Part II of my three-part Aussie Meat recipe series Why, oh, why is it called a “short” crust? I have no idea. One website says it’s short for “shortening” but really, what crust doesn’t have shortening in it? The only difference I can see from my regular piecrust is that it has more water and […]
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Maria’s Five Favorites: Spring Fashion Week
It’s New York Fashion Week, which means two great things: 1. Spring is coming and 2. It’s Rodale’s Organic Fashion Week! Organic Fashion Week (or OGFW for the social media universe) is all about celebrating fashion that’s beautiful, wearable, and—mostly important—made sustainably with organic materials for real people. And those, my friends, are some great […]
Sex Not Food
Sex, not food? What, I’m sure you’re wondering, is Maria going to be talking about now? Allow me to explain. I love food. I am a food blogger, among other things. But with Valentine’s Day coming up, I got to thinking about how I too often see, in my own life and in the lives […]
How to Make an Aussie Meat Pie from Scratch, Part I
It’s not as easy as you might think to find the ultimate Aussie meat pie recipe, and to then merge it with other flavors to match the taste of the Royal Sydney Easter Agricultural Show top prizewinning meat pie from Mick’s Bakery I had in Sydney. That pie was soft, crunchy, peppery, yummy goodness […]
The Future of Magazine Media—10 Ideas That Could Rock Our World
Yesterday afternoon, I represented my company at the annual American Magazine Media Conference. Some of you may know me as a blogger, M.O.M (mean old mom), or recipe writer, but I’m also the CEO of Rodale Inc., the publisher of magazines like Prevention, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Running Times, Bicycling, and Organic Gardening […]
The Latest Scientific Research on Why Organic Is Better for You
In preparation for an upcoming talk, I thought it would be a good idea to check in on the latest scientific research regarding agricultural chemicals and our health. I did extensive research for Organic Manifesto, but that was published in 2009, so it was time for an update based on more recent scientific studies. Therefore, […]
Maria’s Five Favorites: Beating the Winter Blues
Snow, freezing temperatures, ice, short days, and long nights—yes, it is winter. And yes, the winter blues are starting to creep in. But this year, instead of letting the blues take over, try my five favorite ways to beat them: 1. Resurrection Bath Treatment. Revitalize sagging winter spirits with a hydrating bath treatment. This bath […]
Coming Soon: Rodale’s Organic Life
Dearest Reader, When Organic Farming and Gardening magazine was launched in May 1942, the global chemical revolution was just beginning to claim conventional agriculture as its own. Only a few voices warned of the dangers—to our health, to our environment, and to our future. J.I. Rodale, the founder of the American organic movement and Organic […]
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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