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Tastemakers: Lisa Averbuch and Sabrina Moreno-Dolan

Tastemakers: Lisa Averbuch and Sabrina Moreno-Dolan

posted by Rachel

Lisa Averbuch and Sabrina Moreno-Dolan are the ladies behind LOFT liqueurs, the producers behind the first certified organic liqueur in the United States. Their story is interesting and inspirational, particularly for those of you who have tinkered with the idea of turning a passion into a small business.

When and why did you start making LOFT Liqueurs?

Lisa: I started making liqueurs for fun about 2 years ago. I came across a recipe for limoncello and at the time I didn't even know you could make it at home! After trying that recipe, using lemons from my boyfriend's backyard lemon tree, I was hooked! I tried to make cello everything: apple cello, banana cello, tangerine cello- you get the idea. After about six months of experimenting I let my friends try it and they were really excited! They said it tasted a lot better than much of what was available in the marketplace and wanted to buy it for themselves and their friends. So I thought, "well you are my friends� I'll make this for you." So many flavored vodkas and other liqueurs have a synthesized taste and obvious artificial color (don't even get me started on the traditional neon-green apple-tini). I wanted to give people the opportunity to go to a bar or restaurant and order a drink that they can feel good about - something that tastes like the real thing and isn't filled with chemicals. And once I learned that alcoholic beverages could be certified organic, it was a no-brainer. Whenever possible I buy biodynamically grown ingredients as well.

Sabrina: The first time I tried LOFT I went into fiendish plan mode. I thought "this is so amazing. There must be a way to share it with people (and save the planet through good-will established with flavor)."

What is your favorite way to serve LOFT Liqueurs? Do you like to pair anything with them?

L: They can be chilled and sipped on their own or mixed with a variety of other spirits, such as vodka or rum. They're great in Champagne, lemonade or even just a splash of sparkling water. We have about thirty cocktail recipes on our website too. My favorite drink is the Lavender Daiquiri. It's a basic daiquiri recipe substituting the usual sugar with LOFT Lavender Cello. I also really like to pair them with dark chocolate or pour over ice cream. One person I know had great results using the Spicy Ginger Cello to marinade a pork chop!

S: With friends. I love people and I love when they are happy. It's cool when people are able to honestly say "I love it" and be happy and proud of you and really want your product. I've brought it to parties for friends and had more than one person approach me and say, "are you the liqueur lady? I really want to taste it. I've heard amazing things." I suggest you try it any and every way.

What makes LOFT Liqueurs great?

L: First and foremost, they taste incredible. We are the first certified organic liqueur in the U.S. We sweeten them with low-glycemic agave nectar. We use only fresh fruit or botanicals from small independent farms. We handcraft in small batches. The flavors are unique (and delicious): lemongrass, spicy ginger and lavender. We use no additives, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. And we use tree-free bamboo paper labels, biodegradable inks and boxes made from recycled materials.

What would most surprise people about LOFT Liqueurs?

L: I posed this question to a couple of friends and they said they were surprised as to how smooth our drink is compared to, say, most limoncellos. There are a couple of reasons for that. One, we brought the alcohol down a few points to let the flavor of the fruit or botanical shine through. Second, we're the first in the U.S. to use a new technology called Evolution. It's been used for a few years in Japan with sake and shochu but we've had it approved for use here. Basically it rearranges the water molecules to smooth the bite of the alcohol and enhance the flavor.

S: The mouth-watering good taste. No, really, it tastes so good. Up until now I thought organic and that translated into "healthy" but that didn't conjure up images of farm fresh produce or just picked botanicals. In my old way of thinking an organic orange tasted the same as a regular orange but it didn't have the chemicals that hurt the earth and it cost more. So my reason to buy the organic orange (even though it was more expensive) wasn't taste-motivated but planet-motivated. With LOFT you get great tasting, earth-friendly, exotic flavors and you support one of the only female-owned spirit businesses in the U.S. We're a small company, we caringly handcraft every batch, we're fun.

What other natural food producer(s) do you really admire?

L: I love Cowgirl Creamery. If I could make a cheese liqueur I would - I know it sounds weird and crazy, but just maybe� I've seen squid ink used in cocktails, so you never know. Also in my liqueur quest I discovered Equator Coffees in San Rafael, California. They do incredible organic and fair trade coffees and teas.

S: Yummy - Ben and Jerry's Organic Ice Creams. Dreamy - Cowgirl Creamery cheese. Yeah to anyone who makes products thinking about great taste, the consumer, the environment and a good time.

What's your favorite natural food product other than your own?

L: It's really hard to pick one product. I'll just say that I have a renewed respect for any company willing to go through the difficulty and expense of the organic certification process. We only use four ingredients and our application was over 100 pages. So my hat's off to anyone who's done it! It really shows a commitment to wanting to make a good natural product.

What's next on the horizon for you and LOFT Liqueurs?

L: Our first three flavors available are Lavender, Lemongrass and Spicy Ginger. However to date I have tried making liqueurs with over 40 different fruits and botanicals including some herbs such as basil and lemon verbena. I have 15 or so viable flavors and would love to produce them all, but in the meantime we hope to do some seasonal flavors such as tangerine later in the winter and perhaps blueberry in the summer.

S: An endorsement from George Clooney (or at least drinks). No, really- I do want to have drinks with Clooney with my husband- and I believe, more importantly, that people (including George) will love LOFT because it really tastes great and it's chemical free. I hope that LOFT will be a big hit and we can launch exciting seasonal flavors like tangerine. I look forward to people being excited that I am sharing LOFT (the truth) and not fearing that I am trying to sell them anything.

Where can people find LOFT Liqueurs?

L: Full bottles can be purchased online at from Mondo Liquor or at Ledger's Liquors in Berkeley, California. We just launched so we're still working on getting wider distribution, but for the moment any bar, restaurant or liquor store in California or New York can buy from me directly. Consumers can find us in a few restaurants in San Francisco including Jardiniere, Americano, and Kuleto's (who, by the way, has a separate all-organic drink menu). A list of where to buy can be found on our website and will be updated often.

www.loftliquors.com

 
Product: Wild Leek Vinegar

Product: Wild Leek Vinegar

posted by Rachel

It seems that edible wild plants are all the rage right now. Martha Stewart even has a feature on the joys of these overlooked weeds in the April 2008 issue of her namesake magazine. We couldn’t agree more and spring is a perfect time to reap the rewards of wild harvesting.

This is why we are so excited to share with you our new favorite find – Wild Leek Vinegar from Food for Thought in Honor, Michigan. This tiny gem of company specializes in tasty products made from wild harvested, local, and seasonal plants. We got our hands on a bottle of this small-batch elixir and have been slurping it up in vinaigrettes over roasted asparagus and spring lettuces. For a twist (because we like vinegar on potato chips and french fries), we sprinkled some over a batch of salty oven fries and found the delicate, almost garlicky tang to be a great match. The bottle itself is so beautiful that we also pair it alongside our favorite olive oil for an unexpected and welcome hostess gift.

 
New Product:  Bamboo Bread Bags

New Product: Bamboo Bread Bags

posted by Mighty Staff

For the bread enthusiast looking to cut back on plastic and paper bags, Berkeley-based Bamboo-bag is manufacturing a smartly designed alternative. Run by three friends, these sustainable bamboo cloth bread bags come in two sizes - the baguette quiver ($16) can hold up to three long loaves, the loaf pouch ($16) can manage two one-pound loaves or a single challah. We love the diagonal strap which keeps your hands free to squeeze avocados or pick through citrus at the market.

Related Links:
- Bamboo-bag.com
- How to fold your Bamboo-bag
- Bamboo bags on Studio-707

 
Matchstick Garden Set

Matchstick Garden Set

posted by Mighty Staff

While it might be early in the year to break ground on an edible garden, spring isn't too far off on the horizon - and hey, there's no harm in a little planning or daydreaming. Have a look at these precious matchstick garden kits - each cute, petite matchbook opens to reveal ten matches, each containing seeds in their tips. Simply nestle each match tip-first into soil (warm, sunny place), and you're in business. For those of you lacking confidence, directions are inside the cover. You can even plant them indoors if you can't wait for a springtime thaw.

At $5 they make good party favors, or simply thoughtful treats for friends with green thumbs. They'll be thanking you down then line when they're able to snip fresh chives, basil, parsley, and thyme from their own tiny plot.

Matchstick Garden
matchstickgarden.com
$5 (on Perpetual Kid)

 
Mighty Foods Favorites: Of-the-Month-Clubs

Mighty Foods Favorites: Of-the-Month-Clubs

posted by Mighty Staff

One great gift idea that keeps on giving well into the new year is a subscription to an edible Of-the-Month-Club. If you are looking to venture beyond typical beer, wine, or books here are a few ideas we're particularly excited about:

Coffee of-the-Month
What you get: Citizen Bean will send out up to a year’s worth of fresh-roasted, sustainably grown, fair-trade coffee beans in 1 lb bags, all from different, small-batch, artisan roasters. The goodness doesn’t stop there either; Citizen Bean also has each roaster choose a charity that is then awarded a portion of the sales.
Cost: $79.99 (4 months, $20 shipping), $119.99 (6 months, $30 shipping), $199.99 (one year, $60 shipping)

Potato of-the-Month
What you get: Each month that you sign up, Maine’s organic Wood Prairie Farm, will send three unique potato varieties with descriptions and a recipe booklet.
Cost: $39.99-$299.00 (1 to 8 month subscriptions)

Garlic of-the-Month
What you get: Straight from Oregon’s organic Hood River Farm, where from September thru February garlic will arrive along with recipes, storage tips, and varietal information. Each month will include a new variety, such as Purple Stripe, Porcelain, Creole, and Artichoke.
Cost: $87 (includes shipping)

Green Tea of-the-Month
What you get: Twelve months of delicious Japanese green tea from O’Cha in Japan. Each package will include a different, anti-oxidant rich tea that should last three to four weeks, just long enough for the next package to arrive. In the warmer summer months, you can look forward to receiving varieties perfect for making iced tea.
Cost: $21.45 per month (includes shipping)

Honey of-the-Month
What you get: At North Carolina’s Spicewood Farm beekeepers Chris and N’ann offer several different monthly honey clubs, but we really like the Honey Lover's Monthly which sends you a full year’s worth of honey is wide range of tastes, nectar sources, and varieties. You’ll also receive a recipe booklet to help you enjoy your honey bounty.
Cost: $240 (plus shipping)

 
Gift Idea: Lotus Flower Nesting Bowls

Gift Idea: Lotus Flower Nesting Bowls

posted by Mighty Staff

We love this set of eight lovely lotus flower bowls. They look delicate but each of the ceramic bowls are actually microwave and dishwasher safe. A perfect set for outdoor summer spreads. The smallest bowl can hold salt or spices, the largest spans nearly ten inches - perfect for colorful grain or fruit salads. Have a wedding you need to shop for this summer? Consider skipping the registry.

 
Product: O Olive Oil

Product: O Olive Oil

posted by Mighty Staff

We've been dabbling with the full spectrum of O Olive Oils over the past week, and the verdict is in. These olive oils (they come in a range of flavors), are the perfect way to put a finishing kiss of (organic) ruby grapefruit or Meyer lemon or Tahitian lime on your favorite recipes. Now you might think your recipes are pretty good without a fancy finishing oil. Fair enough. But we'd argue that these oils have the ability to add surprising (and delicious twists) to your everyday recipes. They provide a simple way to take your favorite recipes to the next level of deliciousness.

O uses olives from small family orchards near the northern foothills of the Sierras. The oils are neither infused nor flavored after the fact. The whole fruit is crushed with the olives at the same time - and only certified organic citrus is used. The oils are great in dressings, over steamed veggies, drizzled over pasta, brushed on after grilling, and in marinades. Try a slathering inside your favorite panini (use good crusty bread!)

Our absolute favorite preparation involved a bowl of white cannellini beans, toasted walnuts, and crumbled manouri cheese (your favorite soft sheep or goat's milk cheese will work here), drizzled with about a tablespoon of the Ruby Grapefruit Olive OIl, a small splash of champagne vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt.

Two other ideas we found on the O website that we can't wait to try (both with their Blood Orange Olive Oil):

- toss roasted yukon potatoes and yams (or sweet potatoes) with Blood Orange Olive Oil, fresh sage, sea salt and fresh pepper.

- add Blood Orange Olive oil to risotto with crimini mushrooms. (we be this would be great in a barley or farro based risotto-type preparation.

O also has a line of wonderful vinegars that we will write about separately.

Here's where you can buy O Olive Oil online
http://www.ooliveoil.com

 
New Product: Vosges Organic Peanut Butter Bon Bons

New Product: Vosges Organic Peanut Butter Bon Bons

posted by Mighty Staff

If you're going to treat yourself to something sweet, decadent, and indulgent - make it worth it. Katrina Markoff of Vosges Haut-Chocolat has sourced smooth and creamy organic peanut butter to fuel one of her latest creations - outrageously delicious organic peanut butter bon bons made with dark milk chocolate and mineral-rich pink Himalayan salt. Each chocolate square is punctuated with Fleur de Sel. Finding a good organic peanut butter is slowly getting easier, but up until recently it has been a challenge. We look forward to future peanut butter creations from Vosges-Haut Chocolate - this is just the kick-off to their new (and evolving) peanut butter bon bon line. (9 piece Himalaya Peanut Butter Bonbons - $27)

 
Kermit Lynch Organic/Bio-d Christmas Wine Sampler

Kermit Lynch Organic/Bio-d Christmas Wine Sampler

posted by Mighty Staff

Famous wine importer Kermit Lynch regularly offers up sampler packs of wine. Six or twelve-packs of bottles grouped under one theme or another. It is a great, and affordable way to introduce yourself to a range of new wines. For those of you dreaming of a green Christmas, the elves at Kermit Lynch have pulled together a selection of six bottles that have all been organically or bio-dynamically produced. It goes for $99 and KLWM can ship inside California and to Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The sampler includes the following wines:

2005 Bouzeron Aligote - A. et P. de Villaine
2003 Bourueil "Clos Senechal" - Catherine & Pierre Breton
2003 Lussac St.-Emilion - Chateau de Bellevue
2004 Dolcetto "Suri" - Aldo Marenco
2003 Coteaux du Languedoc "Montpeyroux" Damaine D'Aupilhac
2003 Coteaux du Languedoc "Podio Alto" Domaine du Poujol

Visit the Kermit Lynch website or call 510.524.1524.

 
Gift Idea: Help Mug

Gift Idea: Help Mug

posted by Mighty Staff

Appropriately named "Help" - this is the perfect mug for those of us who can't seem to get the ratio of water to rice right....ever. By Studio Verissimo, available through Greenergrassdesign.com for $13. (link)

 
Gift Idea: Jill Bliss Farmlife Calendar

Gift Idea: Jill Bliss Farmlife Calendar

posted by Mighty Staff

The Jill Bliss & Saelee Oh 2007 Farmlife calendar couldn't be cuter. It is a limited edition run of 1500 calendars printed on recycled paper with soy inks. Don't freak out, but it is time to start getting organized for the new year (right around the corner!).

"...The Farm Life calendar was "grown" with love and care by Jill & Saelee in sunny California, the state that produces most of the u.s. food supply. Expert farm animals from all corners agree that ours is the best calendar harvest ever! Enjoy a year full of farm seasons, plants and animals, whether you live in the countryside or not!..." (Check it out)

 
Gift Idea: White Forest Pottery

Gift Idea: White Forest Pottery

posted by Mighty Staff

The kind of pottery that makes food look delicious. Much of this collection is beautiful, cream colored, and perfectly imperfect. Have a peek at the Nested Rose Bowls, Wave Plates, and Pasta Bowls. Heck, look at all of it, you won't be disappointed. (via hoping for happy accidents)

 
Gift Idea: Pottery against Poverty

Gift Idea: Pottery against Poverty

posted by Mighty Staff

We love hearing about young people trying to make a positive impact. Case in point - Nest. A clever, design-savvy non-profit started by 24-year old Rebecca Kousky. It is a nonprofit that funds micro-credit loans to women in developing countries to begin or maintain art- or craft- based businesses. The funds for these loans are produced through the products on the buildanest.com website. Check out the cute kitchenware, we love the signature Nest pottery and the swallow tea cup.

 
Gift Idea: For Meticulous Dishwashers

Gift Idea: For Meticulous Dishwashers

posted by Mighty Staff

Certainly this is the most difficult bowl in the world to clean - but the cute, tiny bowls that are combined to form a larger vessel are perfect for fruit! Made by o-d-a, object design alliance.

 
Gift Idea: Lunchbox for Grown-ups

Gift Idea: Lunchbox for Grown-ups

posted by Mighty Staff

Have a look at Vessel's Workplace Dish Set. Stylish and practical design bundles placemat, fork knife and spoon, juice cup, plate, and bowl in one modern, smart-looking, turquoise carry-all. It is heat safe to 150 degrees and the perfect way to take healthy eats on the go. The only thing we'd like to see in future designs is some sort of compartmenting so you can keep your wheatberry salad from getting your panini soggy. Also, a snap on lid for the cup would make it so you could transport soup without spillage.

Click through for more images.

 
Tea Lollipops

Tea Lollipops

posted by Mighty Staff

Tea flavored lollipops on an organic rosemary stick. Does it get any better than this? Six for $15, plus shipping. Follow the link and click on the candy section.

 
Pretty Peas

Pretty Peas

posted by Heidi

Dinner plate and after dinner game rolled into one, no pun intended. A cute plate doing double duty - earthenware with pea trick booklet.

Have you ever wondered what to do with peas that have pinged off your plate? Then this is the plate for you. Attempt tricks from the accompanying booklet and score as many points by flicking, rolling or even spitting peas into the numbered dimples. (Soop)

 
Gift Idea: Monogrammed Glass Wine Cooler

Gift Idea: Monogrammed Glass Wine Cooler

posted by Mighty Staff

While the monogrammed branding irons from Williams-Sonoma are certainly intriguing, this elegant wine cooler is more our speed. You can even preview what your initials will look like on the cooler before you buy.

 
Gift Idea: Irked Pin Cushions

Gift Idea: Irked Pin Cushions

posted by Mighty Staff

Quite possibly the best pin cushions. Ever. Each is hand stitched, and a steal at $6. Available in Cheese, Vegetables, Carbs, and more. (via notcot)

 
The (almost) Perfect Tabletop Grill

The (almost) Perfect Tabletop Grill

posted by Mighty Staff

Could this stylish Eva Solo tabletop grill be any more perfect? Actually, we would love an XL version of it, but the tiny version will do for now. (via Better Living Through Design)

 
Gift Idea: The $100 Rock Mug

Gift Idea: The $100 Rock Mug

posted by Mighty Staff

It's described as a beer mug, but we imagine ourselves drinking tea from this stone and porcelin Sakamoto piece. No two are identical. Cheers.

 

Gift Idea: Pea Pod Recipe Cards

posted by Mighty Staff

Cute, hand printed pea pod recipe cards on Etsy. Only one set in stock!

 
On Sale: Lotta Jansdotter Apron

On Sale: Lotta Jansdotter Apron

posted by Mighty Staff

A second or third-hand rumor has it that Lotta is leaving San Francisco for the bright lights of the Big Apple? Say it's not so, I'm not sure her local fans could handle a strictly mailorder relationship. Speaking of which, look at this cute cooking apron on sale for $24 dollars.

 
Letterpress Cookbook

Letterpress Cookbook

posted by Mighty Staff

For your favorite vegan. A limited edition entirely letterpressed vegan cookbook via Etsy. Printed on Mohawk Superfine Soft White Eggshell finish cardstock. 12 recipes.

 
Thirty-two flavors...of Toothpaste

Thirty-two flavors...of Toothpaste

posted by Mighty Staff

Bad breath? Meet Breath Palette. For the discerning brusher, this robust line of all-natural toothpastes and mouthwashes provides an alternative to the staid state of the current oral hygiene market. For the chefs and sommeliers in the crowd, flavor zero is a neutral-PH selection that can be used as a palette cleanser.

Want a bit more adventure during your morning brush? Try the ZEN palette of flavors (rose, honey, lavender, lemon tea, and cola), or brush that sweet tooth away with the palette that includes Vanilla, Bitter Chocolate, Caramel, L'Espresso, and (gasp) Pumpkin Pudding.

The benefits as cited on the Breath Palette site:

Breath Palette provides real benefits with its all-natural blend of herbal extracts and Xylitol.

- Sugar-free – BP is sweetened with Xylitol, a natural white crystalline substance that helps prevent plaque build-up naturally.

- Alcohol-free – without the dehydrating effects of alcohol, Breath Palette promotes a healthy saliva balance, which is the best preventative measure against bad breath. Saliva itself has natural antibacterial properties.

- Low effervescence – less foam is ideal for electronic tooth- brushes and for children who are first learning to brush.

- Less abrasive – the abrasive particle is one-seventh the size of standard toothpaste allowing you to brush your teeth more closely and gently.

- No synthetic surface-active agents – with no surfactants BP is kind to your body and the environment.

Read more about Breath Palette .

 
Gift Idea: Dumpling Charms

Gift Idea: Dumpling Charms

posted by Mighty Staff

Have you seen the Little Dumpling collection? The concept looks cute, but it is hard to see the quality of the charms from the photograph. There is the mixed dumpling charm bracelet which has an assortment of five charms, or you you can commit to a favorite single dumpling by going the necklace route: empanada, wonton, apple turnover, tortellini, ravioli, gnocchi, or potsticker.

 
Gift: June Taylor Jams

Gift: June Taylor Jams

posted by Mighty Staff

June has a fresh batch of Rangpur Lime Jelly ready for takers. This beautiful, brightly flavored jelly is a favorite of mine - a kiss of sweetness rounds out the clean, edgy, tart complexity of the citrus. Made with organic Rangpur limes, June prepares her jams, jellies and fruit cheeses in small batches, by hand, with minimal sugar and no pectin. Surprise a friend with a jar - you can order online or buy in person at San Francisco Bay Area Farmers markets.

 
Gift Idea: Let's Play House

Gift Idea: Let's Play House

posted by Mighty Staff

Check out Rosanna's Playing House line of cake plates, pie dishes, and nested mixing bowls. Think about how cute a six-pack of carrot cupcakes would look in that light-blue cupcake tray. The bakeware is oven/dishwasher safe and the whole line is surprisingly affordable. Pieces range from $17-$55. Perfect for those springtime birthdays that are right around the corner.

 
Gift Idea: Display Teas

Gift Idea: Display Teas

posted by Mighty Staff

Have you seen Adagio's display teas? A cluster of leaves unfolds in your tea cup to reveal a beautiful, delicate flower inside. The tea blooms are hand-made in China from early spring leaves. Because the leaves are harvested young, you don't end up with the bitterness you otherwise might experience by leaving leaves in the cup.

Two types of display teas are available from Adagio - a Jasmine-infused green tea and a full-bodied black tea. No expansions of the line are planned at the moment citing Adagio's desire to, "offer a product that is visually impressive AND tastes great." Apparently making a pretty tea is easy, making a pretty tea that also tastes good is much more of a challenge. A box of ten costs $10 dollars.

 

List: Organic Coffee Producers

posted by Mighty Staff

Looking for a list of organic coffee producers? We found one. The Organic Coffee Collaboration offers up a range of organic coffee products from a number of producers. Easy shipping makes coffee a good little holiday gift/gesture.

 
Gift Idea: Cafe Apron

Gift Idea: Cafe Apron

posted by Mighty Staff

Lotta Jansdotter prints on 100% natural linen fabrics, and we love her Chick Brick cafe apron. It comes in under $40, is a perfect shade of bricky-orange, and adds a pop of color to any kitchen (or outfit). ( Visit the Lotta Jansdotter site )

 
Book Spotlight: Hungry Planet

Book Spotlight: Hungry Planet

posted by Mighty Staff

What would a weeks worth of food look like in your household? Hungry Planet presents a study revealing how people eat around the globe. In many cases it is a fascinating collision of tradition and globalization. Through riveting portraits and detailed text, thirty families in twenty-four countries are profiled. From Ecuador to Egypt, Guatemala to Great Britain, Peter Menzel took the portraits and Faith D'Alusio constructed the text.

This is a book that should top every holiday wish list.

 
Icy Hot: The $1000 Bucket

Icy Hot: The $1000 Bucket

posted by Mighty Staff

When you've got the $500 Vita-mixer, the $400 Wolfgang Grain Mill, and the $800 FrancisFrancis - you've certainly got the coin for this $1000 made-to-order ice bucket set. Think ice bucket couture and you are on the right track. Each ice bucket is handmade from recycled glass processed by a wind-powered electric furnace at Portland-based Esque.

 
Gift Idea: Native Herb Posters

Gift Idea: Native Herb Posters

posted by Mighty Staff

This one is for the herb lover in your life. San Francisco artist and designer Jill Bliss spent a month hanging out at the Strybing Arboretum (and combing through friends' yards) studying native herbs. The resulting limited edition posters are printed on recycled matte cardstock with soy-based inks. On a budget? You can get one for $16, or splurge for the entire set of 3 for $45. Check them out here.

 
Amos Ferguson: Pumpkin People and Pineapples

Amos Ferguson: Pumpkin People and Pineapples

posted by Mighty Staff

Nassau resident Amos Ferguson paints a colorful world of Pumpkin People, Pineapples, Black Crabs,and Grapefruits.

 
Egglings: Crack and Grow

Egglings: Crack and Grow

posted by Mighty Staff

For black and green thumbs alike - Egglings make growing basil, thyme, or month stylish and easy. A trio of these will beat out a Chia pet anyday. What could be better than an egg-shell that functions as a plant or flowerpot? They look like real eggs (made of ceramic), you crack them, give them a drink, a little light, and you have your own little edible herb garden. They were on display at Green Fest 2005 and are just as loveable in person.

 

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