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Playing Your Part in Keeping Your Neighborhood Safe

Playing Your Part in Keeping Your Neighborhood Safe

We all want to live somewhere that is safe and secure, yet it seems crime is on the rise leaving many of us constantly worried. Nobody wants to live in an area where you are a high risk of getting mugged, broken into or having…

Managing IBS While Traveling

Managing IBS While Traveling

This post is sponsored by Holigos but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I love traveling, but managing my irritable bowel syndrome while on the road can be a chore. With odd eating schedules and new foods and treats, my system can…

Travel the World With Honey

Travel the World With Honey

As Southern California explodes into an epic Super Bloom, flower fans will also see busy little bees working overtime with the abundance of Spring pollen. (more…)

Zesty Jalapeno Lemon Jelly Recipe

Zesty Jalapeno Lemon Jelly Recipe

Make this Zesty Jalapeno Lemon Jelly & share this tasty GREEN St. Patrick’s Day treat with friends and family!

Blood Orange Quick Bread Loaf

Blood Orange Quick Bread Loaf

I just received some beautiful organic blood oranges in my CSA box, so I decided to make a quick bread loaf using some up. It’s essentially my lemon loaf recipe, but instead of lemon juice, blood orange juice and zest, and instead of poppy seeds,…

ExpoWest Natural Products Show: How to Work With Bloggers & Infuencers

ExpoWest Natural Products Show: How to Work With Bloggers & Infuencers

ExpoWest is the most overwhelming natural food show on the PLANET and it’s also the most fun! As an exhibitor, it’s your opportunity to shine, interact and make deals! It’s also a time for you to get exposure about your products to the general public. If a consumer sees a blog post or social media that features your product and wants it, she or he is going to look for it at a local grocery story.  ExpoWest is a HUGE opportunity to meet influencers that have reach across the country, so this is your chance to create your own demand.  But how do you talk to bloggers and buyers at the same time? Here’s a quick hit list on how to maximize your marketing efforts without going bonkers at the show. (more…)

Broccoli Barley Soup with Creamy Grassfed Milk

Broccoli Barley Soup with Creamy Grassfed Milk

This post is sponsored by Horizon but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When I make meals for my family, I try to make mindful decisions when it comes to the ingredients. I not only look at the overall nutritional value of…

Spring Greens Potato Bake

Spring Greens Potato Bake

We’re in the thick of green season right now, and I can’t get enough chard and collard greens! You can use either for this recipe, but I’m going to advise against kale because it may be a bit too chewy. 

JORD Watches: The Perfect Travel Companion

JORD Watches: The Perfect Travel Companion

I just returned from the most amazing expedition adventure to Antarctica – the end of the world! (more…)

Can You Sue For Food Poisoning at a Restaurant?

Can You Sue For Food Poisoning at a Restaurant?

It’s commonly know that if you’ve been injured or hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you may be considering suing the person or company at fault as your injury might have had a significant impact on your life.  But does that include food poisoning at…

Spicy Crunchy Cauliflower in the Air Fryer

Spicy Crunchy Cauliflower in the Air Fryer

  I, like most people on the planet, received an Air Fryer for Christmas. I’ve been playing with it over the past week and eating A LOT of cauliflower recipes. The first few tries fell flat, as I wanted a crunchy cauliflower exterior with a…

Have a Food Allergy? San Diego Nourished Festival – February 9 & 10th, 2019

Have a Food Allergy? San Diego Nourished Festival – February 9 & 10th, 2019

The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expos are now called Nourished Festivals. In addition to the Gluten-Free & Nut-Free sections, they are adding Paleo, Keto & Plant-Based zones. Even in these new sections, all products at the Festival are gluten-free! (more…)