This is disgusting. Really. But hey, get over it. Actually, it’s not so bad. And I know people in other countries who find our waste appalling. Heck, I know some west coasties who will kick yer butt if they find organic trash by the curb. It’s recyclable silly. I know some of you will be shocked by this – but it can be used to actually grow more food!! But whatever, I’m not here to play Miss Science today. I’m here to instill guilt. You are wasteful. You are ruining the planet. It has to stop. And this is shiny. We LOVE shiny. Continue Reading ->
Back when I was a wee child, and for many years after, I was my father’s favorite son. Which is odd, since I’m female as all get out. But because of organized sports, attitude and other things – my brothers weren’t as much in the custodial constant as I was, and hence I became what I still refer to as “ballast.” What this means is, I read books while dear old dad fished. We fished for fresh water fish from land and boat. We fished for saltwater fish from shore and sea. I lost a lot of lunches during humiliating pre-teen trips here and there – sea legs just weren’t my thing – but I never lost the love of fresh fish. Grilled. Broiled. Baked. Poached. Fried. I’m drooling here.
However, nothing is simple anymore. Kids can’t even walk without a helmet. Dogs are kidnapped. The world has become a more dangerous place everywhere you look. And loving fish (which sounds terribly concerning) isn’t as easy as it used to be. In fact, it has become almost a gamble of trust and shrewd research. From the contaminants that will eat your brain, to the complete evaporation of species at mind-boggling speeds – the scene is pretty complex. Continue Reading ->
In Southern California we are sometimes known as the land of “fruits and nuts” well now we may have to change to “fruits, nuts & berries” everyone in my granola loving neck of the woods are going crazy over the uber healthy superfood Açaí [ah-sigh-ee].These little purple berries taste like a cross between a tangy blueberry with a hint of chocolate and are imported from the Amazon Rainforest. Dr Nicholas Perricone while on the Opera show declared Açaí #1 on his top 10 superfood list.
Açaí is full of antioxidants and actually contains more than ten to thirty times the antioxidant power of red wine.They are also high in heart healthy Omega-3 Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids. They are high in fiber, calcium Vitamin E and are a great source of Amino Acids, and may also be a cure for world peace. Well that last part may be slightly exaggerated but who knows it has everything else going for it! [Via eatdrinkbetter.com}
According to mike and maaike a San Francisco based design firm that specializes in out of the box environmental design solutions. 14,500 tons of VOCs are emitted from the 46,200 tons of lighter fluid used in the United States every year. Their solution is the baja bbg firepack.Made from 100% recycled paper pulp, the package contains 2 lbs of natural lump charcoal and features an integrated chimney that creates perfect hot coals without the aid of chemicals or lighter fluid. Just light, and coals are ready in 15 to 20 minutes. [Info baja bbq firepack]
