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20 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
My husband made organic beer bread to take to a tailgate party for the South Carolina/Florida football game last week and I kept part of it to be used as the base for breakfast this morning. The eggs are cooked over easy so that you just seal in the yoke. + READ MORE
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20 Nov 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
The Wa$ted Ecological Footprint Calculator will let you calculate how all your behaviors add up to your total carbon footprint. How many planets would be required to support the world's population if everyone lived an equivalent lifestyle?+ READ MORE
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16 Nov 2009 IN THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE | COMMENTS
James and Alisa and the 100-milers gather one last time for a final look back at 100 unforgettable days of eating 100 percent local. + READ MORE
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13 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Thanksgiving is as much fun for vegans as it is for carnivores. And even if you're not a vegan and you just want to up your consumption of vegetables, these recipes are the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving feast.
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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
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11 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
For the self proclaimed foodie or those of us that just like to stuff ourselves like a bear before hibernation from time to time, Thanksgiving is the most cherished of all the year's celebrations.+ READ MORE
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11 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Take some of the stress out of Thanksgiving by cooking a vegetable side dish earlier in the day and serving it at room temperature. This kale dish takes about 15 minutes to do in total, and you can make as much or as little of it as you like and then just set it aside until you are ready to serve...+ READ MORE
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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
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10 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us, (well, I'm Canadian, so I've already had mine) and it's time to start thinking about what will be on the dinner menu. All this week I will be giving you some ideas for what you could make. Today I'm going to start with a side dish.
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6 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
My husband, who is getting to be quite the connoisseur of vegetables at the farmers' market, was quite pleased with himself when he brought home a Romanesco cauliflower the other day. He was a bit crestfallen when I wasn't as excited about his find as he was, but I've not only cooked them, I've...+ READ MORE
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5 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When I made this tart, I just made it up as I went along. I wanted to keep it simple, but you can add as many ingredients as you like. Add a salad or a side dish of sauteed kale and you have a light supper or a delicious brunch dish.+ READ MORE
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5 Nov 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat.+ READ MORE
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4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Vegan recipes for your fall sweet tooth. Try these recipes for candy apples and popcorn balls the vegan way. + READ MORE
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4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
It's sweet potato time! Try this perfect-for-fall recipe for sweet potato apple bake. + READ MORE
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4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When I saw some tomatillos at my local farmers' market, I thought I would give them a try. Most of the recipes I found using tomatillos were for salsa, which really wasn't what I wanted at all. I finally came across one for cheese enchiladas, so I decided to try that. I doubt very much that these...+ READ MORE
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