Daily Greenz #47

Did you know that food production ranks as the second-biggest consumer of fossil fuels after automobiles? Or how about the fact that 75% of all antibiotics used in the United States go towards animal feeding operations? In Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Barbara Kingsolver reveals some unsettling information about food consumption today, as well as the government’s role in endorsing certain ingredients that lead to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and malnutrition. Her book is not so much an exposé as it is an example of how you can lead a sustainable lifestyle that allows you to grow and enjoy the real taste of food. She recounts her experience of picking up her family and moving them to a family farm in Virginia to become locavores- people who only eat locally grown food. For the naysayers who argue that it’s too expensive and time-consuming to do this, she offers tons of practical advice on how to achieve the lifestyle no matter your financial situation. Learn how to become the next locavore for $16.17 at amazon.com.

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Daily Greenz #39

The organic harvest collection from Organic Bouquet is a gift basket with something for everyone.

This all organic fruit assortment includes organic oranges, dessert pears and apples. Enjoy them with handmade white cheddar cheese, crostini crackers, Davidson American Organic Teas  and a premium organic chocolate bar. The basket also comes with an array of nuts and dried fruit, blueberry jam, toffee and honey sticks. With all this organic goodness, the Organic Harvest Gift Basket is perfect for anyone on your list.

Food, flowers and plants from the Organic Bouquet site are certified by Quality Assurance International (QAI), a USDA accredited agency that verifies their products are grown sustainably.

The pictured gift basket costs $112.95; visit organicbouquet.com for more information.

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