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Guest host Scott Herbert takes our taste buds to France with an easy, yet elegant, savory Mother’s Day brunch crêpe filled with sautéed mushrooms, pesto and our secret ingredient, Brillat Savarin. This French triple-crème, soft-rind cheese is prized for its creamy, buttery flavor accented with subtle tanginess.

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Renowned chef, author and cooking show host Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago shares tips on roasting poblano peppers and makes an amazing Roasted Tomato Soup with Poblanos, Oregano and Fresh Cheese.

Introducing guest host Scott Herbert! Scott will be hosting the Secret Ingredient in Chicago through early July. Tune in to discover what his own Secret Ingredient is and why he’s passionate about great food.

One of the first signs of spring in our produce departments is the arrival of fresh peas. Whether you crave snow peas, snap peas or just plain garden peas, now is the time. Listen in as produce expert Jason Duran explains how to select and prepare peas in our podcast.

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Time magazine online has published a list of their favorite websites, including 15 green sites, listed here. Check out the list and let us know which site is your favorite and whether they missed any that you think deserve notice.

About 3 weeks ago, we referenced a report by Time Magazine concerning the controversy surrounding biofuels. In today’s New York Times, columnist Roger Cohen says the alarm over biofuels is hogwash. Check out his column and let us know what you think about this debate.

While we like to celebrate Earth Day every day, the official day actually falls on April 22. Throughout April, check out our weekly podcasts focusing on things each of us can do to help the planet. Find out how easy it is to do your part.

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Who says banana bread needs to be a guilty pleasure? Try this light-n-luscious banana bread that delivers moist banana goodness without extra fat and calories. Plus, we used EARTH University™ bananas grown in Costa Rica, a Whole Foods Market exclusive, that not only offer sweet banana flavor, but also support education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agriculture in the developing world.

For a reality check on climate change, read Why Bother?, an important article by Michael Pollan that appeared in the New York Times Magazine on April 20th. It goes straight to the heart of the climate change problem, addressing the attitudes that need to change before effective action can be taken and offering one way for individuals to participate in a solution. When you’ve absorbed Mr. Pollan’s information, come back and share your thoughts on it with the Whole Green Blog community.

Coinciding happily with Earth Day, this coming week is Downshifting Week. Downshifting is about slowing down the pace of your life, changing your attitude about stuff and, of course, being more green.

Consuming less is a main tenet of being green, as detailed in this article by Laura Sevier in the EcologistOnline. Some Downshifters encourage radical lifestyle changes, but even a modest reduction in your daily pace can enable you to reassess your life and purpose: where you’ve been, where you are, where you want to go and how you want to get there.

So slow down, smell those proverbial roses, then check out the links and let us know what you think about Downshifting. Maybe you’ve already Downshifted. If so, share your experience with the rest of us in the comment section in the lower right hand corner of this post.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive Earth Day.