Archive for February, 2008

Meat-Free Mondays - Tofu Tostadas

Monday, February 25th, 2008

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This is a great “intro to tofu” recipe. If you’ve tried tofu before and thought it tasted like feet, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. I’ve included the brands I use, in case you’re curious. (more…)

Tip of the Day - Observe Meat-Free Mondays

Monday, February 25th, 2008

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If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan,  every day is a meat-free day for you.  But if you’re not, eating meat-free just one day a week can make a big difference.

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What’s Going On

Monday, February 25th, 2008

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Sorry about the late posts today.  Our internet access went down yesterday.  It’s finally back up, but man, that was painful!

When it comes to acting on climate change, what are we waiting for?

Go vote for Brave New Leaf!   Then read about the air car.

Vice chairman of General Motors has a potty mouth, is dumb.

Wind turbines on the Galapagos.

Good 4 Girls update.

Tip of the Day - Splitting Hairs Over Orange Juice

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

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Frozen concentrate or carton. Have you ever wondered which is better?

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What’s Going On

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

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Passing infertility on to our children.

Not worried about Global Warming? Watch out for the pythons.

How green are the presidential candidates?

The Maine lobster industry is in trouble.

Made By Rachel’s latest jewelry discoveries are made from old skateboards.

Dr. Oetker’s Organics Vanilla Cake Mix

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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Since I can’t eat wheat, I don’t always have a lot of patience for baking wheat-filled things from scratch. It’s hard to labor over baking something yummy that I won’t be able to eat, so for my husband’s birthday I decided to bake him a cake from a mix. I read almost every label in the baking section of the grocery store and was appalled by every one, so I went to the natural foods section and discovered Dr. Oetker’s Organics Vanilla Cake Mix. (more…)

Tip of the Day - Donate to Goods 4 Girls

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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For months, I’ve been seeing that commercial for the major name brand of feminine products that promises to donate products to girls in Africa when you buy their brand. Every time I see it, I cringe. (more…)

What’s Going On

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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How green is your laundry? Take the Sierra Club quiz to find out.

Mickey’s mileage experiment yields some interesting results.

You may be smearing the same ingredient that goes in jet fuel and embalming fluid all over your face.

Brave New Leaf explains cap and trade programs in words and pictures.

A town in Italy runs on 100% renewable power.

Drive home and cook a burger with your car on the way.

Tip of the Day - Uses for Expired Milk

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

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We’ve talked about uses for expired yogurt and expired aspirin, but what about expired milk? (more…)

What’s Going On

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

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We are right in the middle of the largest US beef recall ever.

What would your beverage audit look like? Brave New World gives up the diet soda.

Nike’s new shoes are made from manufacturing waste.

Do you need to confess your eco-sins?

Giant sea spiders! (Video!)