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On Bottled Water 18 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS It started with the idea that tap water was not safe to drink. Water quality. At least, I think that is how it started. My girlfriends and I used to laugh about the idea of buying drinking water, so ridiculous it could never happen. Sort of like paying $4.00 for a gallon of gas. + READ MORE	{ }
How to Go Green: Recycling 17 Jul 2008 IN GREEN-RECYCLING \| COMMENTS Almost four decades ago, a US paper company wanted a symbol to communicate its products’ recycled content to customers. The design competition they held was won by Gary Anderson, a young graphic designer from the University of Southern California. His entry, based on the Mobius strip (a shape with...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Go Green: Sex 17 Jul 2008 IN GREEN-SEX \| COMMENTS Whether you’re single and playing the field, settled down with that special someone, or someplace in between, most of us consider good, satisfying, sexy sex an important part of this complete breakfast. It might not be the first thing we think of while working towards a sustainable and graceful life...+ READ MORE	{ }
How Green Is Your Take-Out? 15 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Suhyun is my brother and one of my best friends. Together, we make the SuPaks, the Two Sus, the Two Paks... he's my brother and my roommate and my closest ally (awwwww!). He's also one of the most eco-intelligent people I know. He was talking about Earthships before Dwell magazine, before the fancy...+ READ MORE	{ }
Emeril's New Orleans-style Beignets 14 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 1 1/4 cups warm milk (110 degrees) 1 egg, beaten 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch of salt Vegetable oil for frying Powdered sugar for dusting In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a dough hook, add the...+ READ MORE	{ }
Emeril's Chimichurri Sauce 14 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 cup chopped parsley 1 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/4...+ READ MORE	{ }
Emeril's Beef Lettuce Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce 14 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS 1 Flat iron steak, 1-2 pounds 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small head Bibb or butter lettuce, cored and leaves separated Chimichurri sauce, recipe follows Pickled...+ READ MORE	{ }
Take your Dinner Party Outside 11 Jul 2008 IN SUPPER CLUB \| COMMENTS Taking your dinner parties outside means you get to enjoy those long summer days rather than being cramped in the kitchen.Polywood patio furniture is 100 percent post-consumer waste, comprised of specially processed recycled plastic soda bottles and milk jugs once destined for the landfill.+ READ MORE	{ }
Structural Insulated Panels and You 10 Jul 2008 IN GREENOVATE \| COMMENTS On Greenovate, Evan and Amanda Gregorio want to show their two children how important it is to be green.If you're sold on SIPs and want to start investigating them as an option for your renovation or construction project, contact the Structural Insulated Panel Association.+ READ MORE	{ }
Boise Says: Sires! 10 Jul 2008 IN ALTER ECO \| COMMENTS Many locals wanted to get more information about the items on our show in episode one and several of you also were wanting the skinny on the sunglasses Rick was sporting (still don't know what color his eyes are, but I will let you know here first!).+ READ MORE	{ }

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