Looking for an easy way to start greening your kitchen? Go black. Cast iron, that is. Unlike controversy-coated Teflon, which releases toxins at high temperatures (that have been linked to bird deaths and flu-like illnesses) and ...

The other day, I had an argument with a prominent importer of artisanal, organic and biodynamic wines. We asked him to advertise with the Organic Wine Journal so our readers can find his wines. He was having none of it. ...

I have an addiction. No, not wine (although some might argue otherwise). Greens. Any kind will do: delicate shoots, hardy chard, wrinkled kale, sprightly arugula. After a period of traveling and subsequent withdrawal a couple of ...

Professional tasting events were more fun when I wasn’t really invited. Before the Organic Wine Journal started, I’d arrange for a pass from a friend in the business and sneak into them. Thousands of bottles opened up and ready to ...

In his recent blog, “Stating the Obvious”, Jonathan Russo writes about how some things that seem so obviously unsustainable and potentially disastrous, can take years to click in the national consciousness—often only after it’s too late (i.e. global warming, ...

The other night we were drinking a simply delicious biodynamic wine from Taburno, a region within Campagnia. The grape type is the ancient “Falanghina.” The vintage was 2005. There was a golden hue in the glass and deep ...

The Organic Wine Journal is about to grow a new shoot... our web site. There's been a lot of progress since our debut. We've written numerous articles and reviews, we've launched our Organic Winemaking Adventure with Tony Coturri that ...

Just when my stomach starts growling this time of year for the vibrant green flavors of spring, I'm glumly reminded that there are still weeks to wait until the first asparagus spear, fava bean pod, or itsy bitsy pea makes ...

The mess involved in launching a new website is quickly reflected on your computer desktop. A million file icons spread out all over and you can barely remember what they’re all for, which you really needed ...

The other day I attended a seminar by the Luxury Marketing Council on marketing “wellness.” The speakers were a panel of spa, yoga and nutrition professionals. They all said business was booming. Wealthy, upscale people want to eat well, have ...