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Boccalone
Artisan cured meats, fresh sausages, and cooked specialties made with "sustainably raised, heritage-breed pork, Italian sea salt, and the freshest spices with the rarest ingredient of all: time. Our small-batch, hands-on methods and traditional cold curing techniques can take up to ten times longer than other producers'. Why sacrifice efficiency? Because taking our time lets us focus every step of our process on a single goal: great taste. Fine salumi are more than mere salted meats. At their best, salumi connect us to the earth, reveal the essence of the whole animal, demonstrate respect for our ancestors, and inspire our humanity." I discovered this place while on a trip to San Francisco, and it is absolutely the best. Truly a labor of love. Read their website to learn more about their philosophy of food,
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Evan's Garden
An herbal apothecary of oils, salves, cleanses and nutrients made from powerful yet safe organic ingredients, handmade in small batches. Formulas are based on current research as well as ancient data and time-honored recipes. These are remedies which a number of natural doctors provide to their clientele. Care is taken to preserve the aliveness of the ingredients. "In every case where I am able to locate superior ingredients I buy those. This refers to: plants, oils, essential oils, herbs, etc., that were organically grown or biodynamically grown (where the soil is very rich with nutrients and the organisms like worms that ought to be there in it and many old, proven farming techniques are employed). I look for oils that are unrefined, cold-pressed and not heated (over about 105 degrees). I also look into the issue of picked when ripe."
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Naturepedic
Waterproof organic cotton crib mattresses created by a concerned grandfather who is also an environmental engineer. Certified by Greenguard and GOTS, these mattresses feature organic and natural materials, and nontoxic food-grade waterproofing. Meets all fire regulations without use of toxic chemicals. No harmful chemicals or known allergens. Proper firmness, comfort and fit. Made in the USA by a family who cares and understands the issues.
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Paloma Pottery
Enchanting recycled "glass infused pottery" gifts that sparkle and delight. "Each piece is made by collecting glass jars, beer and wine bottles, and other discarded glass which is then broken and fused into the pottery. The unique shapes and positioning of each fragment insures each piece to have a sparkle and depth that is truly unique. The unique crackle glass surface created is smooth to touch and sparkles and reflects light ." More than 40 gift items, including jewelry and accessories, dinnerware, hardwarem tiles, clocks, soap dishes, door knobs, picture frames, garden stones, coasters, magnets, candleholders and more.
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Shepherd's Dream
Makes a complete crib set (mattress, bumper pads, etc out of organically grown wool and cotton). Family-owned by an experienced natural mother. This company is about wool--sleeping on it and under it, cuddling with it, and loving the wool and the sheep and the land. Founder Eliana Jantz has been working with wool as long as I've been writing about natural products (her daughter now runs the business). Eliana led the development of EcoDomestic Wool, "a collaboration which involves the sheep growers, wool processors, product makers and promoters in gradually developing an infrastructure which ensures environmentally friendly and sustainable practices and fair prices to the woolgrower." All within a few miles distance, the sheep are pastured, the wool is milled, and the products are sewn by local women in a renovated storefront, all in site of majestic Mt. Shasta in northern California.
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Touch Wood Rings
"Custom designed, meticulously hand crafted wooden rings"-- a charming alternative to precious metals and gemstones for wedding rings, engagement rings, friendship rings, handfastings, commitment ceremonies or anniversaries. "Wearing a handcrafted wood ring will delight your fingers as well as your soul! Touch Wood rings are timeless, beautiful, durable, warm to the touch & light to wear. Artist and craftsman; David Finch works with the clients design, and his expertise and artistic vision to create a one of a kind wearable work of art. Website has information about choosing woods for their mythic and spiritual properties. Take a look and see how beautiful these rings are. Canada
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Bear Creek Candle Company
Hand-dipped tapers and poured votives and tins made with "pure unrefined beeswax." Hand-rolled honeycomb candles made with pure beeswax honeycomb foundation, manufactured for use in beehives as the base upon which the bees build their honeycombs. Beeswax Aromatherapy Candles are scented only with Aromatherapy Grade Pure Essential Oils, "nature's own, soft and sweet as a walk through a fragrant garden." 100% cotton wicks.
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Evan's Garden
Handcrafted by Evan in small, fresh batches, her own "powerfully effective" formulations are made of live plants, pure essential oils, trace minerals and anti-oxidants. Her natural skin care products contain all known nutrients in whole food form, complete trace mineral complex and skin-rejuvenating anti-oxidants. She makes shampoos, dental care products, deodorants, anti-oxidant body treatment creams, luxurious bath products, aromatherapy perfumes and more. Evan uses organic and biodynamic ingredients whenever possible.
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Evan's Garden
Handcrafted by Evan in small, fresh batches, her own "powerfully effective" formulations are made with live plants, pure essential oils, skin-rejuvenating anti-oxidants, and the raw material which bees make royal jelly from, containing all-known nutrients in whole plant form. For all skin types: normal to dry, aging, oily or acneic and sensitive. Evan's Intro Kit is an affordable way to test her entire line of handmade skin care in about two weeks. She also handcrafts all manner of body care products, pure mineral make-up, aromatherapy perfumes, baby, pet and home care products. Evan uses organic and biodynamic ingredients whenever possible..
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Go Natural Baby
High quality natural and organic products for bed and bath. "My son is my inspiration and because of that I have a business that treats its customers and the planet with care and integrity. Fair trade and ecological awareness are core values of Go Natural Baby." Organic cotton and 100% bamboo bath towels. Organic cotton mattresses, pillows, and bedding (organic cotton and 100% bamboo), Pacific Rim wood bedroom furniture. Colorful 100% wool area rugs with cotton backing, hand tufted in India (RugMark certification assures that no illidal child labor was used in the manufacture of a carpet or rug. Pet beds made with natural,organic and recycled materials. Free shipping and price matching.
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n this site you will find more than 1000 links to products that benefit your health and the environment. After more than 25 years as a consumer advocate for health and the environment and looking for products to use in my own personal life, I know where to buy a few things and how to choose green and nontoxic products. 





































