August 31, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
Between Michelle Obama and Victory gardens, growing your own food has been all the rage this year. However, for Christy Wilhelmi aka The Gardenerd this wonderful passion has been a part of her lifestyle for a very long time. Christy never considered herself to be a person who kept ahead of the tr...
August 31, 2009 Written by September Death
No really….this smoothie deserves the Holy Sh*t dance! At the end of July my fig tree was kind enough to offer up 3 pot belly figs to my lab…..otherwise known as the Blending Station. By the way, did you know that figs are good for most diets? High in fiber, calcium and other nutrients, you can't turn these puppies down. Sometimes the best recipes are developed when one is in a playful mood and there is no attachment to the outcome……as in this case. This really should be called a Peanut Butter Smoothie (because that’s what it tastes like)….but since it is fig season the name represents well…..August 31, 2009 Written by Your Daily Thread Team
Recipe by Christy Wilhelmi, the Gardenerd
It never fails. When I arrive for dinner at a friend’s house with a bowl of home-grown salad greens, they pause — eyeing its simple state — and then ask if I need to add anything to it before serving. When I say no, eyebrows raise. After the first bite, and subsequent moans of flavor-exploding enjoyment, no one questions why my salads have nothing but lettuce in them. “Adding anything else would insult the lettuce,” a friend commented through a mouthful of greens.
Why settle for that slimy bag of baby greens in the vegetable drawer when you can have a 3-month supply of fresh, exo...
August 28, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
When it comes to being green or eco, jewelry companies usually don’t make the list. Between the horrors of the diamond and gold industries in Africa or the unfairly and hastily made trinkets around the ...
August 28, 2009 Written by Rochelle Bailis
Time to be proud of your city! Last month, Los Angeles collectively cut water use by a staggering seventeen percent, as compared to consumption a year ago. The drop has been at least partially a result of policies and restrictions on water use, and appeals to conserve water during droughts. Business, family, as well as government properties have all shared in this reduction. According to the Department of Water and Power, there has also been a dramatic downsizing of electricity usage in Los Angeles; by the end of June, the equivalent of 178,700 metric tons of greenhouses gases were saved from ...
August 27, 2009 Written by Jaclyn Mullen
Mind on Green Drinks
Head over tonight to the valley edition of LA Green Drinks which is being hosted at the newest conscious boutique in Burbank. Mindful Nest just opened up on Magnolia Blvd and supports only sustainable, artisian or Fair Trade work. Come check out this new green business and don't forget to BYOC (cup).
Location: Mindful Nest 3319 W. Magnolia (corner of Magnolia and Lima) Burbank, CA 91505. Date/Time: Thursday, August 27th from 7 to 10 p.m. web: http://lagreendrinks....
August 26, 2009 Written by Rochelle Bailis
A Swiss company called SIGG produces internationally renowned, reusable water bottles that you might own, or have seen amongst your eco-friendly friends. SIGG's durable bottles are recyclable, but maintain the proud label of "World's Toughest Water Bottle" from Backpacker magazine. There has recently been concern regarding trace levels of BPA (also known as Bisphenol A, a hormone mimicker that research suggests may have carcinogenic and reproductive effects) in their bottle lining. The company assured consumers that no BPA h...
August 26, 2009 Written by Lauren Johanson
After a summer in flip flops and sand, our feet need a little special attention. One option is to go get a pedicure. Another cheaper and greener option is to make your own foot scrub at home!
Better yet, invite your friends over to make a big batch of scrub, open a bottle of chilled white wine, and give each other foot massages (men, if you've read this far, aren't you glad you did?).
To try this easy recipe, just follow the instructions below. (Remember: have ...
