December, 2010
12/20/2010
Melody Lea Lamb: Making Art Speak For Nature - Dec 20,2010
Do you love fairy tales, Disney movies and books about horses or other animals? Have you ever come across a piece of artwork that took you back into time to a favorite book that you read as a child? As a Master Gardener, Bee Keeper, animal lover and avid reader, I am always intrigued by art work which captures a moment in time in an animal’s existence or perhaps something from nature. Whether the scene is from a fairy tale, a living room couch or something out in the wild, nature has a calming effect, touching your heart and soul. Quite often I have observed artists at work at places like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Central Park and even on the streets of Paris. It was amazing to watch the creativity flow magically onto paper. Melody Lea Lamb is an artist and illustrator who paints miniatures (ACEOs) of woodland animals & fantasy beings like mermaids and fairies. She is also a successful children’s book illustrator. Her attention to detail makes you feel as though you are really part of the story. The animals that she creates could be your own pet, just waiting for you to rub its fur and snuggle with it on the couch. It truly takes a connection with nature and love of life to possess the attention to detail that Melody demonstrates. Is Melody an artist that can talk to animals—or a lover of fur and paws, with the ability to draw like a dream? Her fans can’t tell where one gift ends and another begins. All creatures great or small, real or imaginary inspire Melody’s brush. So, what does it take to draw animals with such skill? What inspires her work? If you have a flair for art can you make a living from it? How hard is it to draw fairies and scenes from nature? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, artist Melody Lea Lamb (http://www.melodylealamb.com) will talk about what it is like to create her magical world of art. Stay tuned!
12/17/2010
Choice Organic Teas: A Nose For Perfection, Innovation and Excellence!
Camellia sinensis is the botanical name for what is commonly referred to as tea. Not all teas are the same. There are a myriad of teas available ranging from: black teas, green teas, white teas, herbal teas, fruit teas, blended teas, etc. Let us not forget Rooibos Teas, Aspalathus linearis, commonly referred to as red teas which are from South Africa, also referred to as rooibos bush or “red bush” teas. Did you know that tea is one of two beverages that can be equated to wine? Most people have no idea just how much time, energy and effort goes into the cup of tea that is randomly sipped at diners, restaurants and cafes alike. The altitude, soil conditions, and climate directly impact each crop and can drastically affect the quality of the tea harvested. For connoisseurs, the way in which tea is harvested, dried, and processed will also affect each cup and therefore special attention must be given throughout the entire process. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Eric Ring, tea expert, who is responsible for the production and purchasing of tea for Choice Organic Teas, will be my guest to talk about tea selection, harvesting, the importance of Fair Trade and Non-GMO certification and how consumers can learn how to select a good cup of tea! Stay tuned!
12/16/2010
Chef Bryan Au: An Organic Raw Vegan Christmas Celebration! - Dec 16,2010
Christmas is the time of the year when you just can’t help but indulge in so many holiday treats and delicacies. People look forward to specialty traditional dishes and desserts that require a lot of time, energy, and effort. As always, everything is prepared with careful attention to all of the ingredients used in anticipation of outdoing the efforts of the previous years. However, one of the most common concerns about holiday feasting is the over indulgence of too many artery clogging foods. What if this year, you decided to incorporate other options into your Christmas fare? What if you spent only a fraction of the time cooking? What if you actually lost weight instead of gaining weight this year? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Celebrity Chef Bryan Au will talk about how easy it is to make organic raw vegan dishes, how inexpensive it is and explain the options you need to know so that you can incorporate new healthier choices into this year’s feast which can then be carried on as part of your new holiday traditions. He will talk about his amazing Christmas recipes as he shares some new favorite tips and tricks to make your celebration hip, healthy, and happening! Stay tuned!
