Healthy soil and healthy water are inextricably connected. Without healthy soil, no plants could grow; without plants, no animals (including humans) could survive. It behooves all of us to protect the health of our water, soil and plants. When we protect nature, we protect ourselves. In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson wrote: “The thin layer [...]
Smudging is the act of burning special healing herbs as part of a cleansing ritual to clear energies, air or a physical space. It’s very easy to make your own smudge stick-here’s how to do it! Ingredients Dried roses, lavender or any other flower that dries well Roughly 15 sprigs of dried herbs like rosemary, [...]
Did you know that every single egg sold at the East End Food Co-op comes from local, family farms? It’s true! And we know you’ll be able to tell the difference in quality from other store bought eggs. When you crack them open, the rich color of the yoke is an immediate indicator of [...]
In the spirit of resolving for a healthier 2019, and in recognition of American Heart Month in February, we’ve put together some delicious, heart-healthy recipes. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling [...]
Nathan Miller Chocolate is an American small batch chocolate factory in Chambersburg, PA, owned and operated by Nathan Miller and his wife Chelsea Russo. Nathan is a formally trained pastry chef who manages the chocolate making “from bean to bar,” meaning he selects and processes the raw cocoa, tempers it, and comes up with unique, [...]
Supplies: Thin, 100% organic cotton fabric, cut to 8×8 in. squares or circles. Organic beeswax, grated Powdered pine resin (avaialble for purchase online) New paintbrush (that will be used for this purpose only) Cheese grater (used exclusively for beeswax) Pinking shears (optional, but will help keep your fabric from unraveling at the edges ) Baking [...]
New Items Wayfare - Vegan Chocolate Pudding Nancy’s - Oatmilk Yogurt Upton’s - Seitan Chorizo
The holidays are over, the snow may be flying and the days are shorter. You and your family may be exhausted from the bustling holidays, with cooking, parties, guests, or travel. During all of this, your child is still going to school and striving to meet the expectations of the teacher and classmates. The [...]
Concerns remain over long-term loss in conservation funding, failure to close farm safety net loopholes After two months of negotiations, the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee leaders released a final bill on December 10, 2018, that makes long-overdue investments in the future of American agriculture. If passed and signed into law by President Trump, the [...]
1) Salt Lamp - Evolution Salt Co. 2) felt peacock ornament - silk road 3) hand-crafted kids hat & gloves - Andes Gifts 4) Body Lotion - Una Biologicals 5) Handwoven African Winged Basket - Alaffia Authentic. 6) Reusable Beeswax Food Wrap - Abeego 7) Chocolate - Nathan Mller 8) House plants & [...]