Grow Y’own

All-in-one gardening solution simplifies at-home growing

From luxury chicken coops to high-tech wind turbines, the more accessible tools of today’s self-sustainability movement mean you can do things like raise fresh meat and harness affordable energy without going to extremes—providing you have the cash. But gardening at home, like an express lines for farm-to-table eating, tends to pose the greatest challenge for those craving homegrown produce. Anyone who has tried to raise …

La Cocina

Tasty treats from San Francisco's incubator kitchen for culinary entrepreneurs

San Francisco’s La Cocina is an entrepreneurial experiment offering low-income food startups commercial space to develop and cultivate their culinary talents into creating viable products. Creators say this incubator kitchen idea concept comes from the myriad of food vendors in the city’s Mission District where people had the know-how but not the wherewithal to make the leap from cottage industry to commercial manufacturer. La Cocina …

Jones Cola

A classic flavor from an unconventional soda company

Jones Soda has become known for creating drinks with natural sweeteners and eclectic flavors. Also known for their unique packaging, the colorful soda company’s usual variety includes tastes ranging from Blue Bubblegum and Green Apple to Fufu Berry and Naranja Mandarina. Consequentially, it may come as a surprise to fans of the brand that Jones is releasing a new line of cola-flavored sodas to complement …