There’s an issue at hand that isn’t making headlines right now and I figured I’d share some resources that could help you plan. I know safety isn’t the sexiest travel topic, but Zika is still a thing.

Val Rodriguez is co-founder of benni. She’s got an incredible take on health and wellness. She and benni co-founder Bryant Joseph both had experienced “toxic relationships with work, food, people and, to an extent, even our sense of self.”

FestiThose of us who are off the sauce also want to drink something beautiful, complicated, and festive (much like ourselves) during holiday parties and out with family and friends at bars and restaurants. I’m not about to spend seven hours on a special syrup for a zero-proof drink when I could spend that same amount of time reading a book or doing any other thing besides being in the kitchen. So, I’ll keep it simple.

I’m going to be exploring food and food culture in a new way over the next few months. This series will be from my perspective and isn’t meant to guide or change your own habits. I’m not a doctor or anything and definitely am not a nutritionist. (Cheese Puffs equal dinner, right?) Let me explain…

I'm going to be honest for a minute and tell you that I hate vegetables. But I end up throwing a salad together and calling it a meal. What I learned at New Moon Market though is that I don't actually have to eat them...I can drink them.

Lil’ Bit of Life Farm’s message is "Healing with a little help from our friends". Owner Tracey Rinehart has poured her heart and soul into developing her mission to provide healing with four-legged friends.