Whoever said we have nothing to fear but fear itself could have been talking about rice paper rolls.* I’ve wanted to make them (Vietnamese-style) for years, but dreaded the complexity, feared the differentness, and practically hyperventilated over finding the right moment to tackle the job (because without fresh mint and basil, you might as well […]
By Maria
Death, Life, and Rebirth
I have a friend on Facebook who is slowly dying. He announced his terminal cancer diagnosis a few months ago, and since then his friends have been rallying around him. On Facebook, he’s been posting pictures of trips to the beach, his favorite drinks at the bar, heartbreaking photos of him and his mom, and […]
Maria’s Five Favorites: Made in America
Happy 5th of July! I hope you had an amazing Independence Day and that you’re continuing to enjoy your 4th of July weekend. Let’s keep the patriotic spirit going throughout the month by supporting Made in America brands and products. The next time shopping is on your to-do list, support our country, our economy, and […]
Fourth of July Playlist
This list is dedicated to Tim Howard, who showed the world what being a goalie is all about. What does that have to do with the 4th of July? Nothing except timing. What does Tim Howard have to do with music? Nothing. Although I do sort of feel about him the way I feel about […]
Laurie David Dishes on Family Dinner
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a quick interview with activist, author, and producer Laurie David to discuss her new documentary film Fed Up, which looks into our problematic sugar consumption. We also dove into her book The Family Cooks, and the importance of family dinners. Enjoy! To help families initiate their […]
Love Is Dangerous…Still
The other weekend the Sunday New York Times Book Review had its annual summer reading issue. Now, it’s not like I need any more books to read, since I already have around 50 on my reading pile (almost all nonfiction, which is what I prefer reading these days), so I wasn’t looking for anything special, […]
This Is What a Happy Pig Looks Like!
The Internet is filled with horrible pictures of pigs confined in tiny cages with their tails cut off. The Internet is also filled with adorable pictures of cute little piglets that are typically pets or cartoons. But Internet, I would like to introduce you to a happy, healthy ORGANIC farm pig. This Rodale Institute pig […]
Maria’s Five Favorites: Summer Solstice Celebration!
Summer has officially arrived! Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the beginning of my all-time favorite season. And what better excuse do you need to celebrate than that? Rodale’s is celebrating with a Sunsational Summer Sweepstakes, offering the lucky winner $1,000 worth of beautiful summer products to brighten up […]
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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