Food

Butter Me Up

alara — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

When I’ve really got a cold coming on, there’s one clear way I know: I lose my appetite. Yes, that’s true for many peeps, but ordinarily I’m always, always ready to eat (good cheese is my first choice...except maybe cookies...or a grass-fed burger...).

A Grocery Star Is Born

tmeronek — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Are your fruits and veggies blessed with good genes? Peel your eyes off the silver screen and check the number on the little label on your apple or squash. It'll help you make sure what you're buying is organic and nongenetically modified. Kind of a big deal.

Go Meat...Free

bdisylvester — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I eat meat...don't kill me. I think it stems from having very little when I was young. My older sister Brooke decided that she would only eat chicken...no red meat, pork, or fish - just chicken. So instead of making two different meals for the fam, my mother went heavy on the chicken. We didn't mind but as I grew older I craved meat and surprisingly, chicken.

Flapping Your Gum

tmeronek — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna gab about gum? We'll avoid the chitchat and get to the point: Tossing a gum wrapper isn't gonna end the world, but it's good to have a reminder that even the littlest things have an impact; hence, some tips to a less wasteful chewing experience.

COOL as a Cucumber

tmeronek — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna know where the cukes in your shopping cart were grown? Calmly check the label. The Feds now require Country of Origin Labels (COOL) on more foods than ever, giving you pieces of info for peace of mind.

Mamma Mia, Pasta Acqua

tmeronek — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna show some amore to the planet? We know it's contrary to anything you ever heard on the Food Network, but use less water to cook your spaghetti. It works just fine - not even lying.

Fast Food Fast - Getaway Week

tmeronek — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hunger striking on your road trip, when fast food joints are your only option? Break fast with eco-tips you can use even at the drive-thru. And you don't even have to wait for Ramadan to end.

Top 10 Summer Grilling Tips

jharper — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Grills Just Wanna Have Fun

When the workin' day is done, oh girls (and guys), they wanna have...a barbecue. Gas power and grass-fed beef, 'kraut and coals (the eco-variety, natch) - check out our top tips for keeping your summer 'cues hopping the healthy way. (Lau)per-fect.

1. Cooking with gas.

Wrap Star

tmeronek — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna drop plastic wrap like it's hot? Mos Def. Instead, pick up a 2Pac of aluminum foil, which is safer for you and the planet. Hip hop hooray.

Let Me Eat Cake

bdisylvester — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I have a sweet tooth. Period. I’m that girl that no matter how much dinner I eat, I always have room for dessert. Thankfully NY-based baker and sugar genius Sarah Magid has just released an organic cookbook called Organic and Chic.