Monthly Archives: December 2009
Sustainable sippers, part 5: Ah, sake
American producers are making some mighty fine versions of the traditional Japanese rice wine, including SakeOne Momokawa certified-organic line and Takara Sake’s Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama. As with grape wines, offerings range from those made with organic ingredients–organic rice and/or … Continue reading
Sustainable sippers, part 4: Mix with care
If you use expensive organic spirits in a cocktail, be sure the other ingredients are organic, too. Organic spirits generally don’t belong in a neon-green apple-tini, says Square One Vodka founder Allison Evanow. “Don’t shop for your mixers in the … Continue reading
Sustainable Sippers, part 3: Vodka and gin
Vodka and gin are two examples of small producers using organic ingredients to craft first-rate spirits. Some examples include vodkas from Square One,Highball Distillery, and Vodka14. Juniper Green Organic London Dry Gin and TRU2 Gin are among the organic gins. What makes it … Continue reading
Sustainable sippers, part 2: Wine
Producers of organic wines include Bonterra, Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, Paul Dolan Vineyards, as well as a host of European winemakers. And that’s good news, because more producers means more availability and a wider range of price points. What makes … Continue reading
Sustainable sippers, part 1: Wine and spirits hop on the organic bandwagon
Like many, you may have resolved to eat more sustainably in 2010. You’ll pay a bit extra for organic produce, dairy products, meat, and packaged goods because it’s good for the planet and, most likely, good for you, too. You … Continue reading
Goodies for foodies
It’s that time, when we’re all searching for just the right thing to put under the tree, next to the menorah, at the Kwanzaa table, or whatever. If you have a foodie or two in your list, you’re in luck. … Continue reading
