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I find first birthdays particularly bittersweet, because I love and cherish the sweetness of that first year of life. I think back to those first moments when they were born, and I am utterly amazed by how much the sweet babies grow in just one year! And because the first year of life is so special, I always want to reflect those sentiments by having a birthday which is super magical and memorable (no pressure then!).

Amsterdam is in full spring bloom! The city fields and roadsides are sprinkled with daffodils and flower stands are overflowing with tulips. Our house is all of a sudden so bright and colourful, with loads of that beautiful crisp, early-year sunshine beaming in and tons of little vases and baskets with flowers scattered about. I love this time of year!

With Easter only a couple of weeks away, we just set up our traditional Easter tree. Normally I get some branches of pussy willow for this purpose, but this year we used the cuttings of our neighbour’s cherry tree that he kindly gave to us. They are blossoming so beautifully!

Purple vegetables may be pretty, but they also have powerful health benefits. See why and get mouthwatering recipes for 10 purple vegetables. The color purple often symbolizes royalty and magic. And lately, purple vegetables have been popping up in more places.

Are you ready to learn how to take control of your health and heal the planet with food? The Food Revolution Summit is THE event of the year to get up-to-date information and useful tips and tools from experts you can trust during this totally free, online event.

Get an overview of vegan statistics from around the world. See why so many people are going vegan and eating plant-based — from athletes to celebrities to everyday people. The rise of plant-based diets is here to stay.

You’ve heard fiber is important, but why is fiber good for you? And how can you get enough fiber? Discover all the health benefits of this essential nutrient, the best high fiber foods, and an easy way to challenge yourself to get more fiber in your daily diet.

Discover why it’s important to buy local food, the health benefits of eating locally grown produce, and why choosing local food benefits the environment.

Congratulations to Rhonda J Elfstrand – the winner of our Side Dishes That Steal The Show Recipe Contest!

While our Valentine’s Day store has its own Whimsical Gifts Department, we thought we’d pick out one of our favorite personalized gifts to share during the most romantic time of the year.