Gluten Free Almond Spiced Banana Bread
Everyone loves bananas. Who wouldn’t? With their creamy texture and sweet flavor, bananas are the world’s 4thmost valued crop and are enjoyed by almost 96% of the US population. They are loaded with potassium, an essential mineral for proper cardiovascular function and quick energy as well as vitamin C and vitamin B-6. Bananas are also … Continue reading
To certify or not to certify: the great organic debate
Last night we attended a great panel on the up sides and down sides of farmers certifying their produce as “organic.” It was one of the most interesting and informative talks we’ve been to in a while, so we wanted to share our new found insight with all of you! What exactly is organic and … Continue reading
Healthy Halloween Candy?
We all know candy is bad for us. It rots our teeth, shoots us on a sugar rollercoaster, and takes the caloric place of nutritious food in the diet. However there is one day a year when all bets are off and we go sugarliciously hog wild. That’s right, Halloween! So what is to be … Continue reading
Let’s Make A Toast To A Green Future
It seems as though we see the word “organic” on absolutely everything these days, but do any of us really know what it means. Yes, it means that the ingredients were grown without pesticides, but do 100% of the ingredients have to be pesticide free? It is our job as consumer to know what we … Continue reading
Delicious & Seasonal
Delicious and seasonal is how the food at Rustica in Newport Beach, California, can be described. The texture of the spaghetti was absolutely fantastic! The pictures speak for themselves.
Tea Time
We, here at Ecoutrement, love love love tea. You may not realize it, but if you are a tea lover like us you may actually be wasting time, water, and energy when you make your tea. We are huge believers in teapots. Hot water just doesn’t taste the same when it is heated up in … Continue reading
Movie Munchies
Every time I go to the movies I almost pass out when I see the snacks these people are selling to us. Are they trying to kill us? Movie theaters offer nothing even close to healthy! So, what can you do about it? Bring your own snacks! I enjoyed the last movie I saw while … Continue reading
Yummy Coconut Pancake Recipe
We just had to share this recipe that showed up in our email inbox today from Gorgously Green! It is for “Coconut Protein Pancakes” and it sounds absolutely scrumptious! Coconut Protein Pancakes 3 eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup whole-grain pancake mix 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil 1 banana, … Continue reading
Too noisy to put up with?
By now I am sure everyone has heard of the new compostable SunChips package. I can’t even tell you how many YouTube videos I have seen complaining about how noisy the new bags are. Give me a break!!! Noisy chip bags are a small price to pay for a more beautiful and healthy planet. I … Continue reading
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