The After the Holidays Diet Season has Started!

Dec 27, 2009 | Better Health

Tweet I ventured out to one of those big name bookstores this afternoon in search of cheap calendars. They’re only discounting calendars 50% so far, I’ll keep waiting until they go down to a dollar in a week or so. In addition to deep discounts,  the...

Rubin Rodeo Granola

Dec 22, 2009 | Recipes

Tweet We made this for teacher gifts. Super easy, super yummy. Toss it over oatmeal, yogurt or ice cream. Or add milk for a tasty breakfast cereal. 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup  brown rice syrup ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup...

Extinct

Dec 18, 2009 | Better Health, Go Green

Tweet As the Copenhagen Climate talks wind down, I’m not feeling all that hopeful that our world leaders can all agree on some bold meaningful action to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere. I’ve been sitting here in a funk about what the next...

Recipe: Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms & Greens

Dec 16, 2009 | Recipes

Tweet This stew was adapted from a recipe I found in Bon Appétit | December 2009 photo credit: WordRidden Barley is a hearty grain that works great in soups and stews, add some mushrooms and you won’t even notice that this is a vegan dish. Great for a Meatless...

Bill, Please Re-think Your Drink!

Dec 14, 2009 | Go Green

Tweet Bill McKibben is one of my heroes. He’s an author, educator and environmentalist who has done more than just about anyone I know to engage and inspire people to take a stand on climate change.   The world has tapped Bill for a big mission and he has...