 -
22 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Yummy, yum, yum. I love the potato and I hate the freaks who turned everyone into haters. Even if the potato was really bad for you, I'd still eat it. I mean, come on, WHAT TASTES BETTER than a bowl of mashers, a side dish of perfectly roasted and seasoned wedges, or a cone of fries with sea...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
21 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Man, I love olives. I always have. Not sure why, but even when I was a little kid I was crazy about them. All of them, even the strong and bitter ones and the love affair continues. I don't think a day goes by without me consuming at least a tablespoon of olive oil. For real. It's so good,...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Man, I don't even know where to start. If you are not eating nuts you are totally insane. They are so good, so healthy, so versatile. And they are everywhere too. Right? Come on people, do I really need to write this blog?+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
You know what I think? I think mushrooms are the bomb. They're incredibly mysterious, delicious, and if you're into wild ones, they are dangerous too. So exciting. + READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
You meant to do it this year. You wanted to spend the time to get the greenest possible turkey. You daydreamed about the fabulous possibilities of cooking and eating such a majestic bird. You forgot. Don't worry, it isn't too late to get a good green bird. Here's how.+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
13 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Fruits and veggies can have a pretty significant pesticide load, depending on how they're grown. Synthetic fertilizers can be found in almost equal amounts. When both come from synthetic -- i.e. petroleum -- sources, that can pump up the environmental footprint of the fruits and veggies you eat...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
10 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Cabbage is a great addition to soup, stew, and loads of slow cooker recipes. It's hearty and it's grown locally in autumn all over the place. It also keeps for a long time. + READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
7 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The lemon. It may be a classic but it's never boring. Such an exciting and intense fruit. Lemons really wake things up with their acidic juice, making an incredible addition to drinks and salad dressings and drizzled on top of finished dishes. The zest and oils are amazing and versatile too in...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
7 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I love a challenge. And Kale gives me one -coz there are a lot of fools out there who say they hate kale. I blame execution and bad child hood memories. I am here to tell you this is one delicious leafy green. It's also crazy good for you. In fact some nutritionists say it is THE HEALTHIEST...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The days are getting shorter. Daylight savings time is over, and it's full-on fall. With the big growing season over in most places, and winter right around the corner, it can be daunting us locavores, 100 mile dieters, and other green eating enthusiasts to stick to our green eating habits. Here are...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
2 Nov 2009 IN THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE | COMMENTS
The world is a big place and that means your local diet is going to be different than someone from a, well, different locale. Knowing that no one knows what's local and in season in your community better than you, Planet Green is asking for your advice. We want to hear your best recipes utilizing...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
29 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
You leave your home, reusable bag in hand, to take your weekly stroll over to the local farmers market to load up on farm fresh organic produce. There is a slight chill in the air but the weather has yet to make an impact on your life. And suddenly, now it has. Your farmer's market is shut down for...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
So, what do you think of the new set? After shooting the first batch of shows I moved up to Sonoma County in Northern California to get closer to agriculture, wine and nature. I rented an awesome country home on the Russian River, got a job working at a winery, and got back to work on Organic A to...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I love fresh herbs and they love you. If you are not hip to eating fresh herbs, it's time to wake up and change your world. Fresh herbs are so magnificently tasty your whole being rejuvenates upon smelling and tasting them. Tending to your herbs, watching them grow and snipping some before cooking...+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
 -
27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I'm having an affair with fennel. She's a mysterious and seductive vegetable, hard to describe but easy to cook and love. Oh that sweet anise scent, that cool, fresh flavor, that je ne sais quoi. DELVE INTO FENNEL and expose yourself to a delicious new world of scent, taste and options.+ READ MORE
|
{ }
|
Displays the latest published items
