Stunning Food Coloring Made From 100% Freeze-Dried Plants
Suncore is a company from California that produces beautiful food coloring using only freeze-dried plants.
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Choosing Sustainable Seafood
Our food choices are a big part of our overall environmental impact, and seafood can seem like an environmental catch-22. Its popularity has been on the rise as part of a healthy diet, but some types of seafood are surprisingly un-green. So what makes a particular type of seafood environmentally friendly? Read on to learn …
Efficient Food Efficiently Proximate To Us
An efficient locavoristic cooking class at Cavallo Point.
Criollo Chocolate: Efficient Food of the Gods
In its pure state, chocolate, or cacao, is quite nutritious, and inspires eudaimonia. There are number of varieties of cacao. Almost all commercial chocolate is made using beans of the Forastero Group. Another more prized cultivar, Criollo, is used by the top chocolate makers around the world. It is less bitter and more aromatic than …
Most Efficient Food Storage Bags: BioBags
The most efficient food storage bag are BioBags. These bags are similar to plastic bags, but they are composed of corn-based bioplastic. Unlike conventional plastic, the bioplastic âbreathesâ without leaking, allowing heat and moisture to evaporate, which keeps food fresh longer. They are also GMO-free, 100% biodegradable and compostable. Note: The bags are labelled “Food …
Ceramic and Stoneware Containers (Available On Amazon)
As part of my quest to find non-plastic products, I’ve found these containers that are made of ceramic and stoneware:
The Miracle Fruit: It Miraculously Turns Sour Tastes Into Sweet
The Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is known for its “miraculous” berry.
Deer Tongue Lettuce: A Crunchy and Sharp-Tasting Lettuce
Deer’s Tongue is a crunchy lettuce with a taste that is “sharp” but not bitter.
A List Of Non-Toxic Sunscreens and Insect Repellents
These are the safest and least toxic sunscreens and insect repellents I’ve found:
The Edible Plants That Are Easy To Grow Indoors
Here is a list of the easiest edible plants to grow:
Zeolite: An Effective Natural Odor Absorber
Zeolite is a natural mineral which absorbs odors and excess moisture in the air. It can be used as a general deodorizer and to combat mildew or mold.
Two Books That Examine The Causes Of Cancer, And Offer Practical Advice
There are many books on cancer, but there are surprisingly few books that examine the causes of cancer.
Top Car-Free Bike Routes In The Midwest
There’s a growing trend happening in the Midwest and across the country. With the support of local and regional governments, long distance bike routes are being converted from abandoned rail corridors in an attempt to connect a nationwide network of trails most commonly referred to as rails-to-trails. These trails are generally flat or follow a …
Valero Invests in Producing Car Fuel From Wood Waste
The cellulosic ethanol movement got a much needed boost yesterday with the announcement that Valero, the nation’s largest independent oil refiner, is investing $50 million into the Mascoma Corporation’s plans to build a commercial sized wood-based biofuel refinery in Kinross, Michigan. Together with subsidiary Frontier Renewable Resources, Mascoma, based in Lebanon N.H., intends to break …
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Alternatives to Root Canals
They are the two words that no patient wants to hear while sitting in the dental chair: root canal. The root canal procedure, which is used to save a badly infected or decayed tooth, involves removing the nerve and pulp inside a tooth and cleaning and sealing it, thus preventing the tissue surrounding the tooth …
A List Of Classic Wooden European Toys
European toys have a well-deserved reputation for being safe, durable, and educational. Toy experts agree that Europe has the highest safety standards for toy manufacturers. With many parents dreaming of a China-free Christmas, the trend for the past few years has been toward more classic toys that stand the test of time. Toys from Europe …
Home Remedies for Bad Breath
Has your best friend been offering you breath mints more than usual? Co-worker pushing gum on you? They might not just be trying to share. Between 46 million and 75 million Americans are plagued by chronic bad breath, and, the worst part? Some of them don’t even know it! If you’ve noticed a bad taste …
Home Coffee Roasters: 5 Efficient Choices
Home coffee roasting, once considered an exotic practice only for the hardcore coffee drinker, has seen a rebirth in recent years. Coffee lovers everywhere are embracing this surprisingly simple and efficient way to enjoy the best tasting coffee around. Once a common practice in American households, the 20th century onslaught of commercial coffee roasters and …
Holiday Gift Guide: Top Ten Green Toys
With the recent rash of toy recalls due to the use of harmful lead paints and suspected dangerous plastics containing phthalates and BPA, parents are demanding toys made with non-toxic, non-hazardous materials. Economic times being what they are, it helps to know you’re hard-earned money is going to trustworthy, earth-friendly companies. By using renewable materials …
Nutrients: Essential Elements of Healthy Teeth
Brush. Floss. See your dentist. We all know the basics of keeping our mouths healthy, but if you’re hitting the high points and still having trouble staying out of the dental chair, there could be a missing link in your overall dental health plan: nutrition. We all know that eating our fruits and veggies and …