Coinciding with the fall harvest, World Vegetarian Day occurs on October 1st to kick-off Vegetarian Awareness Month. The North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) aims to give support to its members, affiliated groups and vegetarians in general, while also educating the public on how vegetarianism benefits humans, other animals and the earth. Non-vegetarians are welcome to [...]

12 fresh beets, trimmed 6 large carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1/3 cup tarragon vinegar (or whatever vinegar is in your cupboard!) 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup minced chives [...]

Meditation is a valuable exercise.  Just as exercising our muscles makes them stronger, more coordinated and have better muscle memory, our brains have the capacity to continuously grow stronger and healthier throughout our life.  Exercising our brain causes structural and functional changes when it is challenged.  Challenging the brain results in an increased number of [...]

1 tbsp oil 1 ½ lbs beef in small uniform pieces 12 cups water 1 – 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 2 carrots, medium diced 2 celery stalks and leafy parts, medium diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms ¾ cup barley ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped ½ tsp salt 1 [...]