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Yesterday, EWG released an industry-rattling report that reveals the dirty truth about bottled water.
“The bottled water industry promotes an image of purity, but comprehensive testing by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals a surprising array of chemical contaminants in every bottled water brand analyzed, … at levels no different than routinely found in tap [...]

This spread is just fabulous. Really hit the spot today. You can see our delicious and simple lunch in the picture (see also Four-Grain Flatbread).
The recipe is flexible; a couple of the ingredients are optional. Can’t beat that! I’m sure it could be livened up with cilantro or cayenne pepper.

4 cups cooked black beans (see [...]

2 cups whole, raw almonds, with skins
1 tablespoon xylitol (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons coconut oil (or other cooking oil)

Spread the almonds in a baking pan, in a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, until beginning to smell fragrant and a [...]

Here’s one of the baked goods I took in to the bookstore yesterday. They turned out beautifully. I’m kicking myself right now for not taking a picture, but now you know how crazy the last week has been.
The original recipe called for unrefined sugar, eggs, and adding the chocolate chips into the dough. Instead [...]

These graham crackers are not cooked yet.
Whole Wheat Graham Crackers
original recipe from Country Life Vegetarian Cookbook
modified by Wardeh Harmon
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup molasses and agave syrup (or honey), combined
3/4 cup oat flour (whizz oats in blender until fine)
1-1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Preheat oven to 350 [...]