Nerdy farming stuff ahead…proceed at your own risk. We often say that organic farming is farming “in harmony with nature.” That’s true. And it’s also true that farming in a truly regenerative organic way demands so much more than simply avoiding the use of harsh chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. It demands our proactive understanding of, […]
The Green Life
It’s a Celery Celebration!
It’s OK if you really can’t wrap your head around celery’s sudden surge in popularity. Maybe it’s the region of the crudité plate you avoid. Maybe you’ll only eat it stuffed with peanut butter or doused in dip. Maybe you consider cooking with it only as one of the aromatic veggies in the mirepoix you […]
The Perfect Canvas for your Farmers Market Bounty
It’s no secret why the number of farmers’ markets has grown exponentially in recent years. We long for a deeper and more direct, emotional connection to our food, to know how, where and by whom it’s grown. Even if you’re fortunate to live where farmers’ markets run all year long (hello, Californians), summer market season […]
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Harvesting Romaine
These days, we as consumers are incredibly lucky to have the convenience of fresh organic greens year-round. That wasn’t always the case. In fact, this convenience is something that Earthbound Farm helped pioneer. But because they are now so readily available, it’s easy to lose sight of everything that goes into getting those beautiful greens […]
Earth Day and the Ecological Benefits of Organic
As confirmed by our Organic Choices survey earlier this year, people choose organic food for many reasons, but avoiding chemicals and protecting the planet are important motivations. Since today, April 22 is Earth Day, we’re focusing on how organic helps protect the planet. For many of us, it seems like Earth Day has always been around, […]
Simple Steps to a Sustainable Home
By Nicole Harris, Wonky Wonderful “While we all would love to make giant changes that instantly improve our environment, the reality is, it’s the small changes that add up to make the big impacts.” —Nicole Harris, Wonky Wonderful April is Earth Month! What better time to make a conscious effort to improve your sustainability habits. I know it can […]
Getting Your Kids to Eat Veggies & Reducing Food Waste
By Sophia DeSantis, Veggies Don’t Bite “We all struggle with kids and veggies. At least one of our angels has what I call a ‘moody palate.’ If you don’t have this issue, then consider yourself lucky. But for the rest of us, we need to make sure our veggie game is strong.” —Sophia DeSantis, Veggies […]
Every Drop Counts—How to Conserve Water in Your Kitchen
Whether a novice cook or a master chef, you use water while you’re in the kitchen. You may turn on that tap without thinking too much about it, but did you know that the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home? Roughly 70% of this use occurs indoors […]
Every Second Counts—6 Quick Recipes Using Organic Frozen Ingredients
THE DELICIOUS GIFT OF EXTRA TIME Earthbound Farm frozen organic fruits and veggies are individually quick-frozen right after harvest, when their flavor and nutrients are at their peak. And you can’t beat the convenience of organic fruits and veggies that are ready whenever you are. Even better, frozen fruits and veggies are nearly as versatile […]
Everything Counts in Your Freezer
Favorite undervalued kitchen appliance? The freezer! You may think of it only as a place to store ice and frozen peas for when someone gets an owie, but your freezer has so much more potential. When utilized properly, your freezer can help you save time, eat healthy, reduce food waste, and save money. When you […]
You Wish Our Packages Weren’t Plastic. We do, too.
Like you, we are legitimately concerned about the proliferation of plastic and its impact on our planet. That’s why we are always searching for better options for our fresh organic salads, greens, and other veggies. It’s important to note that we use no virgin plastic to make our plastic boxes. That means we are not […]