by Amy Wolkenhauer | Food & Drink
Welcome to our 2021 Guide on high-quality, organic coffee beans and the growers and roasters that are well worth supporting. The best organic coffee beans come from farmers with missions to support indigenous, sustainable farming practices while advocating for their...
by Amy Wolkenhauer | Food & Drink
Everyone from the extreme adventurer to the international traveler or work-from-home mom is concerned about their drinking water. People are increasingly worried about better flavors, less smell, and, of course, safety because they want to be healthier and filled with...
by Amy Wolkenhauer | Food & Drink
In Part One of the Buzz on Fair Trade Chocolate, we highlighted some of the best chocolate bars worldwide. You read about sourcing and production standards to highlight how ethical companies think and what drives their standards. But what’s the real Buzz? ...
by Amy Wolkenhauer | Food & Drink
What’s all the buzz on fair trade chocolate these days? Well, for one, it’s a pandemic and our consumption rates are straining farmers. With that, there’s an increased call to mitigate carbon emissions in supply chains. But with everything we’re doing trying to lower...
by Amy Wolkenhauer | Food & Drink, Home & Kitchen
If you feel trapped in an endless journey to live a plastic-free life, you’re not alone. But instead of feeling overwhelmed, you can start your journey towards a plastic-free life in just six easy steps. First, we’ll tour your kitchen, offering...
by Amy Wolkenhauer | Food & Drink, Health
If natural isn’t any better than a conventionally produced product and organic doesn’t mean 100% organic, why do we even bother with labels at all? Natural and organic labeling is supposed to help us make better and more humane food and skincare choices, but all this...