Is Fair Trade Coffee Fair?

I recently balked at the price of fair trade coffee at my local roasters. I have been buying fair trade coffee for several years and I build the extreme price into my grocery budget. To save money, I brew all

Food Stories from My Parents’ Generation

Do you feed your kids the way your parents fed you? I interviewed my parents today about the diet they grew up on, and how they fed my brother, sister and me. My parents were both “war babies” born in

17 Local Shops Where I Bought Gifts This Season

This year I decided I would “buy local” for Christmas/holiday gifts as much as possible. I spent two weekends shopping locally before finishing the rest of my shopping at chain stores. A few words about my shopping habits: I have