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10 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Wishing to dig deeper into Japan's underground dolphin slaughter—why it’s happening, its severity and how we citizens can unite to take action, we caught up with the mastermind behind stopping it all—one of the world’s most prominent still photographers, filmmaker and OPS director, Louie Psihoyos.+ READ MORE
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28 Jul 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Sushi addict? Join the club. But is it possible to be green and indulge in your favorite raw meal? If you're smart about it—yes.+ READ MORE
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20 Jan 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Kelp is a sea vegetable rich in carotene, iodine, chromium, and it's known for thyroid stimulation and its cleansing capabilities. It can be used as a part of weight loss and it's also great for your skin balance and smoothness.+ READ MORE
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27 Dec 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I don't really get it, but my kids both love the Japanese snack Pocky. There is a grocery/dry goods store in Toronto that sells only Japanese stuff. A giant Hello, Kitty is painted on the outside brick wall. When you go into the store you behold a truly astonishing array of flavours of Pocky.+ READ MORE
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20 Nov 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Save the whales. No, seriously. That last time you heard that was probably when you were taking your sweet time at the front of the line at the water fountain in fifth grade (or was that 'save some for the whales?' Guess I've blocked out my memories of that fateful year).+ READ MORE
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12 Nov 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Emeril Lagasse's recipe for miso vegetable soup with smoked tofu from the Bounty of the Harvest episode of Emeril Green.+ READ MORE
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12 Nov 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
There's a guy at the farmers' market who I visit every week because he almost always has something new on offer. His booth is small and he doesn't sell a lot of things each week, but there's always a new type of green leafy vegetable. He sees me coming now and is ready to point out the interesting...+ READ MORE
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5 Nov 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
There seems to be a sushi joint on every corner in every city in North America, and a lot of fish are being caught to feed this craze. It is an international market, with fish flying round the world to satisfy the demand. But many of these fish are under threat, are being overfished, are no longer...+ READ MORE
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26 Sep 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Earlier this year I gave readers a miso soup recipe with seaweed in it. This is even simpler and it takes about five minutes to make. You can get different types of miso with different intensities of flavour and saltiness. Start with a small amount of miso and keep tasting until you find the right...+ READ MORE
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18 Sep 2008 IN STUFF HAPPENS | COMMENTS
Bringing your own chopsticks to restaurants instead of using disposables is smart and green, and it's easy and stylish when you can tote 'em in your own recycled chopstick carrier! Here's how to whip up a cool little origami container that'll keep your chopsticks clean and safe on your way out to...+ READ MORE
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24 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Gregory Schaefer from the G Word here!They really turned me on to the world of seaweed and I've added more of it to my diet since the shoot.Their enthusiasm for sea veggies is really infectious and I look forward to meeting up with them to help out on another harvest soon!+ READ MORE
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7 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Asparagus! I’m really proud of what I did in the kitchen on this topic, rockin' out a tasting menu of sorts. Doing three dishes is a good strategy, it affords some back up just in case one falls apart. I also love to make little plates, like tapas. They are fun to eat and also a pretty good way...+ READ MORE
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12 Jun 2008 IN G WORD | COMMENTS
When the producers from Planet Green first approached me to host and cook for them, I immediately said we should forage for wild mushrooms. I’ve always dreamed about getting lost in the woods and picking baskets of the delectable fungus but never had the opportunity until I moved up to Sonoma...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
My colleague Jasmin sent this recipe over last week and said it had been a big hit at her dinner table, so I thought I would try it out.Soy-Lemon Dipping Sauce1/2 cup of dipping sauce2 tbs minced and peeled fresh ginger1/4 cup tamari soy sauce1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus 1 tbs plus 2...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, roughly 63 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks are churned out each year in China alone; the vast majority of those have a one-way ticket for the trash can. The Carry-On Chopsticks (9.95) from Backcountrygear.com are made from...+ READ MORE
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