Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati

The Myth of Eco-Friendly Animal Products

April 29, 2012 ethics

What do “humanely-raised”, “free-range”, “grass-fed”, “organic” or “cruelty-free” animal products really mean for the environment?

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The Talents of Tahini

March 31, 2012 food & recipes

If you have ever bought tahini for a special recipe, you may still have the rest of the jar sitting in your fridge or on the shelf waiting for the next time you feel inspired to experiment. But tahini is not a seed butter to be ignored. Tahini makes delicious dressings, creamy soups, scrumptious sweets [...]

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Six Simple Ways to Enjoy Kale!

March 25, 2012 food & recipes

Kale is a dark leafy green with a lot more to it than your average vegetable. It is: – Easy to grow – Full of health benefits – Delicious and simple to use in recipes! In this simple guide to using kale I’ll teach you how to integrate kale into recipes you already have and [...]

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Kale is the new Spinach

March 18, 2012 food & recipes

Kale has risen to fame in the company of other dark-green leafy vegetables such as spinach, swiss chard and collards. This group of plants gained their healthy reputation through the vitamins and special chemicals that they contain, which do everything from keeping your bones strong to reducing your risk of cancer. Still the question remains: [...]

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Kale: An Easy Beginner’s Guide to Growing

March 11, 2012 veganic gardening

Any guide to growing kale will start out by telling you it is a cold weather crop, which tastes best after it has been touched by frost. I’m here to tell you that while cold weather may be kale’s preference, you can grow it during any season and in most climates. The flavor, output and [...]

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Easy Guide to Vegan Organic Fertilizers

February 26, 2012 the environment

If you’re new to veganic gardening and searching for alternatives to blood, bone and other so-called “organic” fertilizers, then this list of eco-friendly soil amendments will strengthen and support your green thumb.

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The Magic of Miso

February 15, 2012 food & recipes

At first glance, those new to miso may find the idea of a fermented soybean paste less than appetizing. But if you give it a try, the flavor, versatility and health benefits of miso are bound to change your mind.

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Fair Trade Chocolate: A Myth?

February 3, 2012 ethics

Nowadays, most stores have a “health food” or “organic” section, but thinking you can simply pick up the first chocolate bar marked “fair-trade,” and walk away with a clean conscience, isn’t the case.

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12 Vegan Garden Tips

January 31, 2012 veganic gardening

While I enjoy the quiet reflective time that winter brings, I can’t help but dream of spring. Here is a collection of spring/summer photographs from our veganic garden along with simple tips to help you plan out your spring, summer or fall veggie patch.

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3 Ways to Save Water & Money

January 26, 2012 Gentle World

Living in a first world country it’s often hard to understand the impact of this crisis as we go about our everyday lives, but the choices we make do matter. Thankfully there are a number of simple steps you can take during your daily routine to reduce your water consumption both for the benefit of the planet and your pocketbook.

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