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The holiday season is a time to be thankful and to spend memorable moments with friends and family. It is also a time to shop ‘til you drop! With that being said, the staff at Eco Community Seeds wants to thank you again

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The Winter issue is designed to be the designated guide to a greener holiday season. This issue will aid you with finding:

Family outings

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66 Yummy Sustainable Hot Toddies 22 Great Green Gift Ideas!

10 Green & Gold Tips on Buying Jewelry

True Life 12 Monks Dedicated to: Faith, Hard Work, Winemaking and Sustainability

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Contributors: Winter 2011

Lorianne S. Riley Editor-in-Chief, Owner, Publisher, Web Designer, Photographer & Wife. Lorianne holds a BS Degree in Business Administration from CSU, Chico, and is licensed as a Cosmetologist and Certified Massage Therapist.

Deanna Holman Web Designer, Graphic Artist and Mother of Three, DeAnna holds a BS Degree in Gerontology from USC, a California Teaching Credential and Science Supplement From CSU, Chico, and an AA Degree in Liberal Studies/Photo Journalism from Grossmont College in San Diego.

Aimée Sunseri Aimee graduated from the University of California, Davis, with honors in Viticulture and Enology. She then immediately began to prepare for New Clairvaux’s first “crush,” relying on years of field experience at her family’s wineries, Nichelini Family Winery in St. Helena and Boeger Winery in Placerville. As a fifth-generation Californian winemaker, Aimee continues to work for the Nichelini Family Winery and the 60-acre vineyard her great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather planted in the foothills of St. Helena. http://www.newclairvauxvineyard.com

Lev Kilun Owner of Lev’s Original. Emigrat from Uzbekistan, Russia and a back ground as a telecommunications engineer. Is committed to freshness at every step of the process while brewing his kombucha. http://www.levsoriginal.com

Sean Delloiacono Sean DelloIacono has been a bartender for eight years and Is currently working at 5th Street Steak House in Chico Ca. He has been as active member of the Flair Bartenders’ Association since 2004 and has competed in, several national and world flair bartending competitions. He is also an active member with The Guild of Sommeliers , and is currently pursing his Sommelier Certification. http://fliptopour.com

Nathan Lyon Chef Nathan Lyon is known for his simple, innovative cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef and co-host of Growing A Greener World (PBS), Nathan was the creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV), and among the final four on the second season of The Next Food Network Star. www.chefnathanlyon.com

Dr Anshu Shrivastava We at Abhumka Herbal are working on translation of tribal’s traditional herbal knowledge. Botanical Survey of India, Jodhpur was my learning institute where I was associated with the studies of floral elements of Ranthambhore - a famous tiger habitat... in India.

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Lily Liebenberg Owns Konjo boutique. Konjo is Funky Cool and carries one of a kind pieces for all ages.

Stephanie McHugh An intern while studying Organizational Communication and Broadcasting at CSU Chico and will be graduating this year. She enjoys the outdoors and takes full advantage of the beautiful parks within the Chico community. She has a passion for sustainablity and strives to live a completely eco-friendly lifestyle.

Dr Deepak Acharya A microbiologist turned ethnobotanist, a herbal hunter and Director of Abhumka Herbal Pvt Ltd (www.abhumka.com), Ahmedabad, India. He has been involved in scouting, documentation and validation of indigenous herbal practices of indigenous healers in Patalkot (www.patalkot.com) and Dangs. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Morgan Palilla I’m senior currently attending CSU, Chico. I’m aiming to graduate in December of 2011, and receive my degree in Communication Studies and Marketing. I was involved in Gamma Phi Beta sorority for the past four years, and held many small leadership roles.

Dr Sanjay Pawar A Botanist involved in documentation of indigenous herbal practices in Patalkot. He has written several herb research based popular articles ([email protected]).

Geralyn Sheridan Studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and Revere Academy Masters Symposium with world class designers. She has been featured in GIA’s Loupe magazine . She also trained at the Drouhard National Jeweler’s School earning certificates in jewelry repair and advanced diamond setting.

Pamala Geisel Pamala holds a M.S. and a B.S. in Plant Science from California State University, Fresno. Pam is currently the Academic Coordinator for the Statewide Master Gardener Program, University of California, Davis. Pam has been published in many academic journals and publications.

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Features

Green & Gold

By Geralyn Sheridan

Resources and technology exist today which enable customers many “green” choices to adorn responsibly. By creating transparency in the “traditional”

jewelry industry, we can all make decisions which take into account all the sustainability aspects of the social, environmental, cultural, and economic issues associated with jewelry production, gemstones and precious metals.

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Green & Gold

Green does not have to be grunge! Whether your environmental concerns are global,

local or individual: education is the key. Discover the following ideas and learn key questions to ask in gathering information to make informed jewelry decisions which can benefit the earth and stimulate your local economy.

Start at a local grass roots level. Look for local jewelry artisans and ask local custom

jewelers about green practices in their studios and businesses.

Seek out designers who have a commitment to the environment and source American-

made materials. Hoover and Strong’s “Harmony Metals” are American, recycled and beautiful. They are the first manufacturer in the industry to attain certification, in August 2009, from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a globally-recognized independent third-party certifier and sustainability expert. They are committed to 100% recycled precious metals and clean processes from refining to returning clean water back to the environment.

Re-cycle your own precious metals with a custom jewelry designer. Since precious

metals can be re-cycled, it may be important to you to have your own heirloom gold pieces transformed into a newly designed piece of jewelry. Keep your memories alive with your own personal story of the transformation while saving you money.

Lab grown sapphires are real, smart and beautiful. Chemically and optically they

are the same as naturally mined sapphires but - no mining damage to the environment. At a fraction of the price of natural sapphires, they are an affordable green option for a gorgeous piece of fine jewelry.

Ethical gemstones or conflict free diamonds are also good choices. Asking where the

gems and diamonds originate as well as where they are cut will give you more insight to making your decision to adorn responsibly. Locally mined and cut gems may be available at your local stores, such as Oregon sunstone, Nevada opals or Montana sapphires.

Pearls are the only organic gem from a living source. Pearl producing mollusks

need a healthy natural environment to produce quality lustrous pearls. The pearl farmers are considered “watch dogs” of the environment and are often leaders in their local environmental movements. They promote sustainable forestry, reduction of sewage and regulation of manufacturing by products entering the waters. They understand the benefits of being vigilant in maintaining the health of the surrounding waters which is critical to the success of the industry. Beautiful pearl jewelry ranges from the traditional strand of white cultured pearls to designer pearls of many colors and shapes.

Support the global effort to preserve our planet’s future. Consider the

many sustainable options when looking for that special piece of jewelry. Whether commemorating a special occasion, celebrating your love or getting all decked out for the Holidays. Enjoy jewelry made with materials from responsible sources that respect and protect the earth, its peoples, and cultures. Choose green gold and adorn responsibly.

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Monks Dedicated to Faith, Hard Work, Winemaking and

Sustainability

By Sheila Murray

True Life


world. Stanford had a passion for fine wine, growing 3,825 acres of wine grapes on the property and building a massive, beautifully designed brick winery that is used today to produce, age and bottle the monastery wines. He also built a row of beautiful brick brandy sheds

that remain on the grounds. After Stanford’s death and the prior to the onset of prohibition, the winery ceased operation and the ranch was sold off in pieces by the Trustees of Stanford University. Today, the land is home to 24 Cistercian or “Trappist” monks, who purchased 590 acres in 1955. The monks are part of a contemplative division of the Catholic Church known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. They follow the teachings of St. Benedict, balancing their lives with private and communal prayers and self-support through manual labor. Abbot Paul Mark Schwan explains that the monks’ way of life is directed by the teaching that the monks be self-supporting through the work and labor of their own hands, and that the monastery be as self-sustaining as possible. “We support ourselves through the labor of prune and walnut orchards, through our vineyard and winery, and we try to do as much of the labor as possible,” says Schwan. Their by-laws also state that the brothers are to be concerned about conservation of the environment and to manage

Colorful history, faith and winemaking collide in the small town of Vina, Calif. Just 20 miles north of Chico, this tiny town was once the site of the largest vineyard

in the world and is now home to the Abbey of New Clairvaux, the only Cistercian monastery in America to grow, vinify and bottle its own wine. The monastery is situated on land, infused with a long history of notable local figures including Peter Lassen, who first discovered the land while tracking cattle rustlers in the area with General John Bidwell. Lassen was given a Mexican Land Grant and used a portion of the grant to grow Mission grapes and produce wine on the property until his suspicious murder in 1859. After Lassen’s death, a man named Henry Gerke acquired the land as a payment for a loan from Lassen. Gerke planted close to 100 acres in wine grapes and built a winery in 1861. Gerke’s original winery still stands on the property and is third- oldest California winery, trailing behind Buena Vista, built in 1857 and Charles Krug in 1860. The town was later named Vina in honor of all the vines Gerke planted.Railroad magnate and former California governor Leland Stanford purchased the land in the late 1800s, where his Great Vina Ranch became the largest vineyard and winery in the

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natural resources prudently, adds Schwan. “We raise much of our own fruit for house consumption, bake our own bread, care for our land and have gone more ‘green’ in recent years with solar panels that power our operations and water supply,” he says. Dairy and prune and walnut farming served as the Abbey’s main source of income in the early years. Realizing the need to increase profitability to cover their expenses, in 2000 the monks decided to return to their European roots in viticulture and winemaking. Their monastic and viticulture traditions reach back to the 12th century when Cistercian monks began planning some of the most famous vineyards in the world, most notably Clos de Vougeot in Burgandy and Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau.

Working with the Sunseri wine family, the monks conducted extensive research to determine which European winemaking regions most closely resembled the climate and soil conditions of Tehama County. Phil Sunseri is a longtime friend of the monks and associate in the winery. Together, they planted two vineyards they named St. James and Poor Souls, which produced the first New Clairvaux Vineyard wines in 2003. Fifth-generation winemaker Aimée Sunseri heads up the winery’s operations. Her family is part of the

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“white of the Rhine.” Today it is considered the best white wine grape grown in Spain. New Clairvaux’s Albariño is a top seller and has garnered international wine awards for its well-balanced flavors. Many of the winery’s varietals have received top awards in leading wine competitions. The dedicated labor of these Trappist monks combined with Sunseri’s winemaking skill are helping restore the monks’ and Vina’s legacy in the winemaking world. New Clairvaux Vineyard is located at 26240 7th Street in Vina. The winery’s tasting room is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding Holy Days. Tastings are complimentary. For more information, visit www.newclairvauxvineyard.com.

Nichilini winery, the oldest operating winery in the Napa Valley. While in college she worked alongside the monks to plant the original vineyards. At the time she was completing coursework at UC Santa Barbara for a Bachelor of Science degree. One day, one of the monks turned to her and asked, “Why aren’t you continuing your family’s legacy in the winemaking business?” It was at that moment that Sunseri realized she, too, had a distinct calling. She quickly finished up her coursework to receive her degree and then enrolled in UC Davis’ wine program, where she graduated with honors from the viticulture and enology department.Sunseri spends her time between New Clairvaux and her family’s Nichelini winery in the foothills of St. Helena . She serves as winemaker at both wineries, producing about 3,000 cases for each. ”I consider both wineries my family and both places my home,” says Sunseri . “I have my brothers in Vina and my cousins in Napa.” The winery currently offers four red wines and three white wines, as well as Vina Ranch Red Table Wine and Vino Dolce, a dessert wine. Some varieties include Albariño, Barbera, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo and Viognier. “All our wines are reminiscent of the Spanish and Italian-style wines best suited to the area’s warm climate and loamy soils,” explains Brother Rafael, who is the vineyard manager of the St. James block in Vina. Interestingly, Sunseri and the monks planted a grape variety that Cluny monks, who were also Cistercian, had transported to their sister houses in Spain during the 12th century. The variety originated from the Rhine, which separates Germany from France. They gave it a Spanish name “alba-rino,” which means the

Monks Dedicated To Faith, Hard Work, Winemaking, Continued


Green Garden Gadgets

By Lorianne S. Riley & STEPHANIE McHUGH

Easy Being Greener

Garden WaterConservation Kit

This Box has a set of water saving superstars that are perfect for those who want to have the right affordable tools to save water in the garden. This box will help you save up to 25% of the water you generally use in the garden, or thousands of gallons of perfectly good water every year.

Households can easily use up to 400 gallons of water each day, with 120 gallons used outdoors-60 gallons a day going to watering lawns and gardens. So an important overall water savings plan includes having water- efficient landscaping and the right tools. It is easier than you think and will promote a healthy and thriving garden!This kit includes a Rainfall reader, water wick meter, hose leak repair kit, smart water use book, Water Saving Garden Nozzle, Garden Hose Timer, Coldwater Catcher, Water and Energy Home Audit.$77.25greenhome.com

Bamboo Garden Gloves

Garden in comfort with our new eco-friendly Bamboo Garden Gloves. Soft, stretchy bamboo fabric, combined with tough rubber grips makes these gloves great for everyday weeding, planting, and pruning prickly shrubs. Keep your hands dry, clean and free of scratches. Gloves are available with green and rust red colored grips, and fit the average adult hand.$9.00ahamodernliving.com

Garden Wizard Electric Tiller

This convenient corded electric garden tiller is just the right size for tilling at home.

Electric motors have a lot of torque by design, so you’ll get plenty of tilling power.

The tines are made from hardened, stamped steel, and do not require sharpening. They are removable, and can be replaced after many years of use.

The electric tiller can be used with an outdoor extension cord of up to 150 feet, depending on the quality of the cord. Longer distances require a better grade of electric cord to prevent a drop off of power. Extension cords have an AWG rating, and the smaller the number, the thicker the wire. 16 AWG is fine for up to 50 feet. 150 feet requires a 12 AWG cord.$249.99cleanairgardening.com



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Great Green Gift Ideas!

Sustainable Animal LoveSupport the planet and the animals

that live on it with these eco-friendly mittens. Knitted from yarn

spun out of the leftover material from apparel and upholstery

factories that would have been discarded, they give your hands

a welcome respite from the cold. Available in two conversation-

worthy animal patterns - “raccoon” and “fox”. Each mitten is made out

of 75% recycled cotton and 25% acrylic. Made in the USA.

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Recycled Cotton Sari Scarf in Beautiful Colors!The fabric that is used to make these incredibly colorful scarves comes from Recycled Cotton Saris. Sari refers to the traditional dress that Indian women wear. The sari materials were purchased at a fair rate from poor areas of Calcutta, and the scarves have been tailored by a non-profit organization. The manufacturing of these beautiful accessories provides fair-wage jobs for over 50 men and women in one of the poorest areas on Earth. The scarf measures 8” wide and 70” long, approx. They can be wrapped several times for extra warmth, or worn just under the collar of a jacket for a lightweight colorful touch! Wear several together for a real color splash, and extra warmth. Makes a truly unique gift!$24.00.earthlovershopping.com

Recycled Trash iPhone Case From ReCaseProtect your iPhone 4 with the RE-Case, an elegantly designed snap-on iPhone 4 case “100% MADE FROM TRASH”. POLLI-BER is a Revolutionary Material made from re-engineered trash. Rice farming by-products, usually discarded as agricultural waste, are reprocessed and added to post-consumer thermo-plastics to form a new revolutionary group of materials. The reprocessed rice husks serve as a performance enhancer that counteracts the mechanical strength loss due to degradation of poly propylene as it is recycled. The end result is a highly durable material of architectural grade which is recyclable and able to be manufactured at an unbeatable minimum of CO2 emissions.$25.00amazon.com

Olive Wood Modern Carved Cross

NecklaceThis beautiful contemporary

elongated cross is made from olive wood and sanded,

then lightly varnished. Comes on a black braided

cord, this unique and simply cross is perfect for men

and women. Hand made in the West Bank, this is such

a special gift! Comes in a small jewelry gift pouch.

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Ultra Hip LP Coasters Made From Recycled Vinyl RecordsMade by American artist Jeff Davis, this cool set of six assorted drink coasters are made from the center of vintage, recycled record albums with the original labels intact. Set of 6.$20.85greenfeet.com


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Great Green Gift Ideas!

Organic New Baby BasketYou will love this amazingly adorable,

organic, five-piece layette set that makes sweet peas even sweeter!

It all starts with a natural woven-wood basket filled with sweet peas. The graphic of a small, swaddled baby snuggled in half a pea pod appears

on the blanket, PJs, cap and bib, and a green,sweet-pea pod rattle on top makes this a magnificent baby gift!

Features and Facts:# Soft-beige, organic layette set

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Don’t Wine, Just Hang Up Your Coat! Hang up your coat and have a drink. This fresh and innovative coat rack features the top portions of wine bottles rescued before they went to the landfill. Elegant and interesting, these different colored bottle necks affixed to glass will look stunning hanging on your walls. Personalize your reclaimed wine bottle coat rack by putting your own memorable corks in the bottles. The rack comes with a set of four clasps. The clasps secure the rack with the screws provided. Make sure the clasps are positioned over wall studs for secure fastening. Do not install behind a door where it might get crushed. Do not hang excessive weight - designed to withstand weight from up to four heavy coats. It is advised to have a certified contractor install this rack. Handmade in Wisconsin. Item ID: 15988Materials: recycled glass bottles 20” L x 3.5” W x 5” D Due to the recycled nature of this item, bottles may vary. $75.00uncommongoods.com

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Green Toys Pizza ParlorNew! Place your order and watch your child pile your slice high with all your favorite fixings. This interactive food set is eco-friendly, nontoxic and ideal for role play. 7.75” diameter Made from food-safe 100% recycled plastic milk containers. Set includes four pizza crusts, 20 pizza toppings, a pizza cutter, Pizza Parlor order forms, and a pizza delivery box. BPA- and phthalate-free.$27.99potterybarnkids.com


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Lap Top & Phone Solar ChargerCharge almost any laptop with Solar Power! Take your laptop on your travels anywhere the sun shines without worrying about plugging into the grid. It can charge not only iPads and mini laptops but any normal laptop as well! You get 8 different connectors compatible with most of the makes and models of laptops available on the market today. Not only laptops but you can also charge your mobile phones as you get 4 different connectors for cell phones as well.

There is a multi-functional LCD display that shows different charging status by solar, DC, digital devices status with simple icons - so you don’t need to be a geek to use this super handy dual purpose solar charger! Indeed your travel was never so worry free and fun!$199.00mossenvy.com

Eco-Friendly Table-top Spherical FireEco-friendly, ethyl alcohol burning, Spherical Table-top Fireplace features a half sphere of stainless steel with a tempered glass tube, which embraces the flame creating a visually dynamic tabletop fire. Put it on your dining room table, outside on your patio, or just about anywhere you wish to enjoy the dancing flames.$269.00mossenvy.com

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By Lorianne S Riley

Victorian ChristmasNevada City Family Fun

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If you are anything like me you don’t particularly like shopping during the holidays. It always seems like such a mad

rush. I’ve tried to shop throughout the year and buy that perfect item when I happen to see it, but it never works out. I always have a couple more gifts I have to purchase in December because I couldn’t find anything earlier or I just forgot. So I still have to deal

with the crowded malls anyway. Plus, when I did buy gifts early I would hide them away to never find them until two years later when I was deep cleaning the house!

Well I found a solution to the December shopping blues and it’s not cyber shopping, it’s destination

shopping! Yes that’s right destination shopping, at least that is the name I am coining


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it as.

I love to shop local. Boutiques in old down town areas

always have the coolest gift ideas that are difficult to

find anywhere else. Plus I think supporting

small businesses is a great idea that feels

good too. There is even a designated day now every year that celebrates small business owners. In lieu of recognizing small business as a

vital part of the economy, many

city organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce hold events

to drive revenue to small business

districts. Holiday events are very

popular.

My

favorite one is Victorian

Christmas in downtown Nevada

City. Nevada City is a charming old gold mining town in Northern California set on a hillside adorn with Victorian era structures and narrow streets meant for horse and buggies. Nevada Cities elevation is 2,477 feet, making It cold in December, screaming with holiday cheer.

During Victorian Christmas, which is

celebrated on selected nights and days over a two week

duration, all of the merchants are dressed in Victorian style clothing and serve offerings such as mulled wines and hot cider to drink as you shop. The streets are filled with venders that sell one-of-a-kind items


Victorian Christmas, Nevada City Family Fun

perfect for that person that has

everything in your life.

But the thing I love

the most about the festivities

is that it’s a fun family outing. This

year I went with my mom, dad and husband. We shopped, tasted wine at the local winery tasting rooms, enjoyed local talent and ate at the towns charming restaurants. My parents had a great time, visited, got some shopping done and managed to catch some Christmas spirit. Now isn’t that what the holidays are all about?


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New Years Getaway By Lorianne S. Riley

Family

I like to think big when I consider how I am going to bring in the New Year. The City Center fits this bill at a whopping 16,797,000 square feet. The City Center was just opened in November of

2009. It consist of five large resort hotels, two casinos, 500,000 sq. ft. mall and residential condos. It even has its own zip code, fire department, energy plant and tram. The City Center boast of utilizing green technologies, such as using reclaimed water. Three of the Resorts on premise have received LEED certification.

The property within the City Center that I want to talk about is the Cosmopolitan. The Cosmopolitan is not LEED compliant but it does defiantly

practice stainability. The Cosmopolitan is an opulent place to enjoy bringing in the New Year. This casino / hotel boast 800 hotel rooms and 2200 residential condos. On average each room is a little over 600 square feet in addition to a 150 square foot private balcony. The rooms have a kitchenette, small dining room and living area seperate from the bedroom. It almost feels like a home away from home; it’s that comfortable! The rooms are smart rooms, so you can control everything with one remote (TV, curtains, light etc...). And best of all, for us greenies, you have the option of participating in The Cosmopolitan


conservation program. If requested, the lighting and temperature of your room will be pre-set for eco-efficiency.

When in the lobby the pillars are alive with ever changing displays and the building directories are customer interactive

touchscreens. This place is a techies dream! To the ‘Bar Chefs’ mixology is king. The bars serve drinks with fresh herbs; there is no such thing as a bad drink. There are eleven restaurants ranging from high quality to inexpensive, which are located in the resorts upstairs mall along with some fun, funky stores that wont brake the bank. If you want to take a break from shopping and don’t want to go in a restaurant or sit on a bench, don’t worry you can play pool. That’s right, there is pool tables along with comfortable sitting areas in the walk ways of the mall. Pretty cool huh?

Enough with the amenities, this place is just fun. If you are into really bringing the New Year in with a bang, the Cosmopolitan will be featuring Stevie Wonder

as their New Years Eve show. But if that’s not your style, there is a indoor / outdoor night club that is said to be one of the best in Las Vegas. There are a lot of fun things to do. I might just see you there!

Sites:Benston, Liz (2008-05-16). “CityCenter will not all open at once after all”. Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/gaming/2008/may/16/citycenter-will-not-all-open-once-after-all/.

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Tribal’s Health Practices For Children

By Deepak Acharya, Sanjay Pawar and Anshu Shrivastava

Herbal Healer

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ITribal’s Health Practices For Children

Indigenous tribesmen in India have been practicing

herbal treatment from time immemorial. The knowledge is passed from generation to generation through the words of mouth. Tribal practices are safe and effective for the use with children of all ages. The authors have extensively worked among the indigenous tribesmen of various remote pockets in India and have documented their herbal formulation. In this article, they attempt to share few important herbal practices performed by the tribesmen for curing children health disorders (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2011).

It is important to understand that the children today are

under immense pressure of stress. The stress can anytime convert into many health ailment associated with it. The uncontrolled diet, encounter with continuous television viewing and less exposure to natural environment results many health related issues.. Abhumka Herbal Private limited- India is a company engrossed and dedicated to research and product development of preventive and curative health care products with special reference to child healthcare. It has been involved in documenting

the indigenous knowledge pertaining to preventive and curing measures for various child health disorders and their nutritive food habits from various tribal pockets (Patalkot, Dangs and Aravallis) in India. The company is presently validating few very important and potential herbal practices and trying to add value to it. The herbal practice databank of company comprises more than 20000 different herbal healing methods which include nutraceuticals and practices related to women and child health care too. During the extensive documentation, we have come across various multi-faceted approaches by the tribals to make their children strong and powerful.

TONIC

Water or milk extract of • the Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) is said to be good for brain, it works as a tonic.

Mashed pulp of the •

ripe fruits of Jack Fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is boiled in water, and once cooled down, one glass of this drink is given as a health tonic.

Leaves and seeds of • Lollipop Climber (Bryonopsis laciniosa) are used as a tonic. They are boiled in water and later given to the child.

• Dry Indian Gooseberry • (Emblica officinalis) fruits and Sesame (Sesamum indicum) in equal amount is said to be effective as tonic if given 20 days along with honey.

MEMORY BOOSTER

Equal quantity of Indian • Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus) root powder, Indian Pennywort (Centella asiatica) leaves, Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) roots and Dwarf Morning Glory (Evolvulus alsinoides) whole plant is

Indian Asparagus

Jackfruit


taken and mixed thor- oughly. One teaspoonful powder with milk is given everyday.

Thyme Leaved Gratiola • (Bacopa monnieri) powder is mixed with Ashoka (Saraca indica) bark powder and 5g of this formulation is given everyday.

Powder of Indian • Pennywort (2g), Dwarf Morning Glory (Evolvulus alsinoides) (5g), Almond (Prunus amygdalus) seeds (2 nos.) and Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) fruit (1 no) is mashed in water and added to 500 ml milk/. It is boiled and given for 6 months. It is said to be an effective memory booster.

The young plants of Dwarf • Morning Glory are soaked in water for an over night. The mixture is filtered next day and given to the children.

The aromatic rhizomes of • Indian Nard (Nardostachys

is mixed properly and chapattis are prepared.. It has a good nutritive value and help in gaining the weight.

IMPROVING IMMUNITY

For improving immunity • and resistance power, False Black Pepper (Embelia ribes) seed powder is boiled in milk and given daily.

SPEECH DISORDER

Children are advised to • chew rhizome of Sweet Flag. It cures stammering and speech related problem among children.

DIARRHEA DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

In bleeding diarrhea, • Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) root powder with sugar and honey is given along with a glassful of rice starch.

For controlling bleeding • in stool, Bitter Oleander, (Holarrhena pubescens) and Mat Bean (Vigna

jatamansi) are suggested by herbal healers for memory enhancement in children.

Half cooked curry of • Fennel (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is good for increasing memory power and mental strength.

WEIGHT GAINING

The Indian Bdellium • (Commiphora wightii) gum is prescribed by the indigenous herbal healers. It should be taken with honey everyday in the morning. It works as an appetizer and also it is considered to improve digestion.

Equal amount of Finger • Millet (Eleusine coracana), Wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Corn (Zea mays) flour

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Dwarf Morning Glory

Wheat

Fennel


ITribal’s Health Practices For Children, Continued

About 50g Mango Ginger • (Curcuma amada) rhizome should be taken for 5 days. It kills intestinal worms. Fresh slice of Mango Ginger also acts as good anthelmintic.

Common Rue plant juice is given to children as a remedy for worms.

Mixture of False Black Pepper, Carom (Trachyspermum ammi) powder and black salt is given everyday before going to bed.

COUGH & COLD

A mixture of Malabar • Nut (Adhatoda zeylanica) leaves juice and honey is given.

About 1 teaspoonful raw • Onion (Allium cepa) juice along with little honey should be placed in a dark room for 3 to 4 hours. It makes an excellent cough syrup.

Citron (Citrus medica) • fruit juice (5ml), pinch of roasted Asafoetida (Ferula foetida) and Liquorice powder (5g) should be mixed and given along with sugar.

About 1g Turmeric •

(Curcuma longa) rhizome powder is added in milk and boiled. This milk serves as a good anti-tussive formula.

Add Carum, milk and • Turmeric powder in an earthen pot and boil for 15 minutes. It should be given as a hot drink.

Equal proportion of Fennel • (Foeniculum vulgare) and Liquorice powder is said to be very effective in curing cough and cold.

A decoction of Basil • (Ocimum sanctum) leaves (10 nos.) and Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) seeds (2 nos.) is very effective cure.

Black Pepper seed • powder, Ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome powder and Belleric Myrobalan (Terminalia bellirica) fruit powder are mixed together and taken along with honey.

Carom seeds are roasted • along with Turmeric rhizome powder and rock salt. It should be taken twice a day.

Crush dry Ginger and add • equal amount of jaggery (unrefined sugar) to it. This

aconitifolia) are mixed, powdered and a decoction is made. The formulation is given for 7 consecutive days.

Powder of Green Chirayta • (Andrographis paniculata) roots or juice of the same is given 2-3 times a day. Only milk is recommended to the child during the medication.

VOMITING

In vomiting, Vetiver • (Vetiveria zizanioides) powder with sugar and honey is given.

INTESTINAL WORMS

About 10g Cumin • (Cuminum cyminum) seeds are roasted in earthen pot and powdered. This powder is mixed with 1 teaspoon Onion (Allium cepa) juice so that it becomes a paste. This formulation has to be given empty stomach in the morning.

Juice of the Bone Setter • (Cissus quadrangularis) plant (25 ml) is said to be very effective in intestinal worms.




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mixture cures cold and cough.

Ginger rhizome, Basil • leaves and honey is good remedy.

FEVER

A decoction is prepared • by mixing Malabar Nut leaves, Giloe (Tinospora cordifolia) and honey. This combination is given to children twice a day.

Garlic (Allium sativum) • bulbs are given at the time of dinner.

Green Chirayta leaves (11 • nos.), Black Pepper seeds (5 nos.) are taken and boiled water, filtered and given twice a day.

Decoction of Neem • (Azadirachta indica) twigs, Indian Gentian (Swertia chirata) and Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is prepared and given orally.

Decoction of Ginger • rhizome powder and Chebulic Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) fruit powder is prepared. To it, a pinch of Long Pepper (Piper longum) is added and taken twice a day.

Whitehead (Enicostema • axillare) leaf juice (5g) and Black Pepper seeds (3-5 nos.) are taken orally.

Long Pepper (Piper • longum) leaf extract mixed with Ginger extract and honey is said to be good.

Powder or decoction of the • Indian Gentian (Swertia chirata) plant is given 2-3 times a day.

To cure typhoid fever, • Giloe juice with honey is given orally.

ASTHMA

Seeds of False Black • Pepper, Pyrenees Monkshood (Aconitum ferox) bud, Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) and Long Pepper is crushed and prepared fine powder. About 5g powder should be given orally with honey.

PNEUMONIA

Bitter Cucumber (Citrullus • colocynthis) root powder and pinch of black salt in lukewarm water is given to treat pneumonia in children.

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The indigenous Indian tribals have accrued

considerable knowledge in this field of potential interest and they very well identify the plants which could be utilized for children’s health. With the opening of new vistas of ethnobotanical studies during last century, the scope of ethnobotany has now greatly enlarged, both in terms of it’s theoretical contributions to an understanding of plant-human relationships, as well as for the practical applications of the biological knowledge of ethnic groups about herbal medicines. Ethnobotany has become an important and crucial area of research in recent years. The herbal practices mentioned in this article are purely derived from the grassroot knowledge of healers practicing in a community. There is a greater need to evaluate this knowledge scientifically so that one can get cheaper, safer and eco-friendly options for better health.

The loss of ethnobotanical diversity associated with

indigenous people is one of the great crises of this time.

Much valuable knowledge about uses of plants is still endemic to a few senior-most persons. This traditional knowledge is disappearing even faster than the plants themselves. The forest plays a vital role in the life and economy of tribal and rural peoples. The rapid loss of forest cover due to over dependency poses a serious threat. Semi-modernization,

transmigration, deforestation urbanization have threatened the survival of traditional cultures.

The current devastation of indigenous people and the ecological systems that they have conserved, managed and intimately known for millennia, requires new and drastic steps. Modernization and colonization has shaken the very base of diverse tribal

cultures; many of them are declaiming and becoming acculturated at an alarming rate. These processes have already led to a great loss of the empirical knowledge that the forest-dwelling tribes have had. Our great concern, therefore, lies in the progressive divorcement of people in traditional societies from dependence upon the immediate environment and

rapid disintegration of aboriginal traits with acculturation. There is an urgent need for ethnobotanical documentation before information is permanently lost (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008).

We here with acknowledge

herbal healers from Patalkot, Dangs and Aravallis for sharing their immense knowledge.

References

Acharya, D. and Shrivastava, A. 2008. Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices. Aavishkar Publishers Distributors, Jaipur. ISBN 978-81-7910-252-7. Acharya, D, Shrivastava, A. 2011. Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gujarat State. Forest Department, Gujarat,

Gandhinagar. ISBN 8190311484. 412pp.

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Held in December for five days and nights, scattered within a two week period of time, the shop windows and the town’s streets are decorated to the nines. Mulled wine and hot chocolate are

the featured drinks to keep you warm while roaming the town streets filled with venders and carolers. A true holiday wonderland is the scene in Nevada City, CA . If you need to capture the Christmas spirit and get some shopping done, this is the place to take your family.- By Lorianne S. Riley

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Start your Christmas shopping off early in Chico, CA. The Sunday before Thanksgiving at 5pm every

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An annual company Christmas party was held in Chico, CA on December 5th. Employees, venders and

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Folsom Live

For a fun weekend filled with live music, check out Folsom Live! Folsom Live is held in late September, featuring 30 bands and 10 stages for two fun filled evenings in old downtown Folsom. All the stores, watering holes and restaurants stay open during the event. The streets are closed and it’s just one big, fun party! Folsom Live is produced with Hope Productions Foundation in support of childrens charities. For more information http://folsomlive.com- By Lorianne S. Riley

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Lori’s Book PickBy Lorianne S. Riley

Rin Tin Tin is a fun, well thought out read about the true life story of a legendary dog and his master. The book talks about how his

master Duncan found him, the relationship they had and Tinni’s rise to fame. Rin Tin Tin was one of the largest movie stars in Hollywood back in the early 1900s, making over 26 films. This is a book that I highly recommend. It is very interesting to read about the bond between a man and his dog. It will pull at your heart strings. -By Lorianne S. Riley

Wow, what an interesting movie about the evolution of man and how technology and nature are so profound to our existence as a whole. The movie was an homage to writer Tiffany Shlain’s father, Leonard Shlain, a Brain Surgeon and author of three books on the subject of physics and evolution. It explains how

everything is so interconnected and how people used technology in the early days to be less connected to the earth and its creatures. Now people are shifting their thoughts through the web and recognizing that we have to consider how technology can help or hurt the delicate balance of the earth’s ecosystem. The world is having an Ah Ha moment and a new kinder revolution is heading our way! To find out more http://connectedthefilm.com/

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Now that December is upon us, you might be less inclined to think about water conservation. After all, the weather is cooler

and wetter, football season is well underway, and the holidays are fast approaching. But no matter how many holiday parties you must attend, games you must watch, or stockings you must stuff, water conservation is still essential year-round.

By now you have no doubt seen or heard news stories about limitations on the state’s water supply due to environmental and operational

concerns. There is some good news: there are still adequate water supplies to meet our community’s needs without requiring

mandatory conservation right now.

However, we will be required by the state of California to achieve a 20% reduction in customers’ water use by December 31, 2020, so it is

still important to reduce your water usage and use water efficiently, regardless of the season.

The first and most impactful thing you can do to reduce your winter water usage is to turn off your automatic sprinkler system and let Mother

Nature do the watering for you. It is also important to check your system regularly and adjust sprinkler heads to avoid overspray—doing so can save 20 gallons every time you water.

Conservation is Key Even During Winter

By Mike Pembroke

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Conservation Is Key Even During Winter

Some other tips:

Wash only full loads in the clothes washer. That saves up to 100 gallons of water per week. Wash only full loads in

the dishwasher, too. Half-loads use the same amount of water.

Fix leaky faucets. A little drip may not seem like much, but a faucet that drips just five times a minute can waste more than 200 gallons of

water per year.

Shorten your shower by five minutes, and save up to 70 gallons of water per week.

And turn off the tap while you brush your teeth to save up to 70 gallons of water per month. While you’re at it, turn off the tap

while you shave or peel vegetables, too.

Working together, we can make conservation a part of our everyday lives, even when there’s a chill in the air and

a fire in the fireplace. Whether it’s winter, summer, spring, or fall, your efforts to use water wisely are essential.

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century when scientists started focusing on the active components found in herbs that gave a way to the research on molecular level. Herbs like Caraway, Cardamom, Turmeric, Aniseed, Clove, Cumin seeds, Basil, Ginger etc. are a few among the gigantic range of culinary herbs. The wild plants have been providing an important source of medicine and food since time immemorial.

In an attempt to feature traditional herbal applications, the author aims to feature one herb in each issue of this magazine.

The traditional storage of ethnobotanical knowledge in memory and practices has a long history and must go back to the beginning of human existence. Likewise,

ethnobotany is of great age in India, where it has been described in several ancient literatures. One of themost important sources is the Rig Veda (1200-900 BC), which has been useful in the attempt to identify the source of the traditional medicine system, also known as ‘Ayurveda’. Application of such herbal remedies has also been mentioned in the Atharva Veda (around 3,000 to 2,000 BC). It was in the 19th

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Medicinal Plants You Should Know Dr. Deepak Acharya


Medicinal Plants You Should Know

Crab’s Eye

Botanical Name: Abrus precatorius L.

Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Vernacular Names in India: Liluwani, Raturmani (Assamese); Chunhali, Kunch (Bengali); Chanothi, Gunja (Gujarati); Ganchi, Gunchi, Rati (Hindi); Ganji, Gul-Ganju, Guluganji, Madhuka (Karnataka); Kunni, Kunnikuru (Malayalam); Chanoti, Gunchi, Gunja (Marathi); Gunja, Runji (Oriya); Labrigunchi, Ratak (Punjabi); Gunja (Sanskrit); Gundumani, Kuntumani (Tamil); Guruginia, Guruvenda (Telugu).

Plant Profile and Distribution: Much-branched, woody, perennial, deciduous, twining or climbing herbs; leaves paripinnate; leaflets oblong, mucronate; flowers pinkish-white, in axillary racemes; pods turgid, with a sharp deflexed beak; seeds glossy shining red, with black blotch around the hilum. Commonly found in mixed and dry deciduous forests in moist shady localities

Medicinal Importance

The seeds are considered abortifacient, anodyne, aphrodisiac, antimicrobial, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, emollient, febrifuge, hemostat, laxative, purgative, refrigerant, sedative, vermifuge, antidote and used in various ailments to cure headache, snakebite, blennorrhagia, boil, cancer, cold, colic, conjunctivitis, convulsion, cough, diarrhea, fever, gastritis, gonorrhea, jaundice, malaria, night-blindness, ophthalmia and rheumatism. The seeds are also used to treat diabetes and chronic nephritis.

Leaves, roots and seeds are used for medicinal purposes. The plant is used in some traditional medicine to treat scratches and sores and wounds caused by dogs, cats and mice, and are also used with other ingredients to treat leucoderma. The leaves are used for their anti-suppurative properties. They are ground with lime and applied on acne sores, boils and abscesses. The plant is also traditionally used to treat tetanus, and to prevent rabies. Various African tribes use powdered seeds as oral contraceptives.

Traditional Tribal Formulations

Leaves of the plant mixed with sugar are excellent

in laryngitis. Five gram root boiled in milk is given to unproductive males. White leprosy is cured with the leaf extract of the plant mixed with roots of Wild leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica). Hair growth is promoted when the extract of whole plant is applied over the scalp.

Fresh extract of roots of this plant is good in cough. Crushed root of Crab’s Eye taken with pure clarified butter thrice a day for 4 consecutive days to cure cough.

Paste of roots is administered to cure abdominal pains and tumors. The paste with fresh rhizome of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is applied on wounds. This paste is also taken orally as a single dose once only for abortion.

In migraine, roots are flattened in water and the sap is dropped in nasal cavities. In chickenpox, leaves of this plant and Casotr (Ricinus communis) seeds are crushed and a mixture is prepared. The mixture is then applied in eyes.

To add to sperm count, roots are boiled in milk and taken orally with sugar.

In mouth ulcer, leaves are taken alongwith sugar.

In diabetes, leaves of the plant, Henna (Lawsonia inermis) and Carum seeds (Trachyspermum ammi) are mixed and taken with sugar.

Paste of leaf is applied on affected part in case of arthritis.

In paralysis, Crab’s eye seeds, bark of Indian Oleander (Nerium indicum) roots, Dhatura (Datura fastuosa) leaves are grounded and powdered. The powder should be mixed in Sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil and patient should be given massage with it. (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008, 2011)

ReferencesAcharya, D. and Shrivastava, A. 2008. Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices. Aavishkar Publishers Distributors, Jaipur. ISBN 978-81-7910-252-7.Acharya, D, Shrivastava, A. 2011. Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gujarat State. Forest Department, Gujarat, Gandhinagar. ISBN 8190311484. 412pp.


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An Interview With Lev Of Lev’s Original Kombucha

Interviewed By Lorianne S. RileyWritten by Morgan PALILLA

I met Lev at the Monterey Bay Aquarium during the 10th Annual Cooking

Solutions Show. It is an event devoted to sustainable cuisine and cooking solutions. He had a booth along with 50 to 70 other venders out on the veranda of the aquarium, facing the ocean. It was a beautiful venue and he was a pleasure to speak with. During my brief visit with him, I learned that he makes a variety of products consisting of kombucha, kombucha extract, tea vinegar and mustard. I also learned the he produces these products outside of San Francisco on the old naval base Treasure Island. I was fascinated and wanted to find out more about him, his location and

the beneficial drink that he produces. Lev was kind enough to allow me to interview him and a few months later, unbeknownst, I visited his business to find that he it is located in the old prison kitchen. The building is shared with a number of other businesses including a winery. In fact, there is a number of wineries and tasting rooms located on the Island. So if you are going over the bay bridge and want to take a pit stop, check out Treasure Island. It’s an interesting place with a lot of (no pun intended) little treasures, including a beautiful view. by Lorianne S. Riley


Q: “How can you enlighten me on kombucha tea?”

A: “The process involves sugar and yeast converting to alcohol then a culture is

added which forms into amino acids (similar process to making and drinking vinegar). Some like it more acidic some less acidic.”

Q: “So it’s made from the fermenting process of the tea right?”

A: “Yes the culture called kombucha (bacteria) is added to the fermenting

process.”

Q: “Is it like drinking vinegar?”

A: “Apple cider vinegar is associated with the simple things needed for digestion,

but kombucha vinegar is better for you. It has different amino acids. Also, the green tea has a lot of extra enzymes and minerals that regular vinegar doesn’t have.”

Q: “Is it Jewish?”

A: “No. Back in the early Roman days they used the vinegar with the water

and that kind of purified /sterilized it. It also makes more sense health wise. It is very big in Eastern Europe.”

Q: “I have problems with digestion, so I tired it, I don’t know if it helped or not.

How do you think it is beneficial?”

A: “Helpful bacteria called probiotics are what are in the drink. Although, There

are many grey areas. You need a lot of it on a constant basis for it to really do its job. Everyone has to find out what works for him or her. Kombucha is not a just another

health drink. Probiotics are very personal you have to get what works for you. There are no guidelines for probiotics.”

Q: “Is Kombucha Tea FDA approved?”

A: “It’s not FDA approved because we don’t make claims. This tea is solely for

people who want to use it for digestion health benefits.”

Q: “Tell me about the flavor?”

A: “Flavor is very important many companies on the market are making

it. What sets us apart is that we are trying to stay away from sugars, so ours is sour. Sugar defeats the health purposes!”

Q: “What are all the flavors available?”

A: “The popular flavors include: Mint (original), Mango (sweetest), Currant

(high antioxidants), and Hibiscus (vitamin C on top on vitamin B12).”

Q: “Where are you guys based?”

A: “We are based and produced in San Francisco, California.”

Q:” What’s the best way to buy the Kombucha tea?”

A:” I would say to grow your own Kombucha like you grow flowers in a

garden.”

Thank You for giving time to talk to us about Kombucha Tea!

An Interview with Lev of Lev’s Original Kombucha,


Eco Friendly Crafts

Sustainable Gift Wrapping IdeasBy Stephanie McHugh


Gift wrapping can be a fun task during the stress-ful holiday season. However, spending money on fancy gift wrap that just ends up in the trash can be wasteful. Why not get creative with it?

Using newspaper or tissue paper to wrap gifts is easy • and recyclable. Finding the comic section is a fabulous idea to wrap • and keep it cheap. You can also use computer paper and magazine cut • outs to make a collage while personalizing a special someone’s gift. It’s also fun to pick and choose what to include on • your package. Printing messages on computer paper can be easy and fun, just let the gift do all the talking!

But you don’t always need paper and a bow to wrap a gift.

Using felt is an excellent resource that most people • already have.Including natural objects on the gift is also a way of • making it look fancy while at the same time reusing items such a sea shells, sand dollars, bow tie pasta, mistletoe, or feathers. Or try using containers that require no wrapping at all! • Just decorate it with lace, ribbon, puff paint, or even jewels. Also, consider personalizing a gift by making your • own holiday tags to add a nice touch to finish off the present. You can use recycled cards, construction paper, stick-• ers, or stamp names or messages on Popsicle sticks too.

Using these techniques and thinking outside the box is fun and requires no extra trips to the store during the busy holiday season. Make the gifts you’re giving truly, one of a kind!

Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas

1. Felt and Rose Ribbon 2. Tissue Paper and Shells

3. Magazine Clippings 4. Computer Message

DESIGN IDEAS

Key Notes

Have Fun•Think Outside The Box•Make It A One Of A Kind•Be Creative•


Capturing the look and feel of glass shaped by ocean waves, SeaGlass offers a variety of

shapes and colors to create your signature style, season, mood or food service. The uses are endless with our Sea Glass Collection.

Great for bread, salad, canapes, sushi, candles, desserts, soaps, jewelry, use your imagination! These beautiful combinations are an instant eye opener. Gracefully Transforming recycled glass into elegant pieces of art that also offer functionality & purpose.

•Material: Post-industrial/ pre-consumer recycled glass colored, textured, bent.•Care: Dishwasher safe microwave safe for heating.

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Kitchen Widgets By Lorianne S. Riley

Save time and money with a halogen oven that requires no preheating or defrosting.

* Cooks 50% faster than conventional ovens saving you time * Uses 75% less energy than conventional ovens so you can reduce energy bills * Healthier cooking - no fat or oil is required to cook * Smoke free, odor free cooking that won’t heat up your kitchen * Holds up to eight pounds of meat and more with an extender ring * No preheating or defrosting is ever required

Costs $131.94 at greenfeet.com

Recycled Glass Traffic Light Lens Counter Bowl In Red Means Go Faster!

Made from a recycled traffic light lens, this glass bowl is lovingly hand made by TrafficlightWare® and features a rubber base. These reclaimed and repurposed lenses are cleaned, polished, and ready for use! Use this bowl on your countertop to display candles, a seasonal centerpiece or as a catch-all in the entryway for keys and mail

Made in USA• Not dishwasher safe due to rubber base - please • hand wash. For display only.

Costs $39.95 at greenfeet.com

Cooks Corner




Cook’s Corner

Cook’s Corner

Chef Nathan Lyon is known for his simple, innovative cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef and co-host of Growing A Greener World (PBS), Nathan was the creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV), and among the final four on the second season of The Next Food Network Star.

GREAT FOOD STARTS FRESHSIMPLE, INNOVATIVE CUISINE FEATURING FRESH, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS

NATHAN LYON


Photo courtesy of Nathan Lyon

This is a great healthy side dish for the holidays. The antioxidant packed kale is a nice twist on the traditional holiday fare. Kale possesses qualities that are linked to cancer protection and lowered cholesterol. This paired with the old holiday favorites, dried cranberries and pine nuts will be sure to please your

guest and will have them asking for more.

Raw Kale Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts, and Cranberries

by Nathan Lyon

Cook’s Corner


Raw Kale Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts, and Cranberries

INGREDIENTS:Serves Four

Salad:1 bunch curly kale¼ cup pine nuts¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped roughly¼ cup toasted almonds, chopped roughly¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)½ cup dried cranberries, preferably unsweetened3 large oranges½ cup crumbled feta cheeseKosher salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to taste

Vinaigrette:1 medium shallot, peeled and diced finely (3 tablespoons)1 tablespoon red wine vinegar3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (from the oranges)⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

PREPARATION:

1. Strip the tender leaves from the tough stems of the kale; discard the stems. Rinse and dry the leaves, then roll them up and slice into thin strips. You should have approximately 5 packed cups of kale ribbons.

2. Cut the peel and pith off the oranges, then segment them by cutting between the dividers. Discard any seeds, but reserve the juice for the vinaigrette.

3. In a medium container with a tight fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients, close the lid tightly, and shake well to combine. Or, whisk to combine the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.

4. Add the kale, nuts, seeds, cranberries, orange segments, and crumbled feta to a large serving bowl. Drizzle half the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more vinaigrette if needed.

5. Wonder aloud why you didn’t make this salad sooner, then serve.

Note: Other optional ingredients that go wonderfully in kale salads are sunflower seeds, diced avocado, and diced apples.


Garden Fresh LibationsDreamy Sustainable Holiday Spirits

by Sean Delloiacono


Fig and Toasted Pecan Cocktail

One small hand full of toasted pecansThree ripe figsOne bag of “Wholesome Fair Trade Certified Organic Sweeteners”1 ¼ Ounces of Courvoisier Cognac V.S.1 ¼ Ounces of Disaronno Amaretto1 Ounce of “Organic Valley” Half and Half

Crush the pecans in the cocktail shaker with a muddler, next add the figs and one heaping spoonful of Wholesome Fair Trade Certified Organic Sugar in the shaker with the pecans and muddle all three ingredients together. Pour the Courvoisier and the Disaronno into the mixture with one scoop of ice. Shake as hard as you can for about twenty seconds. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass over ice. Top the cocktail with a splash of your Organic Half and Half then garnish with a slice of fig and a candied pecan. Enjoy.

Organic Hot Buttered Rum

One stick of “Organic Valley Pasture Butter”One ½ cup of “Wholesome Fair Trade Certified Dark Brown Sugar”One Large Heaping Scoop Alden’s Organic Ice Cream1 tea spoon Ground Cinnamon 1 tea spoon Ground Nutmeg1 pinch Ground ClovesOne bottle of “Crusoes Spiced Organic Rum”

Place a half cup of brown sugar, one stick of your pasture butter, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted about ten minutes. After the mixture has cooled pour into a bowl over a large scoop of the ice cream and mix it all up until smooth. Spoon as much of this delicious mixture as you see fit into a large mug add two ounces of Crusoes Spiced organic rum and top with boiling water. Stir and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cloves. Enjoy.

Garden Fresh Libations


Food Bites By Lorianne S. Riley

Cook’s Corner

2006 Abbots Reserve This wine is 50% St. James Syrah and 50% Nichelini Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a beautiful burgundy color with rich aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry, as well as soft tones of smoke and anise. The texture is smooth with a nice lengthy finish.

Where to finedshop.newclairvauxvineyard.com

2007 Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvee

New release. Vintage dated each year, the Domaine Carneros Brut cuvée represents the best of Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made into a classic sparkling wine. 90 Points & Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast Where to fineddomainecarneros.com/SparklingWineShop

Small pecan pie

Our pecan pie is deliciously moist and chock full of pecans. This 6” pie is perfect for dinner parties and holiday gatherings. It’s so good, you won’t want to share. Plus, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free! mariposabaking.com


Twas the night before

Christmas Twas the night before

ChristmasBy Lorianne S. Riley


Three Silver Rings: Chocolate Diamond Pink Sapphire Encased

in Gold Bezel Yellow Sapphire

While visions of sugar-plums danced

in their heads...While visions

of sugar-plums danced

in their heads...


Family

When, what to my

wondering eyes should appear,..

When, what to my

wondering eyes should appear...


Copper and Silver Earrings with Fresh

Water Cultured Pearls

With God to guide and

strength to toil,

With God to guide and

strength to toil,






Ribbon Candy Collection Earrings

Silver & 24k GoldEco Friendly Pink

Sapphires

The moon on the breast of the new-

fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,- Clement Clarke Moore

The moon on the breast of the new-

fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,- Clement Clarke Moore


It’s All About The Accessories

Oregon Sunstone Necklace

Two Strands Of Fresh Water Cultured Pearls

Copper and Silver Necklace with Fresh


Handmade Copper Bracelet with

Chocolate Diamond Encased in Silver Bezel

What You Need To Know to Achieve The

Looks

Fabrics&

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530-342-1222AicoraGems

“Jewelry Box” Gallery530-519-4367

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Rosemira Organics o�ers luxurious, natural, spa quality skin care products. Our products are made in small batches to ensure quality and consistency,

and always using only the highest quality ingredients.

For the holidays, our festive kits, body butters and bath salts make the perfect gifts.

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‘Tis the Season...

For looking radiantFor feeling wonderfulFor sharing your joy

Pregnancy Gift Set Bag

Packaged in a pretty natural fiber bag, this organic beauty care gift set is a perfect present for a pregnant co-worker, relative, or friend. The trio of organic pregnancy essentials includes: Stretch Mark Oil to condition delicate skin on the belly, breasts, and thighs; a canvas pouch of Mommy-to-Be Milk Bath, which decreases irritation and itching on stretched pregnant skin; and Back Rub Oil to release tightness and induce sleep with lavender and Roman chamomile. Erbaviva is one of the few companies with skin care products certified organic by the USDA.Can be found at naturesbasin.com

Earth Friendly Beauty Products


Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze Boysenberry

100% Natural, 100% Vegan, Gluten free

Beautiful brick red. Gorgeous colors from fruit pigments in a moisturizing base of avocado and cocoa butters. 100% natural formula will give your lips a sheer wash of fruit pigmented color while nourishing your lips with vitamins and antioxidants Can be found at 100percentpure.com

Clinically validated, proprietary blend of fruit stem cells, Vitamin C & Resveratrol-rich organic juices.Kit includes:

1.7 oz. Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer• .17 oz. Stem Cellular Repair Eye Treatment• .33 oz. Stem Cellular Repair Booster Serum. •

Can be found at juicebeauty.com/store

Earth Friendly Beauty Products

Better Me Beauty Kit

A selection of 2 exotic body scrubs and a floral body butter. Re-define your bathing experience. Kit includes:

• Refine Me – Petals & Spice Body Scrub – 2 oz• Take Me - An exquisite and fine Gardenia Dry Sugar Scrub – 2 oz• Alluring Jasmine – A tantalizing Body Butter - 4 ozCan be found at rosemiraorganics.com/organic-skin-care.asp


Eco Toys For Boys

By Lorianne S. Riley and Stephanie McHugh

Gear Head

Magnolia Specialhttp://bienvillestudios.com/

magnolia.html

Sprout Men’s ST3202BKOL Eco-Friendly Multi-Function Dial

and Olive Corn Resin Bracelet Watch

Olive green corn resin case • Grey engraved bezel• Black corn resin dial with grey bamboo day, • date and 24 hour sub-dialsArabic numerals; White hour hands• Sweep second hand; Printed outside minute • trackOlive corn resin bracelet with adjustable fold • over buckle

The Shimano Curado E baitcasting reel is an award winning baitcasting

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