Right in time for the 4th of July, we offer up some great summer outdoor party tips and ideas. Also, tune in for a feature on olives to learn more about this tasty little fruit.

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It’s time for summer entertaining! How can we make our parties more Earth-friendly? One reader, Duane, mentioned how he is changing all of his outdoor powered items to solar powered versions. A great idea for lighting an evening get-together in the backyard. What other things will you be doing this summer to make your gatherings sustainable, as well as fun? Let us know!

Quinoa. Sacred to the Incas, consumed by mankind for over 6,000 years, and so packed with nutritional value that it is being considered by NASA as a possible crop to grow in space! Talk about a survivor and adaptor.

And that’s just what it is. Quinoa is an amazingly adaptable addition to the pantry and can be substituted in recipes calling for cooked couscous, rice or other small grains. Try it in cold grain salads, as an addition to hearty soups, and as a substitute for the traditional “bed of rice” where it will soak up sauces and flavors like a culinary sponge.

What do you use it for in the kitchen? Let us know.

Get the Chicken Quinoa Primavera recipe that’s featured in this episode!

Whole Foods Market partnered with Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) to
present the first-ever Peter Roberts Memorial lecture to celebrate
CIWF’s 40th Anniversary. Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey presented
“Food for the Future” at The Institution of Engineering and Technology
on June 5, 2007, the evening before the Company opened its flagship
store in London. The lecture, named in honor of CIWF Founder Peter
Roberts, was followed by this Q&A and discussion panel. To view the lecture, please see the preceding video post.

Whole Foods Market partnered with Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) to
present the first-ever Peter Roberts Memorial lecture to celebrate
CIWF’s 40th Anniversary. Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey presented
“Food for the Future” at The Institution of Engineering and Technology
on June 5, 2007, the evening before the Company opened its flagship
store in London. The lecture, named in honor of CIWF Founder Peter
Roberts, was followed by a Q&A and discussion panel.

John Mackey and Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, discuss their thoughts and ideas concerning the past, present and future of food. To view John’s preceding presentation, please view the last post.

The co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey, offers a presentation of the past, present, and future of food. Mackey then joined Pollan in conversation, continuing in person the exchange of views the two have been conducting since the publication of Pollan’s 2006 book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma. To view their conversation, please view the following post.

As you’ve probably noticed, many skincare products are now advertised as “natural.” Yet there is no regulated definition for that word on personal care products. Experts agree that most skincare ingredients are absorbed, so check ingredient lists. Natural skincare products are effective, and they can limit your exposure to potentially harmful substances while feeding your skin the nutrients it needs to function properly. What are some of your natural skin care favorites, and why?
Malia Curran, MS, MPH

Now that it’s officially summer, we offer up some great wines perfect for warm weather, along with cheese pairings and tasty appetizers.

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Check out our South region’s local grower and vendor profiles.

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