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Asparagus Spinach Dip

13 HOURS AGO  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

It's so great at this time of year to call up a couple of friends on a Saturday afternoon and sit outside on the patio with a little something to eat and a glass of wine. Or maybe you have weekend guests and want to serve a light dish on the dock to hold you between lunch and dinner. There are an...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Women's Personal Care

17 Jul 2008  IN WOMENS-PERSONAL-CARE |   COMMENTS

Personal care is a big subject, but basically we can take it to mean the caring for our general appearance: cleansing and cosmetics, haircare, skincare, makeup, hair removal and, of course, that time of the month most women deal with. We are bombarded daily with the coaxing of the worldwide...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Kitchen

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-KITCHEN |   COMMENTS

The eco-friendly kitchen begins with eating green, but it doesn’t end there. Energy-efficient food preparation and cleaning habits, using equipment made from sustainable materials, and dodging toxic chemicals are also important if you want to have a truly healthy kitchen. Fortunately, making the...+ READ MORE

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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

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leek bean cassoulet

Book Review: Veganomicon

17 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

When I first got Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, I thought the name was silly and the writing style a bit too breezy for my taste. Then I showed it to my kids and a couple of their friends and they loved the name (apparently being a fan of Evil Dead has something to do...+ READ MORE

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Cook Like a Pro Without Impacting the Planet

14 Jul 2008  IN SUPPER CLUB |   COMMENTS

For some, cooking for a group isn't just a chore, it's a nightmare.Students visit local organic farms, make farm fresh pasta, and taste delicious organic wines from the surrounding region.+ READ MORE

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Walnut Mushroom Pate

Walnut Mushroom Pate

5 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

We've skirted around the issue of family members becoming vegetarian when others remain firm carnivores. Be careful toasting the walnuts, as they can burn quite easily. Walnut Mushroom Pate 3 tbsp olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried tarragon 1/4 tsp salt...+ READ MORE

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Tomato Soup

Soup of the Week: Tomato Soup

3 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

by Kelly Rossiter My mother-in-law is visiting our cottage this week and I thought I would serve her lots of vegetarian meals in an effort to demystify the whole thing in her mind.She was happy to eat the soup for lunch, but what she was really waiting for was the steak for dinner.Tomato Soup 2 tbsp...+ READ MORE

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The Green Truck: The Evolution of a Veggie Burger

3 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

The thing about burgers is they're no longer the domain of the ground chuck patty.The Monk's Kettle House Made Veggie Burger (San Francisco, Calif.): A thick black bean burger with organic fixings served on sesame brioche and served with garlic-laced French fries.+ READ MORE

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Which Came First: the Chicken or the Egg Substitute?

2 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Jackson Browne lets Rachelle collect some eggs from his chickens, although we know Ed willn't be eating them.One of the benefits of egg replacers is their virtual flavorlessness; they willn't give a cake that too-healthy taste that other substitutes can.+ READ MORE

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