Thoughts on eating and living.
Posted on September 8, 2009 by diane
I ran across this great slideshow from TreeHugger featuring 15 clever and crazy designs ideas from Latin America. There are some great items featured, though my personal favorite is the very first one: Barbie Leg Spoons
View “Clever and Crazy Recycled Design Ideas from Latin America” slideshow at TreeHugger
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Posted on August 13, 2009 by diane
Chicago’s West Town will be host to the first Green Music Fest, this Saturday August 15th through Sunday, August 16th in Eckhart Park (1330 W. Chicago Avenue). The innovative green technology-themed event will reflect the hip and environmentally-conscious West Town community by fusing original live music with all green vendors and services.
At Green Music Fest [...]
Posted on August 11, 2009 by diane
Everything you ever wanted to know about cuts of beef and how to cook them, all in one handy image. Click here for the full image.
[via SeriousEats]
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Posted on August 11, 2009 by diane
The NYTimes had a great Op-Ed piece recently on the plight of organic farmers. Titled “You Say Tomato, I Say Agricultural Disaster“, the story spells out the latest challenge for farmers in the Northeast: a plant disease that attacks potatoes and tomatoes. This year the disease appeared much earlier than usual in the [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2009 by diane
I’ve recently discovered Organize.com, a site dedicated to (you guessed it) items that help you keep things in order. I think the website is easy to shop, and there’s even a registry option for Weddings and Dorm Rooms (that’s a new one!). If you’re looking for gifts you can search by personality type- [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2009 by diane
Martha Stewart’s at it again! This simple recipe from Martha Stewart Living is the perfect way to use some of those fresh summer berries you bought at the farmer’s market. Try it on toast, muffins, bagels or scones!
Recipe
1/4 cup berries
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
Add above ingredients to a [...]
Posted on July 23, 2009 by diane
If you have an old fur coat stored in the attic somewhere and no idea how to get rid of it, here’s a thought. Donate it to The Humane Society’s Coats for Cubs program. Coats for Cubs cuts up the donated furs and uses them to warm and comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2009 by diane
If you’ve ever been in the market for handmade or vintage art and gifts, you’ve probably run across Etsy. It’s a huge online marketplace for all things homemade, and they have quite the impressive selection. What they also have is Etsy Organic, a team uniting sellers of organic goods that promote an organic, [...]
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Posted on July 9, 2009 by diane
Combining cardio and strength moves is a great way to get your heart rate up, burn fat and build muscle, and do it all without spending hours at the gym. The key is to keep moving and target as many muscle groups as possible in a short amount of time. Here is a [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2009 by diane
My girlfriend made this for a barbecue last weekend and it was a big hit! This light and refreshing pasta salad is prepared in advance and stored in the fridge before serving. It’s much tastier than heavy mayo-based salads, and is a great addition to any picnic or outdoor meal.
GREEK ORZO SALAD [via [...]
