly in the internet world, and we wanted to give our brand a fresh, modern, and clean look and feel to improve the reader experience. We still cover the ...read more
I’ll never forget the first time I tried these cookies during a cooking class with chef Ernest Miller at the Farmer’s Kitchen in Hollywood. I’m not even a chocolate cookie addict, but I bit into one, and was immediately addicted. The pairing of earthy beets and deep, dark ...read more
These hummus-style recipes pop with color and are a standout at any party. They can all be made several days ahead, which makes them perfect for entertaining. Because carrots and beets are available all year long, you can make those dips any time. The pea hummus is super tasty ...read more
After the recent string of Chipotle Mexican Grill's food safety outbreaks, Organic Authority surveyed more than 540 consumers about their trust in this once well-respected restaurant chain. Chipotle's motto, “food with integrity" represents its position as a disruptor in the ...read more
Can eating specific foods get that mojo going? I’m a skeptic about this theory, but curiosity got the best of me so I decided to investigate. Because hey, I’ll admit, there are times we could all use some inspiration to get in the mood and get it on. And what better way than ...read more
If you aren’t familiar with the quirky, James Beard Award-winning food writers Ted and Matt Lee, best known as The Lee Bros., get to know them. They are the personalities behind Ovation TV’s latest food show, "Southern Uncovered with The Lee Bros.", and the cookbook "The Lee ...read more
We know you want and need a place to find all of your crazy good, natural and organic foodie and health products. With more than 10,000 products from more than 1,000 producers, Abe’s Market is all about bringing healthy, natural and organic foods delivered right to your ...read more
Sleep. A good night’s rest can make you feel like a million bucks, ready to take on the day. A lack of it though, can make you feel, well, quite frankly, like hell. Sleep is something our body requires to heal, rebuild and rejuvenate itself. There's a reason we snuggle up ...read more
Puntarelle is a perennial herb grown in late winter. The ingredient is a point of Roman pride, and in fact, it’s also called Roman wild chicory. While it originated along the Italian coastline, it’s been naturalized all over the world. Puntarelle's base is creamy white and ...read more
[noskimlinks] Cooking and entertaining for friends and family at home is a labor of love--one most of us foodies fantasize about while flipping through the latest cooking mag or cookbook. "What will I cook next?" But let’s face it, cooking takes a lot of work between the ...read more
[noskimlinks] Buying a bed, it’s no easy task! Tempur-pedic, memory foam, coils and spring? What type of mattress is best? In fact it’s a bit overwhelming and impacts your life in so many more ways than you probably think. What’s really in a mattress, anyway? Have you ever ...read more
The first time I made this recipe I was blown away by the rich creaminess of the cashew cream. It's the closest thing to eating homemade whipped cream I've tried (and may even be better!). If you can't eat dairy, are vegan, or just want to reduce your dairy consumption, this is ...read more
To celebrate summer, OrganicAuthority is giving away $2,380 in prizes to 10 lucky winners! Nine winners will receive a prize package valued at $223 that includes: a copy of Small Gatherings Seasonal Menus for Cozy Dinners written by Jessica Strand and $200 worth of organic ...read more
Sunday is a day to relax, and today's menu will have you doing just that with perfect poached eggs over potato pancakes, a bright watermelon cooler (with alcohol or without) and a scrumptious raspberry ginger coffee cake. Menu: - Watermelon Coolers with Fresh Mint - Potato ...read more
This week's seasonal menus feature continues with more delicious goodies from Small Gatherings Seasonal Menus for Cozy Dinners, written by Jessica Strand. Today's menu is is a dinner party for 10 for Friday evening. Menu: - Skinny Casa Noble Margarita (from Casa Noble Recipes) ...read more
Try this ginger cocktail recipe and it may well become the easy go-to drink in your house. Now that there are so many great quality “real” ginger ales for sale, you can be choosey about your favorite. Some have much more spice than others; I prefer the spiciest. Serves 6 ...read more
This week's seasonal menus feature continues with more delicious eats from Small Gatherings Seasonal Menus for Cozy Dinners, written by Jessica Strand. Today's menu is is a dinner party for six for Thursday evening. Menu: - Spicy Ginger-Mint Cocktails (with Casa Noble Tequila) ...read more
This delicious quinoa recipe bursting with superfoods is perfect to make in large quantities on the weekend and eat from throughout the week. You can bulk it up by adding a piece of organic chicken, a piece of salmon, or delicious roasted veggies and enjoy it for lunch or ...read more
If you are a foodie, then you’re probably familiar with the magazine Saveur and its Editor-in-Chief, James Oseland, who also happens to be a judge on the Bravo television show, Top Chef Masters. James’ latest creation, SAVEUR: The Way We Cook: Portraits from Around the World is ...read more
This recipe is the perfect use for prolific producing cherry and grape tomato plants in the summer, or if you have an extra basket of cherry tomatoes lying around. Let this simple recipe inspire you to create other dishes like bruschetta, homemade pizza, pasta and salads. ...read more
Since 1988, Organic Valley has transformed American farmland by helping to create a demand for organic food including dairy, eggs and meat products from small-scale, family-sized farms. A lifelong farmer and organic advocate, George Siemon founded Organic Valley using his unique ...read more
I came up with this recipe when I had just a few ingredients remaining in my kitchen, and I didn’t feel like going to the grocery store. I wanted a simple, yet delicious, one dish veggie meal... something like risotto, but I didn’t have Arborio rice. So I experimented with ...read more
While New York City's subway system rumbles just a few hundred miles away, the Farmhouse restaurant is constantly working to utilize another local system in New York: small-scale agriculture. Chef Kevin London and wife Kimberly Feeney operate the famous Farmhouse restaurant in ...read more
Are you passionate about health? Do you have a strong desire to stay abreast of the latest cutting edge information on nutrition and health from leading experts? Or, have you ever thought about becoming a certified Health Coach? Well, now is your chance to personally check it ...read more
Looking for a quick breakfast? Try these delicious whole rolled oats that cook up in just a few minutes. Or make this recipe in large batches on the weekend so you have for the week. Organic whey protein powder ads a smart protein and nutritional boost. I prefer using The ...read more
Looking for a tasty recipe that's a great alternative to instant oatmeal? Try these nutritious and yummy whole rolled oats, which cook up in just a few minutes. The addition of organic whey adds a protein and nutritional boost. I prefer using The Organic Whey protein powder ...read more
I confess: I am a huge KitchenAid fan. When I registered for my wedding, at the top of my list was the KitchenAid Stand Mixer. The woman at Bloomingdale’s who walked me through the store, actually tried talking me out of registering for the stand mixer saying, “you should only ...read more
Michael Pollan is a change-agent in the sustainable food movement. In 2010, Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He is the author of five books including The New York Times bestsellers In Defense of Food, The Omnivore's Dilemma and The ...read more
Caring for our skin is no small feat. It is an organ after all positioned on the outside of our bodies exposed to all sorts of daily wear and tear. We can cleanse and moisturize it all we want, but if we're not properly feeding it the nutrients it needs (like all organs) it will ...read more
One of the biggest topics we cover here at Organic Authority is biotech a.k.a. GMOs (genetically modified organisms). It's almost hard to believe that nearly 80 percent of all processed foods now contain GMOs; and what's worse is that there are currently absolutely no labeling ...read more
I love to cook and I love to eat real, delicious food. I work from home and I make at least three meals a day in my kitchen. Delicious food, cooking and writing about it is a way of life for me. When the opportunity arose to review KitchenAid’s new 13-Cup Food Processor I was ...read more
Did you know that you can reverse signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles by simply changing what you eat? Watch this video to discover 7 foods that can reverse those wrinkles! Blueberry banana Smoothie Recipe. Read article here: Discover 7 foods that can reverse wrinkles! ...read more
One day, it just happened. Sometime during the dark of night, crows crept in while you were sleeping and left their feet at the corner of your eyes and you woke in a panic, diving into the world of toxic chemical retinol creams, laser treatments and praying to the gods of good ...read more
When I thumb through my cooking magazines and cookbooks, I longingly gaze at gorgeous foodie photos and begin to fantasize. I imagine what I’ll cook next with this season’s inspired ingredients, where I’ll shop, who I’ll share the food with and the wine I’ll pair with dinner. ...read more
Kristine Kidd has been influencing America’s foodie culture for quite some time - she was the food editor for Bon Appetit for 20 years. As the resident food expert, she was responsible for filling the magazine’s pages with delicious inspired recipes, wrote a monthly column and ...read more
I made this pasta after an 8-day road trip from Los Angeles to South Carolina with my mother. Our mission, to deliver a dog, Phoebe, and a truck to Early Branch, SC. What a fabulous trip! We traveled through 10 states over nine days. My mother is very sensitive to processed ...read more
One of my icons in the organic food and green movement is the Rodale family. You don’t read about the Rodale family in the press much, but behind the scenes they are a silent multimedia publishing behemoth that quietly publishes mainstream books, magazines, websites and more ...read more
I made this pasta after an 8-day road trip from Los Angeles to South Carolina with my mother. Our mission, to deliver a dog, Phoebe, and a truck to Early Branch, SC. What a fabulous trip! We traveled through 10 states over nine days. My mother is very sensitive to processed ...read more
This is one of my favorite dessert recipes to make in the summer when berries and stone fruit are in high season. It's simple, easy to make, I can make it ahead of time and it showcases the gorgeous, fresh fruit. Get the recipe here: Mixed Berry Plum Crisp Recipe. ...read more
This is one of my favorite dessert recipes to make in the summer when berries and stone fruit are in high season. It’s simple, easy to make, I can make it ahead of time and it showcases the gorgeous, fresh fruit. Serves 8-10 Ingredients Filling: 1 ½ pounds of mixed berries – ...read more
Whey protein is known for its many super food like qualities. But ironically the trick is finding a healthy, high quality product that's delicious. Watch this blind taste test of three certified organic whey products to see which one comes out on top! ...read more
These Homemade Black Bean burgers are such a great alternative to store bought veggie and vegan burgers. Prepackaged processed veggie/vegan burgers can be full of additives, preservatives and who knows what else! Make these in bulk, freeze some and pull them out as needed. If ...read more
This is a perfect recipe for Meatless Monday or any night of the week you want to go vegetarian (or even vegan, just make appropriate substitutions). Black beans are super affordable (look for them in the bulk section) and high in protein! Ingredients: 3 ½ cups dried black ...read more
When my naturopath suggested I start taking organic wheyto boost my glutathione levels while on a heavy metal detox cleanse, I thought, “glutathione levels, what’s that? And isn’t whey the stuff of bodybuilders and protein fiends?” That hardly seemed right. But as it turns out, ...read more
I discovered brown rice pasta when we learned my mother had a gluten sensitivity and couldn’t eat regular pasta. We started experimenting with other types of pastas, like brown rice pasta, and my husband and I discovered we love it! We find it is less filling than normal pastas ...read more