As the creator behind Huichica Music festival, now on its 3rd year, sixth-generation vintner Jeff Bundschu takes great pride in bringing emerging music to Gundlach Bundschu, California’s oldest family-owned, sustainable winery (Gun Bun for short). Partnering with Eric D. Johnson from the Fruit Bats, Bundschu curates a lineup of of high quality indie music complemented by [...]
April 2, 2012
Why you should consider a Building Diet
I’ve been learning more about a way to eat called Building Diet. Conceived by Ed Bauman, Ph.D. , founder of Bauman College – one of the best nutritionist programs in the West coast IMO, this is one of three diet paths, best when somebody is highly active or under stress. Some of you write me [...]
January 26, 2012
Delicious chia seed and nut butters for a healthy treat
Just two tablespoons of this delightful, high-fiber, low-carb treat offers 14% of a day’s required calcium intake, along with an invaluable dose of Omega 3 fatty acids. It tastes so good too I eat mine as a dessert or afternoon treat. Processed foods cooked with vegetable oil in S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) are high in [...]
January 20, 2012
Cork cutting boards by Bambu
Bambu Cork Taper Cutting Board This super-light, handsome cork cutting board by Bambu not only cushions knife blades and keeps them sharper, but is slip-resistant, and makes cutting vegetables smoother on the wrist. It’s hypoallergenic and also impermeable to liquids. I love how it supports your wristFor fruits, cheeses, and appetizers, it doubles as a [...]
November 19, 2011
SodaStream: seltzer without bottled water waste!
How do you get more H2O in your diet when the plain stuff can get to be a drag ? You vary it up, mixing soda water with cranberry, adding a coconut water after a workout, drinking medicinal teas, and of course, throwing in green smoothies for breakfast or snack. One of the coolest home [...]
June 15, 2011
Tinsel strands: an ethical alternative to feather extensions
This Friday I’m invited to a feather extension and wine drinking party, where they may even be some hooping involved- my kinda girlie get-together! But while I see the appeal for the the whole feather-in-hair look, as an animal lover I’m having a hard time feeling good about going for it myself. I don’t want [...]
About Vera
I am a holistic health counselor who teaches people how to shift to a plant-based, sustainable lifestyle. I believe wellness is about finding balance and joy with physical activity, creativity and a spiritual practice.
May 30, 2012
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