Vegetarian Food Festival Friday Report Sept. 9, 2011

The first day of the Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair turned out to be absolutely balmy with lots of sunshine to enjoy! jae steele (not a typo, she uses lower case letters for her name) prepares for her demo. Panel discussion, which was not without controversy! The 27th annual Vegetarian Food Festival (put on by The Toronto Vegetarian Association) is on …

More Cute Kitty Pix

Our new babies are growing fast! They each get a raw egg yolk every morning (unfortunately, kitties can’t be vegan) mixed with with kitty probiotics and lysine. The holistic vet recommended the probiotics and lysine since they both had an upper respiratory infection when we adopted them. They look so much healthier now with shiny coats and they are filling …

Simple Living Ideas From Zen Habits

If you are rushing around like a crazy person these days (hmm, surely I am not alone), making endless lists, feeling overwhelmed and stressed, here are some wonderful thoughts to ponder: Zen Habits has posted this article about tossing productivity advice out the window and from the same blog, some thoughts on slowing down, simplifying and living in the moment. …

Get Thee To Your Local Farmer’s Market

Fall’s bounty is starting to pour in to farmer’s markets so don’t miss out! These markets are a feast for the senses and it is so much fun to enjoy all the sights, smells, sounds and tastes. There is a real sense of community, especially after a few visits when you get to know some of the vendors. You can …

Superb Omega-3 & Antioxidants: Prana Organic Raw Chia Oil

When I stopped by Borden Communications yesterday, I picked up this bottle of Prana Chia Oil. I have mentioned this product before, after sampling it at a trade show, but I am happy to get the chance to try it out more extensively. Chia seems to be the new “it” superfood. This great product provides 8.5 grams of Omega-3 fatty …