Sarah’s piece on Meyer lemons last week got me thinking about some of my favorite ways to use these fragrant lovel…
The New Hunter Gatherers: Urban Foragers
My heart was nearly broken last summer when I noticed that a family member’s plum tree was so heavily laden with f…
Book Review: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
In her classic book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, novelist Barbara Kingsolver leaves off novel writing to document a year …
Southeast Asian Tofu Lettuce Wraps
We’re talking about soy this month – its environmental and social impact as a monoculture crop as well as it…
The Soy Juggernaut: Deforestation & Land Grabs in Brazil
You may have seen or read exposés on corn monoculture – notably, the series here at EcoSalon back in November. But…
Ecosalon Recipes: Serve Up a Superfood Salad
Here’s a gorgeous and tasty salad that’s packed with super foods to keep your immune system in top form. Enj…
Ecosalon Recipes: Potato and Kale Soup with Parsley-Arugula Pesto
After the indulgences of the holidays, you’re probably thinking about eating lightly over the next few weeks. But …
Need to Lose a Few Extra Pounds? Visit a Developing Country and Try the Poverty Diet.
I just came back from an extended vacation to find my clothes hanging off of me in loose folds. No, I didn’t go to…