Tired of pots boiling over? Kitchen gadget stops spills

March 11, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

How many times have you had to scrub the starchy residue off your stovetop because the pot of pasta or rice you’re cooking decides to inconveniently boil over? Good news, cooks! There’s an ingenious new kitchen gadget that will keep boiling water where it belongs — in the pot. Read More

Fancy Avocado Apple Salad

March 5, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Whether you’re having a hard time getting the kids to be impressed with veggies or you want an impressive way to serve a salad the next time you have guests, this fancy avocado apple salad is one to keep on your go-to dinner menu. Read More

Vegan Snickerdoodles

March 5, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

If you’re got a craving for a warm-spiced cookie to sip with your coffee or afternoon tea, these snickerdoodles are for you. Read More

Couscous with Peppers and Eggplant

March 5, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

I’m on a bright-hued vegetable kick and find myself stocking up on colorful bell peppers. Couscous isn’t eye-catching by itself, but it becomes deliciously irresistible when mixed with tender peppers and eggplant. Read More

Colorful Pepper and Zucchini Saute

March 5, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Tossing vegetables into a hot pan with oil and stirring until they become deliciously tender is one of the easiest ways to make dinner in a fast, healthy way. Bright colored vegetables are always a pleasure to receive at the table and they are more likely to get your kids’ attention so they want to eat good-for-them foods, too. Read More

Home decor: Go green and cheap with di Potter’s Paper Table Collection

March 5, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

We love cheap decorating ideas that garner “That is so cool!” attention. If you have champagne or wine glasses in the kitchen, you’ve got just about all you need for chic table decor. Simply add these green shades from di Potter and you’ll have guests asking you how they, too, can add stylish table decor to their dinner parties on a budget. Read More

Vegan Hot Cross Buns

March 5, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Looking for a tasty, carb-loving accompaniment to serve at your Easter dinner? Try these vegan hot cross buns. Read More

3 Earth-friendly wines

March 4, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Being green is more than just being organic when it comes to wine. Here are three earth-friendly techniques some wineries use that are kind to the planet. We’ve included a wine suggestion for each eco-winemaking method. Read More

Fun wine find: Vine Bottle Anchor

March 4, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

As you’re prepping your next dinner party — or next dinner — the last thing you want is to have a bottle of wine roll out of the fridge and smash on the floor. Quirky.com has the perfect solution to keep wine bottles intact. Read More

Family activity for spring: Adopt an olive tree

March 4, 2013 |  by  |  news

If you’re looking for something to do as a family to celebrate spring — and the new research that the Mediterranean diet is good for your heart — then consider the Nudo Adopt An Olive Tree program. Read More