TIP OF THE DAY: Riso Venere, Black Venere Rice

Black rice turns dark purple when cooked. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE.   You may have come across black rice in a Thai restaurant as an optional side. Black when harvested, it turns dark purple from the heat of cooking. Black rice is an easy way to add excitement to a dish, from…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Buy A Fair Trade Product For World Fair Trade Day

Look for a small Fair Trade logo that identifies fairly traded products. Photo courtesy Green Mountain Coffee.   Today’s tip is to purchase a Fair Trade product. May 11th is World Fair Trade Day. Fair Trade is a practice that seeks to aid economically challenged, small-scale farmers around the world. Many of them labor in…
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EARTH DAY: 10 Reasons To Eat More Organic Food

Fresh fruit is even better for you when you’re not consuming pesticides (photo © The Fruit Company).   “Organic” doesn’t simply mean that the food is chemical-free; it’s also produced in ways that are good for the planet. The USDA’s National Organic Program certifies products as organic based on farming, handling, manufacturing, distribution and labeling…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tofu Scramble Recipe Instead Of Scrambled Eggs

Recently at the breakfast bar at our Whole Foods Market, we had a delicious tofu scramble that was just as satisfying as scrambled eggs—but so much more healthful. So in the name of reduced cholesterol and sustainability of the planet,* we’ve switched. Try it, you’ll like it! Tofu is made in different firmnesses that suit…
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PRODUCT: Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Kopali Organics specializes in chocolate-covered snacks: banana, cacao nibs, espresso beans, goji, goldenberry, mango, mixed fruits, mulberry and pineapple. The products are also Fair Trade Certified, which means that the enterprise supports thousands of family farmers and communities worldwide (more about Fair Trade certification). Plus, 100% of profits go to The Sylvia Center, a garden-to-table…
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