Articles tagged “Vegetables”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Easy Summer Veggies: Zucchini! By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden May 22 2010 Tips for growing zucchini in your garden. + READ MORE

6 Crazy Concepts for Micro Gardens That Actually Work, And One We Wish Did By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden May 10 2010 While there are gads of ways to grow your fruits, veggies and herbs in containers, some are far more creative - and crazy - than the simple terracotta pot on the window sill. Designers and craftsters have come up with some inspired ways to grow veggies. Here our seven of our favorite, some of which could work and some of which are, well, the first step towards a clever idea. + READ MORE

Feel the Burn! Chili Peppers May Help You Burn Off Fat By Mat McDermott IN Food & Health May 9 2010 A new study shows that chili peppers may help the body burn off fat when consumed in conjunction with a low-calorie diet. + READ MORE

Greensburg Episode: The Big Well By Team Planet Green IN Greensburg Episodes Apr 30 2010 Susan and Scott Reinecke have paid for their new home in full, but since their contractor filed for bankruptcy, a subcontractor came after the Reineckes for $35,000 in unpaid bills. Fortunately, the subcontractor?s 10-day lien has been extended and... + READ MORE

Greensburg Episode: This is Home By Team Planet Green IN Greensburg Episodes Apr 30 2010 Ninety-five percent of the homes and business in Greensburg were destroyed by the 2007 tornado. The five percent of homes that were only damaged are on the East side of town. Shirley Butler and her husband, Rex, live in a... + READ MORE

How to Grow Beets (And What to Do with Them Once You've Harvested!) By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Apr 26 2010 Beets are delicious, nutritious, and pretty. Here's how to grow them, and, better yet, how to eat them. + READ MORE

Should You Grow Head Lettuce or Leaf Lettuce in Your Garden? By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Apr 20 2010 If you're interested in growing lettuce, you can't grow wrong with looseleaf varieties. Easy to grow, quick to harvest, and beautiful, you'll definitely want to give them a spot in your garden. + READ MORE

Emeril's Grilled Soft Shell Po'Boy By Team Planet Green IN Emeril Green Apr 19 2010 Ingredients: 8 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 (7-inch) lengths French or Portuguese bread, cut in half lengthwise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 8 thin slices ripe tomato 1... + READ MORE

Fast Forward Episode: Will Allen By Team Planet Green IN Fast Forward Apr 8 2010 How can we make healthy foods affordable and accessible to everyone? Will Allen, urban farming pioneer, holds the key. Determined to challenge the disparities in food access and quality in our country and across the world, Allen created Community Food... + READ MORE

Un-Boxing! DoLeaf Ships Organic Plants To Your Doorstep, But Not Without Troubles By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Apr 7 2010 A few weeks ago, DoLeaf - a website that connects gardeners to herb and veggie buyers via the Internet - offered to send me a shipment of plants so that I could do an unboxing and share with you my experience of their product. + READ MORE

Eat Seaweed, Lose Weight Naturally By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Apr 5 2010 In addition to the chock full of vitamins and minerals found in seaweed, a recent study confirmed its potential as an aid in losing weight. + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Steak & Salad By Team Planet Green IN In Search Of Perfection Mar 24 2010 In search of the tastiest steak, Heston's first port of call is New York. Here, he meets celebrated BBQ chef Adam Perry Lang. Together they look at how the age of the meat affects its flavor by conducting a taste... + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Roast Chicken By Team Planet Green IN In Search Of Perfection Mar 24 2010 It's back to basics as kitchen alchemist Heston Blumenthal tackles a classic Sunday roast - chicken with all the trimmings. Heston and his lab manager, Chris, begin with a taste test to choose the best bird. Described by the French... + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Spaghetti Bolognese By Team Planet Green IN In Search Of Perfection Mar 24 2010 Heston turns his attention to the much-loved Spaghetti Bolognese. The recipe is broken down and dissected, with versions from the traditional to the radical being tried and tested. Heston travels to the Bologna region of Italy and to the Trattoria... + READ MORE

Future Food Episode: Kids Gone Wild By Team Planet Green IN Future Food Mar 17 2010 Common wisdom would have us believe that kids are picky, finicky, eaters. But maybe their aversion to the entire world of grown-up food has more to do with boring plates and uninspired menus than it does with taste. Can Omar,... + READ MORE

Who Owns The Rights To The Food You Eat? By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 17 2010 Monsanto's genetically engineered "Roundup Ready" seed line now accounts for 93 percent of the soybeans and 82 percent of the corn produced in the U.S. Should you be concerned? + READ MORE

"Just Add Water" Chicken Noodle Soup By Team Planet Green IN Future Food Mar 12 2010 Most kids are picky eaters, and the chefs at Moto want to change that... and stat! In this episode, Omar and Ben make treats that their child guests will (hopefully) eat. Ingredients: For seasoned soup powder: 1 cube chicken boullion... + READ MORE

Chips & Salsa By Team Planet Green IN Future Food Mar 12 2010 Junk food can be good for you, or at least that's what the chefs at Moto think! Here we have a recipe for Chips and Salsa... made out of granola bars. Ingredients: For Chips: 6 honey-almond granola bars 1 tablespoon... + READ MORE

Join Future Food Chefs on Twitter & Facebook Tonight! By Chris Tackett IN Future Food Mar 12 2010 Last week, during the premiere of our new show Future Food, chefs and stars of the show Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche joined myself and Planet Green viewers on Twitter and Facebook for some live-tweeting and Q&A about the show.... + READ MORE

7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Feb 24 2010 Not that being part of a trend is ever a good reason to start or learn something new, but if it helps you move forward by being part of the "in" crowd, then you really need to plant your own edible garden this year. + READ MORE