Fukushu Kumquat Topiary

$95 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $95 Viva Terra Fukushu Kumquat Topiary The kumquat is a no-nonsense citrus fruit that stands up to harsh weather conditions while packing a powerful burst of flavor in every bite. This diminutive topiary brightens up the windowsill and bears fruit long after the holiday has passed. Available from VivaTerra for $95 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Viva Terra Fukushu Kumquat Topiary …

Apps for Conscientious Eaters

Two apps seek out sustainable food and responsible diet options

We know plenty, perhaps even too much about how we ought to eat, but the fact remains we put a lot of faith in restauranteurs and grocery stockists to have our best interests in mind. Lately, we have noticed a few apps that aim to put power in the hands of the purchaser. Vegan, gluten-free, raw, green, sustainable, ethical and flexitarian eaters can all appreciate …

Butter + Love

Two simple ingredients drive a fledgling Brooklyn-based baker

When it comes to a satisfying treat, simple is almost always best. Alison Walla’s small Brooklyn-based baking outfit Butter + Love exemplifies that ideal with her line of shortbread and gingerbread fruit- and herb-infused cookies made from spruced-up family recipes. Taking its name from a Norwegian proverb, Butter + Love was born from Walla’s morning coffee runs to the Green Grape in Fort Greene. The …