November 2010
19 posts
Aussie City Dwellers Using “Urban Food Maps”
If you live in a city, fresh fruits and vegetables can be hard to come by. Sure, most major metropolises have farmers markets and the stuff is trucked in from nearby farms, but, it’s just not the same as a backyard garden. Well, that’s changing. More and more city folk are getting together and starting community gardens, take Sydney, Australia for example. http://dlvr.it/9R47L
Mr. Jessica Simpson Eyeing Vegan Fast Food
Former NFL tight end Eric Johnson, now Mr. Jessica Simpson since his engagement to “singer” is an idea man - or so they say - and the out of work football player wants to start a chain of vegan fast-food restaurants. I don’t know about his restaurateur aspirations, but I remember quite vividly that this cement head cost me a win in fantasy football, when I swapped him in for my regular tight...
Stake Out Your Summer CSA Now
Looking for farm fresh produce without the hassle of planting your own? Sign up for a CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and you’ll get produce straight from a local farm. Aside from the super fresh produce, CSAs also have many eco-friendly benefits and even though all the winter CSAs are already booked up, you should to sign up for your summer share now! \READ THE REST…...
Project Green Search 2010, The Contest Begins
It’s on, Season 2 of Project Green Search that is. Are you the next woman of green? If it’s your dream to align your professional life with your personal beliefs that happen to fully encompass advocating green living, you just might be. If championing the earth, animal wellfare, fair trade and human rights all sound like your ideal life’s purpose, you may be the next “Green...
Espresso Yourself with Organic Coffee Dog Shampoo
You’re not the only one that needs a morning pick-me-up. After all, dogs sleep around 12 hours a day. No wonder they call them lucky dogs. Perk up his coat with PetSpresso Dog Shampoo ($30). \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/9DVly
4 Indian Spices for Skincare
Owing to the potency within a pinch of garam masala or fragrant bouquet lurking behind one’s favorite curry powder, and it’s obvious why eastern spices embolden the fine art of gastronomy. The use of these spices in skincare however – not so much, emboldened that is. But within those spice mixes what also lurks are some amazingly antioxidant-rich, all natural ingredients that can be...
New Food Safety Bill to Exempt Small Farms
Big factory farms mean big fat problems, just look at the recent Cal-Maine egg recall; 24,000 dozen eggs possibly contaminated with salmonella and now an undercover video showing rampant health violations and animal abuse. Clearly we need to regulate giant food producers in the United States, but, we also need to protect smaller farms that go about their business without violation and supply their...
Truffle Hunting Dogs
If your dog ever looks at you like he or she is trying to tell you something really, really important, you might want to give it some attention. While the chances are good that they just want whatever it is you’re eating, they may actually be letting you know that they’re able to point you to one of the most sought after hard-to-find foods in the world: truffle mushrooms. \READ THE...
Deceptive Vendors Discoverd in California Farmers...
Mexican produce was allegedly sold recently in a California farmer’s market under false pretenses. The complaint came by way of Shannon Reid, a market manager for Raw Inspiration, who claims she witnessed Kirby Wyllie, an employee of Rancho Las Gordonises repackaging Mexican fruits and vegetables to appear as if they were California grown. This is not the first episode of this vendor...
Michael Pollan Wants Your “Food Rules”
If you’re looking for a food role model, Michael Pollan is a good choice. He’s not a “diet guru” trying to hawk miracle pills, nor is he a celebrity personal training. Michael is a journalist and he’s been writing about food and nutrition for a long time, so the guy knows a lot about diet, minus all the snake oil selling. And now, the author of four New York Times bestsellers, most notably the...
Grandma Pearl’s Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Forget the can-shaped jelly roll and cook up my grandmother’s easy recipe for a chunky, crunchy sweet cranberry sauce. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/95lpp
The New Bedroom Essentia: Natural Memory Foam for...
Our bedrooms are sacred spaces within our homes. If we’re lucky, we spend 6-8 hours everyday within their comfy confines, making it one of the most important places to create a healthy space. And if you are a parent with little ones, it’s even more important to create a healthy bedroom to protect those underdeveloped immune systems. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/90ZtV
Volunteer This Thanksgiving: Be With Your Human...
“Hello! Would you like a hot meal?” I shouted to a big lump of blankets stuffed into a cement corner of an overpass. The lump moved, and slowly a grimy old man shuffled over to take the heavy box of grub from my hands. “Thank you so much,” he said, gratitude beaming from his eyes over a big smile that suddenly made him seem much younger. “Happy Thanksgiving,” I...
8 Calcium Rich Foods to Prevent Osteoporosis
We recently touted the benefits of a yoga practice in preventing osteoporosis_ (5 Yoga Poses that Prevent Osteoporosis)_ – a ubiquitous “silent” disease of the bones (or lose thereof) which leads to a highly fragile skeleton as we age and a host of ruinous susceptibilities. In conjunction with weight bearing exercise, it is – not shockingly – your diet that has the power to keep you...
Feds Spar with POM Juice Over Health Claims
Most people have never seen a pomegranate up close, let alone eat one. But humans have been eating pomegranates for thousands of years; growing them in places like Israel, China, Egypt, and the United States. California is a major producer of pomegranates and pomegranate juice. And pomegranate juice has become very popular in recent years, with brands like POM Wonderful fueling the U.S. market....
Cheese Sold at Costco Tainted with E. coli
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September 2010
38 posts
Corn Refiners Seek to Rename High Fructose Corn...
We grow tons of corn in this country. Drive through the Mid West and you’ll discover corn for as far as the eye can see! So, what do we do with all this corn? Well, either we have a tortilla fetish or it’s ending up as high fructose corn syrup. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/5Qjzc
Dirty Restaurant Dish Cloths May Sicken Us
If you’re planning to dine out, this story is about to ruin your day. British researchers have found that more than half of the cleaning cloths used in restaurants and takeout kitchens contained alarming levels of bacteria—sure signs of poor hygiene and cross-contamination. These cloths must be frequently changed or disinfected to halt bacterial growth that could cause food poisoning, according to...
5 Colorful Plants for Winter Gardening
If the gardening bug has bitten you hard, it can be difficult to let your garden go fallow over the winter. Plus, in colder climates, it can be difficult to motivate yourself into heading out into the frosty air. But as it happens, there are a ton of low-maintenance shrubs that become particularly beautiful in the winter. With the right plants, your garden can be colorful year-round. \READ THE...
Organic Watermelon Dippers
Locally grown organic watermelons are on the way out. We’re fast approaching the tail end of peak season. While melons may be available year-round, know what you’re buying. The U.S. peak season runs from May to September. If you purchase a watermelon between October and April, odds are you’re buying an imported fruit that has traveled a long way to reach your table. This reduces freshness and...
