ROAST YOUR OWN This just in: Not everyone likes their coffee the same. One way to find your own coffee groove, other than perverting it with sweeteners and half-an-udder of cream, is to roast the beans yourself. The i-Roast 2 from Hearthware Home Products lets you do just that. The result: You add the level of flavor boldness you want and save up to $5 to $6 a pound by buying green coffee beans. Yes, the price for the gadget is steep at $199, but you make your money back over time, and you enjoy your coffee more. Available online at www.sweetmarias.com, www.burmancoffee ...more

March 15, 2009

A collection of kitchen-related gadgets that we'd like to have. ...more

March 11, 2009

David Taylor's story shows that recent economic forces can drive out even the most conscientious, sophisticated and successful local retailers. ...more

November 28, 2008

There's another new player in Tampa's natural-food grocer wars. The Publix GreenWise Market in Hyde Park is another option for those seeking more choices when shopping for natural and organic produce and other groceries. ...more

November 22, 2008

If the green revolution is going to succeed, neighbors have to band together to learn and garner motivation from each other. ...more

June 19, 2008

Hernando County Ostomy Association will hold an indoor picnic at 12:30 p.m. today, June 19, at the Oak Hill Enrichment Center located at 11375 Cortez Blvd. This will be the last meeting until September. For more information, call Joan at 352-686-1077 or Nancy at 352-597-7933. ...more

June 19, 2008

Local organic ag company hosts an event to bring together environmentally minded people to celebrate and learn. ...more

June 18, 2008

Green Bean To Host 'A Day At The Spa' SPRING HILL - Green Bean Organic Market will host "A Day At The Spa" on Saturday, June 21, at the store located at 11020 Northcliffe Blvd. The event will feature a choice of a free spa treatment, such as, a 10-minute chair massage; a professional facial featuring Devita Italian tomato or cappuccino masks; a manicure with the Green Bean's new line of vegan nail lacquer from SpaRitual; makeup makeovers with Larenim all-natural makeup; or $10 off a salon hair cut and style at NYLA Salon. Gift baskets will be auctioned off (with proceeds to benefit a friend in need), and complimentary organic wine, chocolate, and henna tattooing will be offered. Reservations are required before June 21 for the spa treatment, so either visit the Green Bean to sign up or call the store at 352-688-7979. ...more

June 12, 2008

A friend's son used to tease that someday he would open a bait and book shop. He loved to fish and read, so that, he thought, would be the perfect combination. ...more

December 16, 2007