There was a bit of a commotion in front of Trader Joe’s Union Square store in New York City this week. The Consumers Union held a press conference there for its Meat Without Drugs campaign. The group called on the national grocer to stop selling meat and poultry raised on [...]

You know what they say: A chocolate in the mouth is worth two on the plate. We eat chocolate for dessert, hand them out as gifts, and like to drizzle it on pretty much everything we can find. Canadians certainly love their chocolate. But a recent study suggests that despite [...]

Oranges are delicious.  They are one of the most mouth-watering, healthy fruits on the planet and are filled with necessary vitamins your body needs.  But what you may not know is that oranges, besides providing high dose vitamin C, can be used in many other ways besides a healthy treat [...]

There are lots of reasons to choose a vegetarian diet.  Whether you’re a vegetarian for moral reasons or to improve your health, there are lots of benefits to foregoing meat.  Vegetarian diets generally contain fewer saturated fats, more fibre, less cholesterol and fewer calories.  Some studies have shown that vegetarians [...]

The term “organic” has been a controversial one. There have been numerous complaints that many companies are using the term loosely and inaccurately. But Whole Foods has been trying to crack down on the use of the word by ensuring that it is truthful and consistent across all store aisles. [...]

Critics are calling it a harsh blow to farmers and seed companies across Europe. France has recently announced that it will maintain a temporary ban on the cultivation of genetically modified crops. The announcement was made this past weekend by France’s Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault. According to Reuters, the ban [...]

With strange summer weather surprising people the world over we’re all noticing the effects of global warming, making it even more important to be eco-friendly. If you’re planning on throwing any BBQs, first check out this list of how to make your party eco-friendly. A backyard barbeque is one of [...]

Although the U.S. White House is usually busy dealing with a faltering economy and terrorism-related threats in the Middle East, it’s been buzzing with a different kind of activity this season. The honeybees on the South Lawn has reportedly delivered 175 pounds of honey this year. Yes, the U.S. presidential [...]

With single-serve coffee brewers becoming increasingly trendy, it was only a matter of time before companies would try to capitalize on the sustainability of these devices. An Illinois-based manufacturing company has introduced a line of “eco-friendly, single-serve filters”. LBP Manufacturing, Inc. has invented the UpShot Solution. The filter is meant [...]

Earl Grey Panna Cotta Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 4 hours, 20 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients4 cups 3 Tbl 1 cup 2 cream buttermilk sugar earl grey tea bags powder gelatine 2 ½ tsp 1 vanilla podInstructionsIn a large bowl, sponge the gelatin with 2 cups [...]