Month: August 2011

Aug 21 2011

children, food, resources

Fresh from the farm at school

by Courtney

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As some people know, when I lived in Chicago I worked as a teacher for a fabulous non-profit organization called Seven Generations Ahead. The organization has a lot of programs...

Aug 21 2011

cooking, recipes

Recipe of the week: Cherry Tomato Orzo Salad

by Courtney

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One of my favorite things about summer is making easy, fresh pasta salads. This week’s recipe is another delicious one I found on Simply Recipes. The ingredients are easy to...

Aug 17 2011

exercise, inspiration, mental health

Live an invigorating life

by Courtney

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I came across some memorable advice from one of the websites I read (Zen to Fitness, an online magazine on health and fitness). The author of the article recommends four...

Aug 13 2011

children, food politics, obesity

Health claims on unhealthy foods need to go

by Courtney

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There’s currently a debate raging right now over whether food companies should be allowed to advertise  unhealthy foods to kids. One side of the debate believes that, to fight the childhood...

Aug 07 2011

cooking, food, recipes

Make your own applesauce

by Courtney

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Making applesauce is one of my favorite fall projects. I love going to pick apples from nearby orchards (search here to find an orchard near you) but it’s just as...

Aug 03 2011

cooking, food, recipes

My current obsession: Smoothies

by Courtney

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So, I’m currently obsessed with smoothies since I bought a bunch of fruit at the store and also went blueberry picking. I’ve tried all different kinds of smoothies, but so...