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Category Archives: Environment
Toxic Blood?
It’s sort of terrifying to think about all the toxic (and potentially toxic) substances that we’re exposed to every day. According to this article, newborns have as many as 300 identifiable toxins in their blood right after birth. This, to … Continue reading
E-cycling
Did you know that Best Buy will recycle all (most) of your old electronics for free? TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Most things are recycled absolutely free, with a few restrictions.
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How to Start Saving
The blog, Saving Naturally, is doing a great series of posts on How to Start Saving. Posts so far include understanding the Pantry Principle and how to use coupons at Whole Foods. Good, if basic, resources for saving money on … Continue reading
15 Eco-Friendly Electronics
The Mother Nature Network has a list of 15 super-cool and super-green electronics, including a bamboo laptop, chairs that charge your electronics through kinetic energy and a plant-based air purifier.
Preserving Meaning
I had a wonderful chat this morning with Eugenia Bone, author of Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods of and of the Denver Post Blog, Well Preserved, about canning, the ecosystem of your kitchen … Continue reading
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Walking the Talk with Michael Pollan
An interview with Michael Pollan by Elephant Journal’s Waylon Lewis.
Defender of Food
Last year, I interviewed Michael Pollan, and I realized that I never linked it here! The interview is still quite relevant: The Defender of Food
Being Thankful
I should really be writing my last restaurant review for the month, but I have so much foodie news, I just feel really bloggy! The husband and I went to see Michael Pollan speak last night and it was really … Continue reading
Homemade
After yesterday’s awesome cinnamon roll triumph, I am now ready to make just about anything from scratch. And it’s a good thing, too, because I have been craving some other stuff I’m not ready to buy. Take, for example, the … Continue reading
Seasonal Spring Recipes
Just saw this linked on the NY Times and I LOVED IT! Seasonal. Local. Girl Scout Cookies®. (Doesn’t hurt that my mother-in-law just sent us about a dozen boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Oy vey. Into the freezer with you … Continue reading