In February and March 2015, we held a series of “H-app-y Hours” to celebrate the launch of The SunriseGuide Mobile Edition. Every party was at a different location, and we asked each venue to create a signature cocktail for the event called “Winter Sunrise.” Each venue created its own unique interpretation of the drink…and this is…
I hadn’t given coconut oil much thought until last Memorial Day weekend when I was visiting family and was surprised to find an enormous jar of coconut oil in their cupboard–and they were using it! That probably doesn’t sound strange to you, especially if you are already a coconut oil convert, but in my family,…
If there is one food people associate with our great state of Maine, it’s lobster. But for those of us interested in managing our caloric intake, lobster loses some of its inherent nutritional value because of the longstanding tradition of serving it either with melted butter for dipping or swimming in mayo on a bed…
By Gen Jean, Mom to James and Lily Making your own microwave popcorn is easy, less expensive, more nutritious and you can even re-use or recycle the bags it’s made in. Plus, with numerous topping combinations, the potential to satisfy your inner gourmet is endless. Cost savings: Natural and organic microwave popcorn runs about $1…
By Andrew Lindberg, Fermentation enthusiast Quick pickles are a fun and easy way to brighten up your favorite sandwiches, salads, sides, or main dishes. Quick pickles only take 10 minutes to make, and can be enjoyed for several days, with an ever evolving flavor. Try adding sweet cucumbers and pickled carrots to a cold-cut sandwich…
Changing the world one green smoothie at a time [An expert conversation featured in the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] We caught up with Elizabeth Fraser, a raw foods educator and enthusiast and owner of Girl Gone Raw in Portland, to learn a little more about the benefits of raw foods—and how…
This modeling clay is easy to make and kid-safe (as in, completely edible), perfect for hours of creative play. If stored in an airtight container, the mixture will retain its elasticity indefinitely. This recipe yields 6 cups of modeling clay that rivals any store-bought variety. Get the kids to help you make it, and show…
Most commercial energy drinks combine salt, refined sugar, caffeine, and artificial flavoring and dyes to give you a quick burst of energy—then leave you high and dry when you crash an hour later. If you’d like to hydrate in a healthy way and avoid high-fructose corn syrup and caffeine packaged in plastic, give this recipe…
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in our homes can be many times more polluted than the air outside. Many things can contribute to poor indoor air quality including building materials, mold, radon and household cleaners. Choosing cleaning products made from all natural ingredients is one way to lessen your exposure to environmental…
Baking a loaf of sourdough bread may seem like a delicate scientific process, but it’s really quite simple, and yields healthy rewards. Every sourdough loaf begins with the “starter”: a mixture of flour and water in which wild yeast and good bacteria produce the fermentation that makes your dough rise. As they work together, the…