The following is an abridged version of the speech Maria Rodale delivered at the United Nations on Monday, December 8, 2014, upon receiving Auburn University’s International Quality of Life Laureate Award. The award recognizes outstanding global citizens who have made a significant contribution to improving the lives of people worldwide. Past laureates have included Archbishop […]
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The Top 5 Business Books I Read This Year
I don’t usually read a lot of business books. My primary reading time is right before bed, and reading books about business right before going to sleep not only doesn’t feel right, but it also leads to unnecessary weird dreams. So my situation of choice for reading business books is strapped in to an […]
Cheesy Potatoes, a Michigan Classic
Over Thanksgiving, The New York Times ran a map of the most googled recipes from every state. It provided hours of fun on Facebook and Google (Frog Eye Salad, anyone?) and led my dear former blog coordinator, Dana Blinder, who left me to move back to Michigan to be closer to her family, to share […]
Maria’s Five Favorites: Dressing Up!
‘Tis the season to get dressy! And here are five of my favorite earth-friendly dresses. They will have you looking and feeling fabulous through the holidays and beyond… 1. Yolanda Glam Maxi Dress. Perfect for the hostess, this dress made from sustainable materials features a scoop neck and ¾ sleeves that keep hands free to […]
20 Not-Stupid Questions to Ask Your Kids over the Holidays
There is nothing like a holiday to bring people together. And once you’re together, you have to converse. There is a whole list of typical questions we ask our kids at some times: What’s your favorite subject in school? How are things going? But there is a subtle art to going deeper—to finding those brilliant […]
Hello, Cyber Monday!
Did you know that today is the biggest day of the year for online retailers? For some reason, for us it’s Monday. It’s not Black Friday. Of course, I’m sure there are exceptions to that rule, and it may change over time. But I think part of it (other than the discounts) has to do […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you and your families health, healing, and happiness. Happy Thanksgiving! —Maria Related Posts:Happy Thanksgiving! From Me and My Fairytale PumpkinGiving Thanks for a New Food Tradition8 Worthwhile Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
Make Your Own Bone Broth From Thanksgiving Turkey Bones
Bone broth is everywhere right now. It officially seems like a “craze” to me. Some crazes are crazy (margarine, for example); others are great (like the running or yoga crazes). What’s funny to me about the bone broth craze is that I’ve been making it forever. I just called it homemade soup broth. In fact, […]
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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