Do you know what's made in America?
January 23, 2014, 9:37 a.m. by Anna Norris
Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz.
For local food lovers, Good Eggs delivers
December 19, 2013, 1:37 p.m. by Starre Vartan
A new service offers home delivery of fresh foods — direct from the farm.
2014 restaurant trends are something to cheer about
December 18, 2013, 10:09 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
If you’re a fan of local and sustainable food and drink, you’re going to be excited about these food trends.
How to avoid buying blood avocados
November 27, 2013, 9:37 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
In Mexico, a drug cartel is extorting money from avocado producers and killing those who won’t pay. There’s no perfect way to avoid buying them, but it can be done.
Why a shoelace Kickstarter is going viral
November 20, 2013, 6:11 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours.
How 2 college friends found a future in mushrooms
November 20, 2013, 5:33 p.m. by Clint Williams
Meet 'The Mushroom Farmers': Brian Shaw and Dan Thall run an organic cremini and portabella mushroom farm in the Hood River Valley.
10 items you didn't know were made in America
November 14, 2013, 3:20 p.m. by Laura Moss
In honor of American Made Matters Day, we've rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S.
Global wine shortage: How will you cope?
October 31, 2013, 2:45 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
A recent report says that the global demand for wine has outgrown the amount of wine produced. Don’t panic. It will be okay.
French man using only things made in France
October 17, 2013, 2:43 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The journalist is conducting a 9-month 'economic patriotism' experiment by eating nothing but French food and using only French-made products.
10 must-make recipes for summer's end
August 26, 2013, 4:22 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get.
5 ideas to green your all-white-attire affair
August 12, 2013, 8 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
White attire dinners are all the rage, and guests often have to provide their entire table setting in addition to wearing white. We’ve got ideas about how you can green your event.
Williams-Sonoma's Artisans Markets focus on local products
July 25, 2013, 9:12 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
At select locations of the upscale kitchenware stores, you can find signature foods from local producers on designated Saturdays.
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Why is mindfulness beneficial for your health?
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How to eat quince, a forgotten fruit
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20 minutes in nature a day is your ticket to feeling better
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Welcome to Niue, the first country recognized as a Dark Sky Place
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Earth just recorded its hottest January in history
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Make a simple homemade electrolyte drink
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
