Sulfites in Wine? Don’t Worry it’s Still Organic (At Least in the EU)
My friends who used to give me fragrances now give me organic wine and works of art instead. In that new spirit, I recently received two bottles of organic wine purchased in Germany, but I learned (from reading the label) that the red (Cabernet sauvignon) came from France and the white (Chardonnay) from Italy. If you care to read the labels, you can see that this organic/bio wine contains … [Read More...]
Lavender: Eat, Sleep, Love
We know that Romans enjoyed to take baths in addition to their other epicurean habits. But only recently I learned that the name of one of my favorite plants—lavender, is associated with the Roman practice of taking a bath. Apparently, the word lavare (hence, Lavandula, the Latin name for … [Read More...]
Why and How Encourage Your Child to Eat Lentils
Does this scenario sound familiar? You’ve spent several hours consulting web-pages and books in order to advance your knowledge of child nutrition. Then you’ve selected quality ingredients, chopped them, cut your finger in the process, cooked, pulverized and carefully seasoned a meal. You’re … [Read More...]
Rescue & Reinvent: DIY Eco-Friendly Envelopes
To make envelopes that are eco-friendly and (hopefully) charming means simply diving into your creative wells, digging into storage boxes and visiting potentially dusty corners. Here are six ideas for do-it-yourself envelopes that can be brought to life by using your own supplies that are both … [Read More...]
How to Talk to Your Husband About Natural Products
A sad confession: No matter what I say or do to promote homemade and eco-friendly products in our own household, my husband will somehow be stubborn to accept it. While he is naturally an outstandingly low-consumption person and sensible buyer, which makes a great balance to a woman (me) who … [Read More...]
