Recently the National Ability Center was kind enough to let the Allgood Provisions team stop by their beautiful facilities to donate some organic snack food and show our support for this very cool organization. About the NAC The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment. The objective of these experiences is to build self-esteem, confidence and physical development, thereby enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life. As a national role model, the Center promotes the concept of ability through integration, public awareness and education. Our motto is "If I can do this, I can do anything."...
What’s the difference? Is there a difference? We’re here to help you understand that there is a difference! When products are labeled with the USDA Organic symbol, here’s what you can expect and trust: No toxic synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fumigants No chemical fertilizers or sewer sludge used as fertilizer No planting of genetically engineered crops or use of cloned animals No synthetic hormones or antibiotics No artificial preservatives No artificial colors or synthetic flavors and sweeteners No trans fats No irradiation And what is the definition of “natural?” Well, it varies. According to the USDA, there is no clear definition, nor any enforceable standard within the food industry, though many natural products are marketed as “sustainable” with one or...
by guest blogger Maya Rodale It's relatively easy to eat organically at home when one has access to farmers markets, supermarkets, gardens and a kitchen. Eating organically when traveling is hard and for better or for worse, it often requires packing your own snacks. Frankly, given the airplane food these days, I'd bring my own lunch whether it's organic or not. Being a devotee of organic food, a picky eater and a grouchy bear if I'm not fed, I've developed some travel snacking strategies that keep me healthy and happy on the road. "Just add water" snacks: It's fairly easy (and free!) to score a cup of hot water from an airport restaurant or a flight attendant. I love oatmeal...
What a great holiday dessert! Ingredients: Cake 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces butter, softened (2 sticks) 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups sugar 6 eggs Glaze 1 tablespoon almond extract 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons maple syrup Decoration 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar 1/2 cup organic raisins or organic sweetened cherries 1/2 cup organic almonds Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and blend well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, and almond extract, and beat...
Allgood organic foods are now available at the beautiful Marriott Mountainside Resort is Park City, Utah. Grab a pouch of the organic High Antioxidant Trail Mix for healthy boost of energy while hitting the slopes!
Marriott's Mountainside is located at the base of the Park City Mountain Resort, complete with an ice-skating rink, restaurants and ski service.
