My Cup Of Tea
How can I not respond to day where I was in second gear for the whole drive to work this morning? It’s official, the dog days of summer have departed leaving us with white peaks…it’s not so bad. It is though a shock to the system and the appetite. Admit it, you had soup yesterday … Read more
Sustainable Salmon
October’s importance continues as it is International Fair Trade Month. Besides seeing the phrase included on labels for gourmet chocolate and flavorful coffee, how many of us know what Fair Trade means? Here are the cliff notes on Fair Trade principles: Fair price: Democratically organized farmer groups receive a guaranteed minimum floor price and an … Read more
Biodynamic, Organic, Sustainable…what means what in my wine glass?
When I was working at a winery in Santa Ynez, California, the winemaker ingrained in all of us, employees, customers and local media that it is more important to pursue sustainable practices than organic practices. These terms seemed simple enough. Use fruit from your region, use herbs from your own garden, don’t travel more than … Read more
