December 2008

Espresso Spiked Shortbread

Here is the next recipe in my holiday cookie exchange and I have a sneaking suspicion that you are really going to love them!

Back to Basics with Alaffia

So here are Alaffia's fabulous products that I hinted at before... because once you know about the commitment of the company and the purity of their ingredients, you just have to know about the incredible fruits of their labor!

Get rid of indoor air pollutants.

Levels of air pollution inside the home can be two to five times higher (and occasionally 100 times higher) than outdoor levels. (Source: Environmental Protection Agency, 2002)

This week on green tv....

This week on A Greener Toronto, we take a look at a pilot program initiated by the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority and the folks at Trout Unlimited Canada. This program gets kids out of the class room to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of throwing garbage into our storm drains.

Pomade

Frizzy hair is not a favorite look of mine... but thanks to John Masters Organics, I rarely (if ever) have to worry about it.

Delicious Days

Ok, I thought it was about time to introduce you to my inspiration behind food blogs - and recipes, food writing, photography, trends, etc. etc...

Greenest Hair Salon On The Planet?

Now I told you about John Masters Organics hair, skin and body care products, but there is one thing that I have yet to mention... his fabulous organic salon!

cookies

Here is the next recipe in my holiday cookie exchange series! These really are the most amazing cookie...for an extra special treat, make using all organic ingredients!

The Simply Bar

We are in the midst of holiday party season and if you are like most people, the tendency to over-indulge on those, seemingly light and healthy, but often actually highly caloric canapes and hors d'oeuvres, is difficult to resist. Enter The Simply Bar.

Tonight on A Greener Toronto...

This week on A Greener Toronto meet Anouk Bikkers an environmentalist and artist who is using her talent to teach kids about species loss.

Bar soap is good, Pangea is better

Want to try a bar soap that is way more than just a bar soap? (Stay with me, I will explain...)

The Caldrea Collection

The holidays can be a hectic time for all of us and, as such, some things tend to go by the wayside. Cleaning for example. I mean, amidst all of those holiday parties, Christmas shopping, gift-wrapping and, of course, holiday baking, who has the time to keep your home and kitchen clean?