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Locally Made Cider
Breathe a Cider of Relief
Submitted by bdisylvester on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:00am. Worried about what to serve pals who don't drink much wine or beer? Relax and stock up on Doc's Hard Cider. It's made locally in Warwick, NY, and comes in three flavors. There's traditional apple with a strong apple taste and a dry finish; pear with a lighter taste of Bartletts blended with apples; and refreshing raspberry added to apple cider and refermented to get that fizzy champagne effect.Why Care?:
Drinking cider made within a few miles = fewer heavy bottles shipped long distances, which cuts back on fuel and CO2 emissions.
Gimme Some Space
So, my boyfriend just decided to branch out on his own and work from home. Instead of seeing him for a mere 3 hours a day (he works in finance), I can see him all I want now. No more waiting until 10:30 pm to eat dinner, no more walking the dog solo, no more taking care of all the chores alone. Yah!
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Sustainable Art Exhibit
Chomping at the Exhibit
Submitted by bdisylvester on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:00am. Eager for today's tip? We'll just tell you already: Go see the Design for a Living World exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt. It shows how 10 top designers put their pins and needles on sustainable materials and made beautiful things.Why Care?:
By using sustainable and repurposed materials to create art, these designers are helping to advance global conservation and create less waste.
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Locally Made Soaps
On Your Soap Box
Submitted by bdisylvester on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:00am. Wanna spread the word, not germs? Shout out for some Saipua soaps. These buttery soft (thanks to shea butter) sudsers are handmade in Hudson, NY, with olive oil, herbs, and natural extracts (no petroleum or artificial dyes and fragrances here) - and smell good enough to eat. For mornings, try the Coffee Mint Soap with brewed coffee grounds, and peppermint, or the citrusy Red Currant.Why Care?:
Unlike many conventional varieties, Saipua makes its soaps without artificial fragrances that contain cancer-linked phthalates, which are absorbed through your skin and wash into waterways via your shower drain.
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Organic Tomato Jam
Jam Session
Submitted by bdisylvester on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 12:00am. Ready to rock…a new condiment? Riff on toast, eggs, even entrées like poached halibut with Katchkie Farm's new Tomato Jam. TJ's made with tasty organic tomatoes - getting its sweet from ginger and sugar, it's sour from cider vinegar - and has a solid kick of cayenne.Why Care?:
A recent USDA study found 34 different pesticide residues on conventional tomatoes - including two known carcinogens. Going organic means you can stuff your maw all you want, minus any pesticides.
Bird’s the Word
Hey NYC turkey lovers. Thanksgiving is right around the corner…yeah, we can’t believe it either.Eyebrow:
Kid's Hair Salon
Cut Loose
Submitted by bdisylvester on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:00am. Is your kiddo ready to let their hair down…so someone can cut it? Let 'em kick back at Cozy Cuts for Kids - they'll start off in the toy-filled waiting room, then head to a race-car-shaped chair for anything from a cut to an updo.Why Care?:
Hormone-disrupting parabens can seep into your kiddos scalp and then absorb into their bloodstream; going p-free keeps 'em safe.
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