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Get to Know Your Recyclable Plastics by Number

6 May 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

We've all seen the little numbers living inside the telltale recycling arrows, and most of us know that they refer to the composition of the containers, which also determines whether or not they can be recycled. Do you know which is which?+ READ MORE

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Go Green, Live Rich: Brown Bag Your Lunch

17 Apr 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Jackie Gleason and Audrey Meadows, Paramount Pictures/Getty Images This is one in a series of tips from the book Go Green, Live Rich, by David Bach, which shows how reducing your footprint can increase your wealth.Food contributor Kelly has noted on Planet Green that "There is no question that...+ READ MORE

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Text DIET1 For Fast Fat Facts

16 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Fast food like lo-mein, pizza, and burgers can pack a heavy punch-around your waistline-and the planet. but a new text-message service allows you to text your restaurant's name and menu item to 34381 to receive the calorie, fat, carb, and protein content information, helping you stay healthy on the...+ READ MORE

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Hold the Phone! Make Your Own Takeout Food: Make Your Own Vegetarian Pad Thai

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

This part of an ongoing series about making your own takeout food. Vegetarian Pad ThaiMakes 4 to 6 servings 12 ounces dried flat rice noodles (1/4 inch wide; sometimes called pad Thai or banh pho)3 tablespoons tamarind (from a pliable block)1 cup boiling-hot water1/2 cup light soy sauce + 3/4 tsp...+ READ MORE

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Hold the Phone! Make Your Own Takeout Food: Pizza

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

This the first in a series of cooking your favourite takeout foods yourself. Pizza Dough 3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)1 envelope active dry yeast2 cups (or more) all purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar3/4 tsp salt3 tbs olive oil 1.+ READ MORE

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Hold the Phone! Make Your Own Takeout Food: Chipotle Black Bean Burritos

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

This is an ongoing series about making your own takeout food. This took about 10 minutes to make, so it's a great healthy, quick dinner after a long day at the office.Chipotle Black Bean BurritosServes 4 3 tbs olive oil1 medium-size red onion, chopped1 tbs chili powder1 15-ounce can black beans,...+ READ MORE

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Hold the Phone! Make Your Own Takeout Food: Vietnamese Pho

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

This is one of a series on making your own takeout food. If you wanted a vegetarian version, then I think you could substitute seitan for the beef and use a vegetable stock.Vietnamese Pho 8 cup beef broth1 2 inch piece ginger, peeled, and, grated1 large stick cinnamon3/4 tsp coriander, seeds,...+ READ MORE

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Hold the Phone! Make Your Own Takeout Food: Spring Rolls

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

This is part of a series about making your own takeout food. Vegetarian Spring RollsYields 10 spring rolls 10 spring roll wrappers (not the won ton wrappers which are small)Oil for frying1 egg, beaten For filling1 cup bean sprouts1/4 cup chopped mushrooms1/4 finely shredded celery1/2 cup finely...+ READ MORE

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Hold the Phone! Make Your Own Takeout Food: General Tso's Chicken (or Tofu)

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

This is part of an ongoing series about making your own takeout food. If you are vegetarian, just substitute firm tofu for the chicken and cook it in exactly the same way.General Tso's Chicken (or Tofu)Serves 4 4 boned chicken thighs or breasts with skin6-10 dried whole red chilies2 tsp finely...+ READ MORE

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