Articles tagged “Eco-Friendly Foods”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

How to Choose Eco Friendly Farm Raised Fish By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Oct 30 2008 Chef Ben Ford explained on Supper Club with Tom Bergeron that farm raised fish are not as bad as they are often portrayed, especially if they're raised organically and come from local fish farmers. But what does fish farming really entail and what does it mean to you, the consumer? + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Copenhagen By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 29 2008 Copenhagen's green endeavors are immediately apparent to the casual visitor. Wind turbines dot the coastal landscape, more organic products are consumed here than in any other city, and an endless supply of bikers cruise down leafy tree-lined streets. Cycling is so omnipresent in Denmark's capital city -- fondly nicknamed CPH -- it is hard to imagine a time when it was not so immensely popular. + READ MORE

Can Venison Be Eco-Friendly? By Sheila Shaigany IN Food & Health Oct 27 2008 Recently at the StarChefs International Chef Congress in NYC, I got the chance to attend Cervena Farmer Lyndon Matthews' presentation on Cervena Venison—New Zealand's premiere deer meat. + READ MORE

Home Remedies to Ward Off Sore Throats Naturally By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Oct 27 2008 As a singer, there's hardly anything that drives me over my emotional edge quicker than a sore throat. Not only does it completely stifle something that I do every day, but it, as you know, is just downright painful. + READ MORE

Green Your Brain: Why are So Many Eco-Activists Vegetarians? By Sara Novak IN Go For The Green Oct 21 2008 Why are so many green activists also vegetarians? Did you know that according to the National Zogby Poll an estimated 4.8 million vegetarian adults are living in the United States? So what's causing this increase in vegetarians? Eco-minded diners... + READ MORE

Extreme Green—Galactic Pizza By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Oct 21 2008 If you look at the plethora of toppings, the chefs throwing dough, and the stack of hot ovens, Galactic Pizza in Minneapolis, Minnesota, looks like any other pizza restaurant. Then a costumed superhero runs in, picks up some pizza boxes, and zips off in his electric delivery pod. Certainly, something special is happening here. + READ MORE

Emeril Expert Clip: Meet the Whole Foods Market Bakery Expert By Team Planet Green IN Emeril Green Oct 21 2008 Knowing the difference between white and whole wheat flour is one thing, but what about stone ground flour versus that processed in a roller mill? What does gluten give bread? What's the deal with yeast? Bread making may be a... + READ MORE

Emeril Expert Clip: Meet the Whole Foods Market Fishmonger By Team Planet Green IN Emeril Green Oct 21 2008 Want to make a fish stew like you saw on Emeril Green but not sure what to buy? Feeling a bit squeamish about shellfish? In this expert clip, Emeril talks with Kiren, a Whole Foods Market fishmonger who gives the... + READ MORE

Honor Paul Newman's Memory: Continue to Support Newman's Own By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Oct 15 2008 There's not much I can say that will shed any more light on the life of the great, generous actor and entrepreneur. But there is one thing I wanted to add in the wake of the icon's passing, and that's that I hope that everyone will continue to support Newman's Own, the natural food company Paul Newman started in 1982 with friend A.E Hotchner. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Dallas By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 13 2008 From the boldface oil barons to renowned congestion, the Dallas metropolitan area doesn't exactly spring to mind as an environmentally progressive destination. But when you've got nowhere to go but up, even beginner strides can be big (especially in Texas). Just this year, for example, the Dallas city council passed a resolution mandating energy and water conservation measures for private developments. + READ MORE

G Word Episode: Battery Abuse By Team Planet Green IN G Word Oct 6 2008 Join us as we test the limits of lithium batteries, forage for food in Central Park, and help the Boston Red Sox give their ballpark a green makeover. Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of G... + READ MORE

G Word Video: Fruit for All By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Oct 1 2008 Nothing makes a good, healthy, snack like a piece of fresh fruit. The only problem is that most of the fruit in our grocery stores is not all that fresh and far from green. The reason: it has likely traveled at least 1,400 miles or more, maybe even from New Zealand or South America. This fact can really leave a bitter taste behind what would otherwise be a sweet treat. + READ MORE

G Word Episode: Worm Poop By Team Planet Green IN G Word Sep 25 2008 Cheapskate Jeff greens-up his laundry room and eco gourmet Gregory Schafer harvests some asparagus for the Ultimate Eco-Cookoff. SuChin gets her hands dirty searching for the key ingredient in Terracycle's eco-friendly fertilizer. Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch... + READ MORE

Make a Truly Southern Tomato Pie By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 25 2008 This is vegetarian deliciousness made easy. In fact, it's a vegetarian meal that my carnivorous husband will scarf down and ask for more. He'll even eat it as the main course and never demand a piece of meat beside it. It's so easy and so fast that it's great for a weekday meal. + READ MORE

Go Apple Picking and 3 More Great Green Fall Activities By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 23 2008 It's always sad to say goodbye to the relaxing warmth of summer. I love the carefree bliss of heading to the beach for the weekend, the joy of spending the evening on the porch drinking a glass of vino, and the freedom to use the grill to the maximum and take my dinner parties outside. + READ MORE

How to Make a Green Happy Meal By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 18 2008 The name doesn't define the product. Happy Meals just aren't happy. They're not happy for your kids and they're not happy for the environment. Really they should be called unhappy meals. But in a pinch, busy parents go for them to appease their kids in short order. Happy meals are made with some of the most processed meats that you can find. + READ MORE

Stuff Happens Video: Where's The Beef By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Sep 18 2008 Did you know that an animal—cows—produce more greenhouse gasses each year than cars, trains, and airplanes combined? It's true: cow flatulence accounts for nearly 20% of the world's greenhouse gases. Furthermore, methane, the gas cows emit, has a greater effect on global warming than carbon. + READ MORE

Stuff Happens Video: The Most Dangerous Drink in the Rainforest By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Sep 16 2008 What is the most dangerous drink in the rainforest? The first thing that comes to mind may be murky river water. Or maybe you think of acid rain. The answer is neither of these things. Believe it or not, the most dangerous drink is coffee. + READ MORE

5 Ways to Green Your Tailgate for Football Season By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 15 2008 Hearty eats, good beers, and college football, what more do you need? As a die hard Georgia Bulldog fan, I never miss a game day but tailgating can also cause a ton of waste. This season why not take some easy steps toward a greener tailgate? + READ MORE

Emeril's Crab and Corn Soup By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Sep 5 2008 Emeril's recipe for crab and corn soup from the Less Sugar, Just as Sweet episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE