Why Organic?

For years I lived in the dark about why organic was better.

I assumed that it cost more money because the vegetables were fresher, or the fruit was bigger....  I learned that it is the practices of organic farmers that make the difference.  It goes beyond fertilizer  on your produce (which, to the point, you wouldn't want to eat out of the bag) to the hormones and antibiotics that are used to keep the animals healthy.

I follow a great blog called "Mambo Sprouts" and they always have great articles about Green living.  Here's one:  Why Choose Organic?  I'll probably post entries from them a lot, because they have so much great information!

What else do you want to know about buying organic?

Hello, Pavlova!

Back in Korea, a dear friend had the girls over for a little celebration. My friend, a native New Zealander, introduced me to the most amazing desert! Meet, Pavlova!

It's a wonderful meringue dish. Egg whites make it light and airy. I wouldn't say it's very "healthy" but it is better than some of the desserts I have prepared. Your guests won't feel guilty about eating this dessert. I found a great photo and recipe that includes organic berries at: Simply Gorgeous Food.

Enjoy!

Do you have any healthy dessert recipes that you've tried? Please share them!

-White Girl Gone Green

New Updates, New Look

Updates....

Hey everyone! Thank you for following our journey through South Korea. It was an amazing experience. Now, we are back in the good old U.S. of A! Chris and I have had a pretty busy month of settling into our new home. Chris started classes last week. Meanwhile, I dove into a new business venture!

I am now an independent consultant for Willow House. WH is a wonderful direct sales company. They sell home decor, organizing and entertaining pieces. You can check out what they offer, by visiting my website: http://mariefowler.willowhouse.com. You'll see product placements on my new blog, for sure! I LOVE everything WH sells! If you are interested in an at-home, virtual, or online party, let me know!

New look...

I've been thinking a while about what my new blog would be about. It will be a work in progress, but I want to share the small changes I'm making in our life to be more environmentally conscious. From using only non-toxic cleaners to buying organic food. I've been trying to live a simpler, cleaner, greener, life.

My inspiration was a book: The Gorgeously Green Diet. I picked it up at the PX a few months back in the clearance bin and the price was right ($7.99, thank you AAFES). I love to cook and I'm constantly looking for new inspiration for new recipes. I thought at first glance this book would give me wonderful ideas for veggie dishes. (*Note: I'm not being paid to advertise this book. It was truly an inspiration and a turning point for me.)

I started reading through pages on what ingredients are really in some of the foods we eat. The main point of the book is how EASY it is to live a greener life. What we buy is what influences the products are put on the shelves. If we change our shopping habits, even a little, it will make a huge difference in what stores will offer. I was also convinced of how easy it could be to be greener while actually saving money!

I could go on and on, but I think I'll save it for further posts! But there it is, my goal for my new blog:

simple things I'm doing to live a cleaner, greener life.

with the occasional craft project thrown in there.

I hope you will join me for this journey!

Dog Days of Summer

I've been thinking about the phrase "dog days of summer" recently. Mostly, because I have been watching our dog lay around the house all day. Only moving to change positions, or get a drink of water...

After doing some research, I have found:

The Romans referred to the dog days as diēs caniculārēs and associated the hot weather with the star Sirius. They considered Sirius to be the "Dog Star" because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Large Dog). Sirius is also the brightest star in the night sky. The term "Dog Days" was used earlier by the Greeks.

The Old Farmer's Almanac lists the traditional timing of the Dog Days as the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, coinciding with the ancient heliacal (at sunrise) rising of the Dog Star, Sirius.
Source: wikipedia.org

Here in Korea, the days certainly have been hot. Now that the rains have stopped, the sun is burning bright. I had to capture what sparked my interest in the dog days...

From Cookie

Mavie Anne

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