Monthly Archives: July 2008
Pesticides in Produce
We all know organic is best, but let’s face it, it’s expensive! If you’re like me, you get organic when you can, often picking and choosing based on price. Well, that’s about to change. Starting today, my produce purchases now have a ranking. I will definitely be purchasing some items as organic only. Tiny doses of pesticide can be toxic … Continue reading
Recipe: Potato and Carrot Soup
Complements of Seabreeze Organic Farm 4 potatoes, scrubbed (peeling optional) 6 to 8 small carrots, scrubbed 2 med. onions baby celery, 2 stems-chop leaves and stems 2 t Brittany sea salt 3 c boiling water 1-3/4 cups of saved water from the cooked vegetables 1 2/3 cups of cream or evaporated milk 1 dash cayenne 1 dash celery salt Boil … Continue reading
The Many Uses of Vinegar, part IV
Unsticky That Pasta. Reduce the starch in your pasta by adding a dash of white distilled vinegar during cooking. Stop Ants. Distract ants by pouring white distilled vinegar in the area. Remove Water Lines in the Flower Vase. Either fill the vase with a mixture of half water and half white distilled vinegar or soak a paper towel in vinegar … Continue reading
Recipe: Organic Cucumber Salad
Compliments of Whole Foods Market. 3 organic medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thin 1 small white organic onion, sliced very thin 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons organic white or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) organic dill weed pinch of sea salt, if desired Toss cucumber and onion slices in a large colander … Continue reading
Exploring Trees
Doubletree Hotels, the Arbor Day Foundation and the Dimensions Education Research Foundation have teamed up to bring an new exhibit across America. The 2,500 square foot exhibit is aimed at helping kids understand the role trees play in the environment and ways they can conserve the earth’s natural resources. The three-year tour hopes to reach over one million visitors by … Continue reading
A Safer Bathroom
Let’s take a look at the bathroom. What is your shower curtain made of? Most homes use a vinyl shower curtain liner becuase let’s face it, it’s cheap and easy to replace right? But is it safe? The answer is no. It is not safe. That liner you’re using contains phthalates. What the heck are phthalates?! In simple terms it’s … Continue reading
The Many Uses of Vinegar, part III
Here we go again with this week’s installment of Vinegar uses. Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. Just mix 1 part distilled white vinegar to 4 parts oil and enjoy! Protect molded gelatin desserts and salads in the summer. Add one teaspoon of distilled white vinegar for each box of gelatin used to prevent your meal from melting in the summer heat. Sanitize … Continue reading
Healthy & Organic Coupons
As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to save money while keeping my kids healthy. Enter Mambo Sprouts. Sign up to have coupon books sent to your home. Soon they plan to implement printable coupons! While you’re there, check out all the great things Mambo Sprouts has to offer — recipes, articles, coloring pages and more!
Healthy & Organic Coupons
As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to save money while keeping my kids healthy. Enter Mambo Sprouts. Sign up to have coupon books sent to your home. Soon they plan to implement printable coupons! While you’re there, check out all the great things Mambo Sprouts has to offer — recipes, articles, coloring pages and more!