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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
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Eggplant rocks. It's a most glorious veggie (technically a berry). I've found that most people either love it or hate it...but if you're a hater it is probably due to poor execution. TRY IT AGAIN. Eggplant is so versatile and there are so many varieties, you need to expand your repertoire.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Dates are cute, wrinkly, sweet and yummy little buggers. An exotic fruit from desert palm trees; they're a healthy raw choice for sugar and a staple in my kitchen.+ READ MORE
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26 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Sad but true, this American classic (which originated in Central Asia) is a real pain to grow. To make apple farming productive, conventional farmers have to rely on a whole lot of pesticide and fungicide to keep bugs at bay. Apples are always on the Environmental Working Group's list of fruits...+ READ MORE
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16 Oct 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Beauty is more than skin deep. In fact, it starts with your mouth. Well, sort of. See, it's not just what you slather on your skin that makes it radiant, or what you smooth into your hair that makes it shine. True beauty, the type that not even mounds of makeup can deliver, comes from within. So...+ READ MORE
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23 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
An easy recipe for grape jelly that will take you right back to your childhood.+ READ MORE
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16 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Cherry tomatoes may be one of the simplest garden vegetables to cook, and they are easy to grow too. Better yet - they cost a fortune in the store, so planting your own saves money!+ READ MORE
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29 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
One of the first things I made when I started my series on Preserving the Harvest last year was strawberry jam. It turned out to be one of my more popular efforts. I really wanted to make more jam this year, but I hate to repeat myself so I started looking for a different recipe to try.+ READ MORE
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20 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I was never allowed to have things like fruit roll-ups in my lunch. A waste of packaging, a waste of calories with zero nutrients, and a waste of the energy that goes into making them. But the thing is you can make similar treats, but better for you, at home. You can make fruit roll-ups that are...+ READ MORE
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5 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Smoothies are truly the lifeblood of my family. For the last few years, we have been adding greens, which is a great way to sneak them into our family’s diet and boost their nutrition. + READ MORE
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3 Feb 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
You may have read over on TreeHugger how Tropicana has released statistics on the carbon footprint of orange juice, and how this compares to bottled water.+ READ MORE
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28 Jan 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
With a new President in office and an administration with great, green plans in mind, it's tempting to want to sit back on our behinds and think that all is safe and sustainably secure. Here's a fun way to become an engaged citizen. + READ MORE
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23 Jan 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
If you are interested in losing weight, increasing your energy, clearing up your skin, or wanting to generally feel great, then introducing more raw fruit into your diet can help. Find out how.+ READ MORE
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14 Nov 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
With fall in full swing and winter right around the bend, the thought of hard cider alone is enough to warm my belly. And while there are a number of fine organic hard ciders to choose from on the market, making your own is all the more satisfying. So when I stumbled upon this guide to making your...+ READ MORE
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15 Oct 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Maybe it's just me, but I was always deeply curious about what was in Laura and Mary's lunch bucket. First off, you can bet that the girls packed a cloth napkin, gingham or otherwise. Most likely Ma made her own with whatever leftover fabrics were around the house. Why throw away the napkins you've...+ READ MORE
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