Maftoul or pearl couscous is a larger couscous than what I am used. Ziyad Brand offers a few different varieties of imported all natural Middle Eastern grains such as the Maftoul Baladi that I used in this dish.
They are easy to cook either by microwaving or boiling the couscous in the bag it comes in. I added Dave’s Gourmet Wild Mushroom pasta sauce over the top of the maftoul and then mixed in Trader Joe’s eggplant and Del Monte Organic Green Beans.
This dish was outstanding! The pasta sauce was the best tomato sauce I have had in my life. That’s not a joke. Dave knows what’s up because the sauce is undeniably sensational! I loved what I made for dinner. All of the ingredients mixed together harmoniously.
These canned green beans are organic, so no chemical preservatives are added.
Can’t wait to make this again, but in the meantime, I’ll see what other products I can try from Dave and The Ziyad Brothers.
Sound like an odd flavor for toothpaste? It’s actually pretty good. The licorice-like flavor of fennel does not overpower the toothpaste and leaves your breath nice and sweet. There are no harsh chemicals in this all-natural anti-plaque, tarter control and whitening toothpaste.
Want to change the boring routine of brushing your teeth? Give Tom’s Fennel a try. It’s not only healthier, but it’s more fun too.
Bad news though, Tom’s is now part of the Colgate family. They are no longer animal-friendly; I just hope Tom can change that and continue down the cruelty-free path. In the meantime, I won’t be using Tom’s products unless I know they are keeping their line cruelty free.
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Tom’s is still on the OK list accoring to PETA. This comes directly from Tom’s of Maine. Good news!
SIGG is committed to not only the environment, but also to the people who live in it. Companies such as SIGG have been around 100 years and have stood the test of time. Their commitment is the secret. SIGG backs their products, they do not use pollutants or toxins, and they make a truly great product.
Anyone can purchase a water bottle, but SIGG bottles have been engineered to withstand the abuse of time. One customer, according to SIGG’s website, has had his bottle 20 years. That is unheard of for an average water bottle.
Throwing away or recycling water bottles is a waste, so why not purchase a 1 liter bottle and just refill it?
SIGG has some interesting facts and questions on their site. They state that you may put booze into the SIGG bottle, but drink it quick because of the temperature.
SIGG does stay cool longer than conventional bottles and it is much lighter too. I’ve dropped it a few times already (whoops) and it’s still keeping its shape.
I can go on and on, but I think you get the point. Try one; you’ll never go back!
If someone asked you if you wanted a dairy free, egg free, and nut free all natural brownie, your first instinct might be no. As a 7-month pregnant woman, mine was no too. But when my husband cooked up a batch of Cherrybrook Kitchen’s Fudge Brownie Mix with Chocolate Chips for me, and I took my first bite, I realized my instincts were wrong. I could not believe how yummy these brownies were!
A husband and wife team, Patsy and Chip Rosenberg created this company because Patsy suffers from a number of food allergies. Even though I do not, I thoroughly enjoyed this dessert. Each brownie is only 150 calories, and I can pronounce every single ingredient that goes into them. Visit their adorable website cherrybrookkitchen.com, especially those of you who do suffer from food allergies that prevent you from enjoying desserts. These brownies will make you feel good while remaining good for you.
PS, use the coupon code “earthday” at checkout to purchase We Add Up shirts with a discount!
Bamboo you say, without Pandas attacking me in masses mistaking me for food! This is true, shirts made of bamboo with amazing qualities.
I have 100% Bamboo Fine Jersey Long Sleeve and Short Sleeve shirts. First thing I noticed was how unbelievably soft the shirts are. It is really just short of silk or the finest thread count linens. I usually wear a white cotton tee under every shirt I wear, even other t-shirts. That is sure to change now that I’ve tried these. The shirts are extremely comfortable, they look nice, and surprisingly they wash extremely well. No pills or shrinkage. They came out of the wash the way they went in.
My favorite part of the shirts has to be the natural anti-microbial properties of the fabric. This allows you to wear the shirts for extended periods of time without having to worry about odor. The shirts also help regulate body heat by being naturally cooling in heat and warm in the cold.
I have actually learned a ton about bamboo as a resource from trying out these shirts. It’s actually quite astonishing, check out Bamboosa’s site for more info regarding this; it’s kind of mind boggling the sort of facts they have. Needless to say, the shirts are great and I’ll definitely be picking up some more.
Yes, it’s that time again. Weekend Update time… time to check some old reviews, click some links and see what’s happening in the green world. As always, the last two weeks of reviews are online on the main page below and the complete archive is always available here or up there. Yesterday, we introduced What’s Cooking? It’s a new review-type of post. What’s Cooking? will contain ingredients and such from various companies. Send us your recipes if you’ve got them. We’ve also started adding other links to our blogroll. Click over to the right already.
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Welcome to the first edition of What’s Cooking? Hope you like this new feature where we review products by cooking with them.
I stole this recipe from Meatout Mondays, which oddly enough gets emailed to me on Friday. We decided to try it out and improvise just a tad bit.
The recipe was awesome. I added some corn to the mix and a few drops of habanero sauce to my portion. It was such a great dish that Lala and I have passed it onto everyone we know. We purchased the quinoa at Trader Joe’s, but they have quinoa at various supermarkets now too.
Quinoa is the official grain of the Mayans. It’s healthy and high in protein for a grain.
The Soda-Club, as I reviewed previously, is a unique way of making your own soda at home. It’s cheaper, healthier and more eco-friendly.
For this review, I decided to try the Lemon Lime flavor. Unlike the mainstream soda companies, the blend of lemon and lime is much lighter and less citrusy. I enjoyed the soda, it went down smoothly and no bad aftertaste.
Overall, the Lemon Lime Soda-Club flavor is a nice alternative to drinking store bought soda, unlike the Mango Peach.
The Mango Peach seems to be discontinued from the site and it’s probably because it tastes bad. Soda Club does have new flavors and some all-natural, sugar-free mixes too.
Ever tried it? Leave some comments, or click the graphic above to travel over to the Soda Club site.
