Garden Gate Farms at Whole Life Expo
Garden Gate Farms sells raw organic wheatgrass and broccoli sprout juices full of live enzymes. They are cold pasteurized (see their website for more information on this process) and ready to drink!
Chocosol at Whole Life Expo
Here are some yummy examples of raw chocolate available from Chocosol. This is just one of the myriads of companies dispensing all things raw at the Whole Life Expo this year. I saw lots of kale chips and dehydrated snack goodies as well. The vendors … Read more
Toronto Vegetarian Society at Whole Life Expo
The Toronto Vegetarian Association has lots of resources that are available for anyone interested in improving their diet with plant-based foods. They provide support and information with a resource center, a website and a regular newsletter for members. They also publish a yearly Directory of … Read more
Organic Traditions at Whole Life Expo
I just love the raw superfoods at Advantage Health Matters Inc. – goji berries, cacao nibs, sprouted ground chia, sprouted ground flax, camu camu berry (which is a super high, natural source of Vitamin C), maca, golden berries, green leaf stevia and so much more!
Whole Life Expo 2011 Starts Tomorrow!
Tons of great vendors will be in attendance at this showcase of natural health, alternative medicine and green living. In addition, there is an extensive roster of speakers for those who would like in depth information on a variety of topics. The show runs Friday, … Read more
Downsizing – Letting Go of Your Stuff
I am sure some of you will be able to identify with the daunting task of downsizing. I recently helped my parents move from their home of 40 years. This involved a trip across the country and time away from school (that is another story), … Read more
Strawesome Straw to Sip Healthy Chocolate Shake, Recipe Included!
Here is my son, enjoying a delicious chocolate smoothie with a very cool, environmentally conscious Strawesome decorated glass reusable straw. The chocolate shake is made by throwing into my Vita-Mix blender the following ingredients and blending until smooth: 1 T. raw cacao1/2 organic banana1 c. … Read more
My Cat Can Open Doors!
Can you see the intelligence in those eyes? This little guy has figured out how to open doors and escape from rooms he no longer wishes to inhabit! I wonder if that is how he and his brother ended up in an animal shelter? He … Read more
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! … Read more
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 … Read more