Ideal Bite Blog

Give Lunch a Break

alara — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

A friend who volunteers at a low-income community garden recently told me a disturbing story about the high school kids who help out there: To fuel a long day at school, most had consumed nothing for lunch but a bag of chips and a soda.

A Tall, Frosty Glass of Illicit Substances

hsnavely — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Remember the article that circled a few months back uncovering the fact that 90% of U.S. bills posses trace amounts of cocaine? Here's round two on that topic, albeit less funny than all the cracks that were made then about Washington D.C. being the $ + cocaine epicenter.

Gimme Some Space

bdisylvester — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

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!

Your Chance to Meet Martha Stewart, Finally

tgonzalez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

If you subscribe to our local or Mama editions, you might have seen our Make Its (crafty tips on reusing what might otherwise turn into waste) – or even tried a few.

He Who Has the Crap Claims the Laziness

mkrolak — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

We now bring you Part MCMXVII in the "Mike Really Does Not Care for the Process of Moving" series...

The Objectified of My Affection

jmorgan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Here's a gem worth adding to your lineup of holiday films: Objectified. I love this movie. Love.

12 Days of Christmas Stockings

dsimmons — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Wanna play your true love's Santa by giving fun, not spendy presents? Five golden rings might be out of the question, but check out a few of these planet-friendly picks for the lucky lords and ladies in your crew.

1. Bomb Diggity

Free (Science) Love

tmeronek — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Last Tuesday I dragged my cold-ridden body to SF's Ask a Scientist, a monthly lecture/Q&A session on different science disciplines. November's presenter was Daniel Gluesenkamp from the Audubon Society, speaking on invasive species.

How Animated Stick Figures Can Start a Fire (Or At Least Evolve the Eco Discussions)

jboulden — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Dearest Biters:

I wrote an article for The Huffington Post about my experience at the Opportunity Green conference, and I have to be honest - it is kind of a battle cry to go beyond small steps.

Laptop-Notch

mroemer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Recently I met up with Justina Blakeney, Jill-of-all-trades and co-author of the popular 99 Ways series of books, at Veggie Grill (my new lunch obsession, BTW).