Day 10 of 12 Days of Deals: Brand new Amy Butler Soul Blossoms cotton and home dec is 15% off today! (That’s $8 and $12.50/yard.) It’s a gorgeous and versatile group!
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We at Sew,Mama,Sew! think 2011 will be an incredible year in sewing. We know we’ll be seeing lots of gorgeous prints and solids on a wide range of substrates. New and growing pattern companies will be offering a greater variety of sewing patterns. And we’re sure that the sewing community will explore different techniques and trends.
2010 was an exciting year for the sewing industry, with outstanding fabric collections, fun new patterns and the continued growth of a very creative and dynamic blogging community. We asked a few of our favorite quilters, sewists, designers and shop owners to reflect on the sewing industry in 2010 and offer some predictions for 2011. We’re excited to share their answers with you over the next two weeks as we welcome the new year. We’d also love to know your thoughts on the subject!
With all the choices available, it’s not always easy to determine which wine might be just right for your holiday festivities. Whether you’re pairing wine to a selection of amazing holiday cheeses or to a table laden with a variety of flavors for the big meal, we’re here to help!
I have a shelf full of tiny bottles of indeterminate age that are fine in a pinch (pun intended), but nothing makes a meal or engages the senses quite like the look, feel, taste and, certainly, the smell of fresh herbs.
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For regular batteries, please recycle them instead of letting them end up in the landfill. You can find info on how and where to recycle at earth911.com.Did you get a new computer or other electronic equipment? Donate your old stuff! Here in Central Texas, Goodwill has a great program where they take all electronic equipment and try to reuse it
As I was traveling this weekend I saw so many cars transporting Christmas trees home. This is supposed to be a joyous time of year, but according to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage each year.
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lilies are grown at Plantas y Flores, a floral farm in Costa Rica that I was honored to visit along with other Whole Foods Market team members in early December.
that’s 25 million extra tons of garbage going to the landfill. The Whole Foods Market Green Mission Team has gathered our favorite tips to feature on this blog throughout the holidays to help us all reduce our load. Our customers are some of the greenest folks around, so please share your tips with us too. Hopefully we’ll help each other discover new and creative ways to live lighter on the planet this holiday season.
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F. Rinse your squash of choice and slice in half. Sometimes the rind can be thick, so be careful when slicing. Scoop out the seeds and place the squash, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet, roasting pan or jelly roll pan. Add enough water to reach about half an inch up the pan and carefully place in the oven. (See why you need the rims?) Alternatively, if you like a little more caramelization on your squash, skip the water (and the rims) and place your squash face up on the baking sheet. Cooking time will depend on the size and variety of squash. Check periodically to make sure that there is still water in the pan. If not, add more. The water will add moisture to the squash and protect it from burning as it bakes. To test for doneness, poke the skin of the squash with a fork or knife. If it pierces easily and the underlying flesh of the squash yields to the fork, it is ready!
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Fennel has been around for eons, dating back to ancient Greece. The slightly sweet, crisp bulb is delicious raw in salads, and is also wonderful when sautéed, braised, roasted or grilled. The leaves (or fronds) look similar to dill. Fennel stands well on its own or pairs beautifully with other raw or cooked veggies, fish and meat. It occupies a unique and important role in cooking among many European countries, especially Italy and France. I first learned to when I had it with fish. Since then, I have prepared it in many dishes from raw salads to stir-fries. You’ll find fennel’s flavor most intense when eaten raw, but don’t be shy about cooking it, too!
In their own words, Made Just Right is a community where like-minded people can share recipes, photos, cooking advice, product reviews, food news and lifestyle tips. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or someone who chooses to use only natural, non-GMO products, you’ll find flavorful and delicious recipes and tips that jive with your diet.
Conscious Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding those in need in the U.S., particularly people living in impoverished American Indian communities. Since 2002, the Conscious Alliance has collected and distributed over 1,000,000 pounds of non-perishable food donations, all from the collaborative efforts of individuals, companies and musicians. They continue to follow their vision of not only providing emergency food relief and services but also facilitating sustainable economic development of American Indian communities. With food drives as their medium, especially at concerts and music festivals, they’re working to raise awareness that hunger and poverty still exists in America and they hope young people will be inspired to engage in some community participation.
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This season, we’re sharing a few favorite tips from the Whole Foods Market Green Mission Team to help us all reduce our holiday waste. (Check out our posts on greening your Christmas trees and lights.) We know our customers are some of the greenest folks around, so please share your tips with us too. Hopefully we’ll help each other discover new and creative ways to live lighter on the planet this holiday season.
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so Putumayo has assembled some of our favorite upbeat seasonal songs to get you rockin’ around the Christmas tree. So get ready to deck the halls with a !
do you feel like this year has just flown by? I have to admit, I am not a big Thanksgiving meal person. I don’t get up early, stuff turkey and have it cook for hours with a nice place setting at the dinner table. I am the 
Hearty Turkey Noodle SoupTurkey Sweet Potato CurryTurkey with Sweet Potato DumplingsTurkey Picadillo
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we’ve got the perfect holiday gift (box) for your friends, family, secret crush, office mate, your college advisor, or your kids’ teachers!
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I was at the bank last week, and not surprisingly, the teller asked me for identification. As I passed my driver’s license to her, I noticed that the address on my license is out of date. How many other important records have my old address I wonder?
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Last year, shoppers purchased $65,000 in calendars, which empowered nearly 2,000 poor women and their family members with microloans to create or expand a home-based business and create prosperity. Each year these loans are repaid and we can empower 2,000 more women with an opportunity to lift themselves out of poverty through entrepreneurship. Imagine what we can do this year, with your help.
we don’t want anything to take away from the sweet, delicate flavor of shrimp raised right. In fact, our shrimp are harvested to order and flash frozen within hours of harvest and you can taste the difference.
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This holiday season, you’ll be able to uncork a whole array of stories while pouring top wines that are affordable, easy-going and have a few tales of their own to share
The other point I made was that we have complete traceability to the farms and ranches where the turkey was raised. That’s so rare in the industry and it’s one of the things that I really like about working here. Whole Foods Market goes to the effort to know exactly where our turkeys come from. And since we do, I thought you’d like a chance to meet our turkey farmers and ranchers and find out a little bit about the people behind your Thanksgiving dinner.
typically on the Thanksgiving table. Plan to include one or more on your menu. Broccoli Salad with Walnuts and CurrantsGruyere Salad with Apples and Cider VinaigretteSpinach Salad with Aduki Beans and Clementine VinaigretteThanksgiving Green Salad
Amy and Brian’s Coconut Juice 6-packMade from the water of young coconutsWith naturally occurring potassium and electrolytesRehydrate without the added sugar or artificial colors and flavors found in conventional sports drinks 
either way, it’s only $5.99 per pound. You can stock up for the holiday season.
some that are personal choices and others that are medically necessary. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to make sure all of your guests are well-fed and satisfied. I’ve got some special tips to help make this easy and delicious!
using organic ingredients, when possible, loaded with veggies or beans, considerate of salt and sugar content and other special dietary needs.
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Spiced, toasted, raw and more, there they were again. My favorite little Halloween treat, only shelled and prepared in ways Mom never dreamed of!
at breakfast, in sandwiches at lunch, for snacks, at dinner and for dessert. This is my kind of country!!!
from handmade to store-bought and everything in between.