Greener lifestyle every day of the year.
What’s your carbon footprint? Do you know? Should you know? And how do you go about figuring it out? Let’s start with the basics. Carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, product, nation or the world. It’s often measured in tons of CO2. Some [...]
Looking for a fun activity that the whole family can participate in? Look no further, bicycling is an exciting way to get the whole family moving and build some lasting memories. After the initial cost of purchasing a bike, it’s also a frugal activity and arguably pays for itself in health benefits down the road. [...]
Soup season has arrived. It’s time pull out the big pot and start making batches of soup. This recipe is one that’s easy to make and even easier to experiment with. Consider adding chipotles for a smoky, spicy flavor or fennel and dill for an intense flavor combo. 1 Acorn Squash, cut in half, seeds [...]
Today’s Meatless Mondays recipe is a quick and simple one that’s great when you get home too tired to cook something fancy. A yummy Mushroom and Shallots Pasta. (serves 4) 1 pound pasta, 2 large shallots, diced 12-15 mushrooms, sliced thin 4 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup white wine or sherry Parmesan cheese, grated olive oil [...]
I am an avid cyclist and have been since I first learned to ride bike at the age of five. I happen to think that the bicycle is one of the greatest inventions ever. So there it is, I’m definitely biased. But that doesn’t mean that commuting to work isn’t a good idea. Save money, [...]
This recipe, like it’s original, is not for those with timid taste buds. In fact, this sandwich could easily be described as a full-scale culinary blitzkrieg. But for a lot of people trying to go meatless, one complaint I have often heard is that vegetarian food is bland. Well, I double-dog dare ‘em. Rye bread [...]
I often hear from people who want to eat healthier and who are looking to Asian diets, where vegetables play a larger role and meats are limited, as a possible solution to their concerns. One of the first hurdles they often encounter is tofu. What is it and how do you cook it? Tofu is [...]
This hearty vegetarian chili is perfect for a cold November evening. Serve this easy chili with corn bread for a hearty, satisfying meal. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jalapeno, cored and diced 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced 1 onion, diced 1 can pinto beans 1 can white navy beans 1 can black beans [...]
Public awareness of humanity’s impact on the global environment is at an all time high. Organizations like Greenpeace and the Sierra Club are no longer fringe organizations run by ‘hippies’. The Natural Resources Defense Council has an $87 million war chest which it wields to curb global warming and create clean energy sources, 85% of [...]
I know cutting boards aren’t really all that exciting when it comes to kitchen equipment. They certainly can’t compare to those flashy knives with the gleaming edges, or that sexy Mixmaster with ten speeds, all chromed out. Oh, and what about that Viking range with dual ovens, six burners with … whoa, I’m getting dizzy [...]
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