Juicy Juice
With its sleek design and slightly retro feel, this Chef Citrus Juicer reminds me of the fresh-squeezed orange juice from my grandma’s juicer, with its manual, one- lever function, and a stainless steel to separate seeds from pulp. imusa.com
Linen is In
Vermont-based Cricket Radio found- er Elizabeth Archangeli creates beautiful organic linen home goods—hand towels, place mats, napkins, table runners and pillows—by hand-printing exotic and rustic natural designs (with eco- friendly water-based inks) onto the softest linen you can imagine. And it just keeps getting softer, every time it’s washed. This spring, Archangeli is expanding into scarves, totes, linen quilted blankets and the cutest one- sies you ever saw! cricketradiovermont.com
Eating on the Wild Side
($26.99; Little Brown) Eating your vegetables just
may not be good enough, ac- cording to author Jo Robinson, who argues that our modern system of altering plants to make them easier to grow and transport has resulted in stripping away many of their nutrients, and much of their flavor.
Broccoli, for example, begins to lose its cancer-fighting compounds within 24 hours of harvest! What to do? Robinson tells us what to look for, where to shop, and how to store and cook your fruits and veggies to get the most out of them. eatwild.com
The Beautiful Edible Garden
($19; Ten Speed Press) If you want to grow your own organic fruits, veggies,flowers and herbs, but you don’t want your yard to look like a farm, read this book. Leslie Bennett and Stefani Bittner, co-founders of Star Apple Edible + Fine Dining, the San Francisco Bay area landscape design firm, are expert in creating beauti- ful small-scale urban and suburban agriculture. From compost to “tea” or “cock- tail” gardens, they make it seem effortless and easy. StarAppleEdibleGardens.com
Resveratrol Redux
Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes (and pomegranates), and is a popular dietary supplement, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. It is said to increase longevity, protect the heart, control plaque buildup in the brain and maybe even help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. (Plus, its antioxidant properties make it great for hair, skin and nails.) A new study in the journal Science has supported earlier research that resveratrol may protect against age-related diseases because it turns on a gene that recharges mitochondria. So, raise a glass!