http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/soup-bean-kale-soup.html I am astonished to say that a mere six weeks away from Christmas, I still have kale flourishing in my garden. I keep harvesting it, and it keeps growing. Granted, we have had a remarkably warm November, but it seems that I will be cutting kale until the snow flies. The kale has been my bumper crop of the year and I have been using it lots of ways. I am astonished to say that a mere six weeks away from Christmas, I still have kale flourishing in my garden. I keep harvesting it, and it keeps growing. Granted, we have had a remarkably warm November, but it seems that I will be cutting kale until the snow flies. The kale has been my bumper crop of the year and I have been using it lots of ways. Frugal Recipes Local Food Vegan Vegetarian Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:57:00 GMT Kelly Rossiter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/soup-bean-kale-soup.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/bea-wildered-tofu.html Hey there Internet, it's me, Bea.  Bea Wildered. So one thing I'm doing this Thanksgiving is trying tofu turkey.  It not only has fewer calories than a traditional turkey, it's cheaper. Hey there Internet, it's me, Bea.  Bea Wildered. So one thing I'm doing this Thanksgiving is trying tofu turkey.  It not only has fewer calories than a traditional turkey, it's cheaper. Green Holidays Holiday Food Vegan Vegetarian Video Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/bea-wildered-tofu.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/determine-carbon-footprint.html The Wa$ted Ecological Footprint Calculator will let you calculate how all your behaviors add up to your total carbon footprint. How many planets would be required to support the world's population if everyone lived an equivalent lifestyle? The Wa$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? Carbon Footprint Ecological Footprint Green Community Local Food Organic Vegan Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/determine-carbon-footprint.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/gifts-thanksgiving-dinner-host.html Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop. Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop. Buy Green Buy Local Do It Yourself Indoor Air Quality Organic Sustainable Flowers Tea Thanksgiving Vegan Wine Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:34:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/gifts-thanksgiving-dinner-host.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/instrumental/politics-show-business-mckay.html Young and rising musician Nellie McKay talks about when she became vegan, how she talks about her politics to the media and to her audiences, and the political responsibility she feels she has not only as an artist, but as an individual: "you can't be neutral on a moving train." Young and rising musician Nellie McKay talks about when she became vegan, how she talks about her politics to the media and to her audiences, and the political responsibility she feels she has not only as an artist, but as an individual: "you can't be neutral on a moving train." Animals Music Musicians and Bands Politics Vegan Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/instrumental/politics-show-business-mckay.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/silverstone-trim-kind-diet.html Actress, activist, conservationist Alicia Silverstone has long depended on a plant-based diet to maintain her trim and healthy body. And though she eats meat and dairy-free, she feel anything but deprived. In fact, she believes that this type of diet can help you lose weight with ease, clears skin, ups energy, and makes digestion a breeze, and she tells us all about it in her new recipe-filled book "The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet"(Rodale 2009). We talked with Alicia about her new book, her philosophy on life, food and how a "Kind Diet" is not only good for the body, but the planet too. Actress, activist, conservationist Alicia Silverstone has long depended on a plant-based diet to maintain her trim and healthy body. And though she eats meat and dairy-free, she feel anything but deprived. In fact, she believes that this type of diet can help you lose weight with ease, clears skin, ups energy, and makes digestion a breeze, and she tells us all about it in her new recipe-filled book "The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet"(Rodale 2009). We talked with Alicia about her new book, her philosophy on life, food and how a "Kind Diet" is not only good for the body, but the planet too. Animals Ecological Footprint Health Vegan Vegetarian Weight Loss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/silverstone-trim-kind-diet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/vegan-diva-texas-interview.html The Kitchen Diva is an African American "ethnic vegetarian" who likes to chat people up while they're chewing her delicious food. Here, a conversation about what she talks about, how she spreads the message, and what food she likes to feed her guests. The Kitchen Diva is an African American "ethnic vegetarian" who likes to chat people up while they're chewing her delicious food. Here, a conversation about what she talks about, how she spreads the message, and what food she likes to feed her guests. Cooking Vegan Vegetarian Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/vegan-diva-texas-interview.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/relax-easy-thanksgiving-recipes.html I have given countless dinner parties over the years and the most important thing I have learned is to keep it simple. That means making things a day ahead if you can, avoiding recipes with last minute fussy details, and making things that you know and love. Make this Thanksgiving a more relaxing day for yourself by simplifying dinner. I have given countless dinner parties over the years and the most important thing I have learned is to keep it simple. That means making things a day ahead if you can, avoiding recipes with last minute fussy details, and making things that you know and love. Make this Thanksgiving a more relaxing day for yourself by simplifying dinner. Green Holidays Healthy Foods Holiday Food Quick Recipes Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT Kelly Rossiter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/relax-easy-thanksgiving-recipes.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/vegan-stuffing-meat-eater.html Go green this Thanksgiving with an organic vegetarian stuffing that is so tasty no one will know it wasn't cooked in a bird. Go green this Thanksgiving with an organic vegetarian stuffing that is so tasty no one will know it wasn't cooked in a bird. Cooking Eco-Friendly Foods Healthy Foods Holiday Food Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:36:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/vegan-stuffing-meat-eater.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/spend-cheap-holiday-cooking.html Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a daunting prospect. Expectations are high, stress levels are high, and unfortunately the bill for preparing the dinner can be pretty high as well. Here are some ideas for how to rein in the costs of the big event, and still deliver a delicious and healthy meal that will make everyone happy. Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a daunting prospect. Expectations are high, stress levels are high, and unfortunately the bill for preparing the dinner can be pretty high as well. Here are some ideas for how to rein in the costs of the big event, and still deliver a delicious and healthy meal that will make everyone happy. Frugal Recipes Green Holidays Vegan Vegetables Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:50:00 GMT Kelly Rossiter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/spend-cheap-holiday-cooking.html