April 6, 2007
| Posted in Hair Care
Shampure Shampoo This is good shampoo, but after using it for two years I was starting to think my curly hair had gone straight. Then I used a different shampoo for a few days and my curls returned.
Great ingredients, but if you've got curly hair...
April 6, 2007
| Posted in Tasty Drinks
Pomegranate Juice The bottled juices made by POM were much too sweet for me. I'm not sure I could have guessed it was pomegranate in a blind tasting.
Buy some bulk fresh pomegrantes when they're in season, cut them in half and squeeze like an orange - you won't believe what real pomegranate juice is like.
October 19, 2006
| Posted in Restaurants
French Meadow Bakery A friend of mine just got back from Minneapolis raving about spelt bread. Well, not raving, but she said it was really good. This is a certified organic bakery and they have an enormous line of products. They also feature a number of gluten- and wheat-free breads and even bagels.
The cafe is...
October 19, 2006
| Posted in Winters, Farmers Markets & CSAs
Organic California Walnuts These are the best organic walnuts. Dixon Ridge is mainly a wholesaler, but they will ship to individual customers.
October 19, 2006
| Posted in Corte Madera, Baby
Hannah Styles Hannah Styles carries mainly baby clothes, although they do have some adult shirts and robes. They feature organic cotton t-shirts, onesies, and perfect baby caps. What really sets them apart, though, is their hemp diaper bag. The people I know who have bought one don't actually ever carry diapers...
October 18, 2006
| Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film
Used books from AbeBooks.com AbeBooks.com is a consolidator - they don't actually sell used books, they list the dealers who do. Every purchase I've made has arrived on time, in the condition advertised, and at the listed price. Speaking of price, they don't get lower than at AbeBooks.com. You may never buy a new book again...
East Bay, CA
The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston
