2008-04-22
How green is your farmers market?
We can think of no better way to fulfill your pent-up desire to hit the road and simultaneously stock up on fresh produce. We're talking, of course, about your local farmers market.
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2008-03-19
One Green Step at a Time
New book for children: My Bag and Me, by Karen Farmer (includes a reusable shopping bag).
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2008-01-16
Five Warming (Organic) Teas
Warming, calming and just right for an evening in front of the fireplace: teas of the world are many and varied. Here are just a few of the "greener" options.
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2007-11-28
All Winter, All Veggies
Looking for a versatile, please-everyone side dish? Keep this in mind all winter—especially when serving a large hungry group.
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2007-11-20
A Dish that Stands the Test of Time
This recipe from Organic.org hails from the 17th century and is the perfect addition to your holiday feast.
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2007-10-25
Top 10 Farmers Markets
Here are America's tastiest and greenest markets. Shop there if you can. Or apply their lessons to your local market.
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2007-09-11
Celebrate the Wine Harvest
Sitting on the back steps or on your deck with a day-soothing glass of wine can be a great way to relax. An organic wine can give you even greater peace of mind.
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2007-07-16
Eat a Peach
People don’t write books about carrots or rutabagas. But the peach is another story.
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2007-03-01
Still Talking Chocolate
Even with March Madness and Easter coming up, some of our readers are lingering over the taste of Valentine chocolates mentioned in last month's newsletter.
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2007-02-01
Chocolate with a Conscience
Whatever your chocolate vice or virtue, there's really no reason not to make your chocolate of choice one of the many earth-friendly types now available.
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2007-02-01
Citrus Cheer and Concern
Few fresh fruits come into our lives more cheerfully than bright citrus in the middle of cold, dark winter. This year's crop, however, come with a big caveat.
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2007-01-01
A yellow light for sea bass
If you shop at Whole Foods Market, you may have noticed that Chilean sea bass is back. This was the poster-fish for unsustainable fishing practices.
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2006-12-01
Fake or real turkey… and other tips for non-meat eaters
Organic.org offers many ways to satisfy anyone at your holiday dinner table who prefers not to eat turkey, beef, or other meat. Here are a couple of tips.
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2006-11-15
Bend, Don't Break
Here are festive ways to gently introduce delicious, earth-friendly ideas into your family traditions.
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2006-11-01
Choosing a turkey
Fresh or frozen? How big? Natural or fake?
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2006-11-01
For the non-turkey eater
It's easy to find good recipes and menu ideas for vegetarians or others who would prefer an alternative to Thanksgiving turkey.
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2006-10-01
Last chance for fresh tomato soup
How about celebrating the season's end with flavorful fresh soup you’ll dream about all winter?
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2006-09-15
Real Apples. Local Apples.
This beloved fruit has always had a good story to tell. And now is the time to hear it - and experience apples at their crisp, tangy-sweet best, which is why we fell for them in the first place. Here are a few reminders for apple-tasting time.
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2006-09-14
Happy Meals
Back-to-school lunches and snacks kids will atually eat. The whole trick is getting them onboard.
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2006-08-15
New Breed of Dog
Does the idea of a healthy hot dog have all the appeal of non-alcoholic beer? Actually, the good news is that all of a sudden we are getting some great dog choices that are better for our health and the well being of the planet too.
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2006-07-15
Fresh and Local As It Gets
"Fresh and local" is the mantra when you want to plan meals that are good for your family and the planet. And there's no better time than right now to put it into action.
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2006-06-29
Summer Salad Days
With so much sustainably grown, luscious produce available at farmer's markets during the summer, there's no reason not to make these your salad days. Here's advice on boldly venturing beyond lettuce to create dazzling first courses or one-dish meals.
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2006-06-29
Down to Earth with... Michael Pollan
Secrets of the best-selling writer's fridge and green life
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2006-06-15
Looking For A Tasty (Meatless) Burger?
Besides the health benefits(calorie and fat reduction), choosing meatless burgers as an alternative this summer also helps the environment.
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2006-05-15
Eat Here Now
It's a wave that began with natural foods producers and restaurant chefs, and is catching on across the country.
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2006-04-19
Greening Your Burger
It’s easy to build a hamburger that’s not only good for you, but good for the environment as well.
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2006-04-15
Take-Out Savvy
Life is busy. As much as you may aim for a home-cooked meal, sometimes it just gets too late for that…take-out time! Here are some tips to help you minimize the impact of take-out meals.
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2006-02-15
Organic Chocolate, Beyond the Basics
The chemicals in chocolate may be known to spark euphoria, but there's another reason to feel good about your Valentine's Day indulgences this year.
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2005-12-16
Buy Organic, Eat Organic, Drink Organic
You buy a free-range turkey and organic sweet potatoes for your holiday meal. Don’t you want the same ethics behind what you drink?
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2005-12-01
Forward-thinking Feasts
Sitting down to a beautiful holiday meal is all the more meaningful when you know that the ingredients are free of toxic pesticides and other worrisome chemicals and that the dishes have been prepared with care, keeping our earth’s most precious resources in mind. Here’s how you can be earth-conscious while creating menus that fit seamlessly into any family’s traditional festivities.
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2005-12-01
Fit for a Prince
WHEN ENGLAND’S PRINCE CHARLES and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visited San Francisco in November, they were treated to a feast prepared by Chef Alice Waters (pictured right with Prince Charles) and the Chez Panisse crew using local, sustainably produced ingredients.
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2005-12-01
Water Bottle Redux
Bottled Water is no longer in vogue with recent studies about plastics leaching from bottles into water.
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2005-08-01
Back-To-School
Teach your children to respect Mother Nature by packing environmental awareness into their lunches.
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2005-07-01
Green BBQ Tips
If shopping for BBQs, consider gas instead of charcoal. It's cleaner burning and consumes fewer scarce resources. Add to this its easy use and clean-up, and you'll never miss that charcoal flavor.
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2005-04-01
Take Me Out to the (Healthy) Ball Game
America's favorite pastime is seeing green, and we're not talking about the outfield. According to USA Today, a number of Major League ballparks, including San Diego's Petco Park and St. Louis's Busch Stadium, plan to test out organic hotdogs, bratwurst, and more in the 2005 season.
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2005-04-01
Making Sense of Egg Carton Claims
The "USDA Organic" seal assures you that the eggs come from hens that are fed organic feed, have access to the outdoors and aren't given hormones or antibiotics. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to verify most other egg carton claims. "Free Range", "Free Roaming", "Natural" and "Cage Free" eggs, are loosely defined terms that aren't verified by third parties. To make sure claims are valid, try to buy from a local, well-regarded farm.
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2005-03-01
Keep your kids happy and healthy
The packaging suggests junk food bliss, but EnviroKidz cereal is 100% certified organic and low fat. Kids love the flavor. Parents love that it has no "prohibited" preservatives or chemicals. Available in peanut butter, corn, frosted cinnamon, and three other flavors from NaturesPath.com.
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