“Ethical, creative and profitable.” Perhaps you recall eco-friendly fashion house, Ethos Paris from last year’s post? This line for both men and women is a favorite of mine with affordable prices. Just as a recap, Ethos Paris is a fair trade, organic and sustainable fashion house that was founded in Paris [...]
Read On No CommentsSummer is almost here! Could you use a refreshing drink? I know that I could. This delicious and easy to make mango lassi comes from the excellent raw food chef, Diana Stobo. She is a classically trained chef studying culinary arts at Cornell University. She eventually became interested in nutrition and healing [...]
April is over! It has gone to the animals! Over at the ASPCA, April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Here at les violettes, every month and every day is about the prevention of cruelty to animals. Did you know that the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to [...]
2010 marks a year since “Ours To Keep” the 75th anniversary celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks District – one of the finest cures for Nature Deficit Disorder.
Established in 1934, the East Bay Regional Parks District became the first regional parks agency in the United States. It consists of 65 parks with [...]
Coconut Secret introduces Coconut Aminos a raw seasoning sauce that is an excellent alternative to soy sauce.
Some of you are unable to use soy sauce for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you have an allergy or you take medication that forbids the use of soy. Could it be that you simply prefer not [...]
Kale is a real favorite of mine. If you like it as well then, you’re in for a treat. Vegetarian chef Cherie Soria has been teaching for over 35 years and states that one of her greatest accomplishments has been “saving the lives of countless innocent animals.” Would you like to learn more about healthy [...]
Even though Mardi Gras celebrations ended this past Tuesday, it is not too late to have some Mardi Gras fun. Chefs Mike C. and Olivier Said over at Kitchen on Fire put together this easy Vegan Rataouille. Laisser Le Bon Temp Rouler. The ingredients are:
1 or 2 cloves garlic
1 or 2 [...]
Getting ready to go out for a party or a night on the town…and you want to look great? Shue Uemura is a great makeup line. However, you want to use cosmetics suitable for vegetarians, right? Do you prefer natural cosmetics? Or are you gluten-free? Fortunately, you have this handy guide [...]
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February will focus on food and a few of the finer things in life. Why? With so many celebrations occurring this month, why not? Chocolate is definitely one of my guilty pleasures: Is it one for you too? If not, you may change your mind after this. [...]