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  Four fabulously easy hummus recipes

  So if you’re a hummus fan — and really, who isn’t — then you’ll likely know how versatile is it. After all, all you really need is a food processor, some chickpeas, and a few other ingredients, and you’ll have a smooth, luscious dish that takes moments to prepare.

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  New products at Expo West; Rainforest Alliance approved!

  If you’re not familiar with Expo West (or Expo East, for that matter), it’s one of the United States’ largest tradeshow, featuring a huge array of natural, organic, and good-for-you products.

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  Homemade vegetable and fruit washes

  You might be tempted to snack on some vegetables and fruit fresh out of the garden, but dirty food can harbor a fair amount of harmful bacteria.

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  Parsnips: it’s what’s for dinner

  Parsnips are the most underrated of the rooty vegetables. But these winter veggies are chock-ful of flavor, versatility, and nutrients. Here is the 411 of parsnips, and some delicious ways to use them.

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  Rainforest Alliance’s December Cupping for Quality results

  Great news! Coffees hailing from Kenya, Peru and Colombia achieved top marks at the Rainforest Alliances’ 10th annual December Cupping for Quality. 

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  Green Gift Guide, Part II: 5 foodie gifts

  Looking for something truly unique for that foodie on your list? We’ve  rounded up five of our favorite eco-inspired foodie gifts this holiday season… far from the typical bamboo spatula. Check it out!

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  3 easy recipes for leftover mashed potatoes (all vegan!)

  So you’ve feasted. And one of the best parts is, there are a load of leftovers. If you’re anything like me, you strictly made more for this exact purpose, right?

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  Pears: the fall fruit underdog (plus a recipe!)

  When we think of fruit flourishing in the fall, apples generally comes to mind first. But pears? They get pushed aside a bit… but are so delicious and versatile, the reasons why are unfathomable.

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  Broth basics: saving the scraps to make it from scratch

  Kitchen scraps aren’t just meant to be tossed in the compost. In fact, one of the best cooking staples is made from shards and leftovers of random food-stuffs.

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  Has coffee met its “matcha?”

  Next to water, tea is undeniably the most popular beverage on earth. A favourite in Asia for over 5,000 years, this ubiquitous product is now encroaching upon consumer markets perpetually dominated by coffee and even soft drinks.

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  Two twists on pumpkin bread – vegan-friendly!

  Fall is in the air and squash and pumpkin recipes of all kinds come to mind.

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  Four easy, vegan back-to-school breakfast muffin recipes

  When the kids are getting ready for back-to-school, it’s easier to have a quick breakfast on hand to get them going in the morning.