If you've been meditating in a cave in the Himalayas and haven't heard about the new doc "Forks Over Knives" now playing in theatres across North America, it's safe to come out. The plant-strong … [Read more...]
L.O.V.E. Cafe Underground
May 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Local. Organic. Vegan. Evolutionary. The L.O.V.E. Cafe hit the Toronto underground dining scene last week with a celebration of fiddleheads and farmers! The first Toronto version of L.O.V.E. Cafe was … [Read more...]
What Are You?
May 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
I was asked last night at the L.O.V.E. cafe, over fiddleheads done four ways, "What are you?" as in "Are you vegan?" My response is not simple. Many of my friends are ethical vegans and animal … [Read more...]
40 Things I Know…
July 7, 2009 By 7 Comments
...at 50 (because 50 is the new 40). That's chapter 2 in Carol Leifer's new book "When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win" and it had me laughing out loud from number 1 ~ "the people who … [Read more...]
Secrets of Sericulture
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Had I not been staying, several years ago, in a 17th century French "magnanerie" or silk production workshop, now a gorgeous Provencal vacation home, I may never have been awakened to the dark secrets … [Read more...]
I Heart Earth
April 21, 2009 By 5 Comments
It's Earth Day, fellow Earthlings, and I find myself wondering what's a CHUPPIE (Conscious Healthy Urbanite with Passion & Power to Inspire Evolution) to do beyond turning out the lights, turning … [Read more...]
Fire Pit Paella
April 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
If you can build a fire in your backyard fire pit, or have your favorite nature-loving camper pal to do it for you, you've got the beginnings of a magical meal to be shared outdoors with a bunch of … [Read more...]
