Local & Organic

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Swiss chard

Everything You Need to Know About Chard

. . . could, by many, be put in a thimble, with room left over. If you are one of those people, read on! Chard rocks! If you already love… Continue

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7 Surprising Reasons to Eat Organic Produce

You believe in organic food and healthy living, but do you know all the reasons why?  Between the health ramifications and the damage conventional produce does to the environment, evidence… Continue

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods You Should Buy Organic

In the early 2000s, the Environmental Working Group began a list they called “The Dirty Dozen,” a collection of 12 non-organic fruits and vegetables that contained the highest number of… Continue

Margarita

How to Make the Best Homemade Margaritas

As today is Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d say a few words about everyone’s favorite fiesta beverage, the margarita. Organic citrus is the basis for a delicious margarita. Whether… Continue

10 Fantastic Foodies to Follow on Twitter

If you’re like most people, you’re not a tweeter, you’re a follower. Twitter demographic studies show that as few as 17% of Twitter subscribers will send a Tweet in a… Continue

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5 Easy Ways to Eat Greener for Earth Day

With Earth Day this Sunday, here are five easy ways you can eat a little greener: 1. Eat More Whole, Organic Foods Cheap food costs more. Buying cheap, pre-packaged food… Continue

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Five Food Predictions for 2012

By Andrew Stout Founder and CEO, Full Circle As seen in Huffington Post Organic, natural and sustainably produced foods, once sequestered to specialty aisles or health food stores, now share… Continue

Osechi-ryori

Celebrating a Japanese New Year

We were lucky to spend this New Year’s Eve and day with some good friends in Portland, Oregon. One of them is from Japan and had planned a traditional Japanese… Continue

Apples

Easy Prep and Storage Tips for your Full Circle Produce

Apples Refrigerated apples last up to 10 times longer than those at room temperature. Apples emit ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that speeds ripening. To prevent apples from speeding up… Continue

Jason-Kale

Full Circle’s Donations Reach the Recovery Café

I wasn’t sure what to expect as I pulled up to the Recovery Café and walked in the front doors in blind anticipation. I was there to follow the food… Continue