Your Daily Thread

 
  • Sign up for YDT!

    Sign up for our free daily email to be in the know about the latest green news, local events, eco-discounts, lifestyle tips and more.


    You're one click away to a greener day.

  • Follow YDT

    Twitter, Your Daily Thread Facebook, Your Daily Thread flickr, Your Daily Thread RSS, Your Daily Thread
  • Featured Posts

  • Browse YDT

Archive for November, 2009


This Season, Give Back … Your Christmas Tree!

TLCC IAround 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. annually according to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), an organization that represents Christmas tree growers. Unfortunately, just 69 percent are recycled into mulch. I’ve unhappily observed too many dumpster-abandoned trees in the city. (And in case you’re wondering where to do just that, click here.) But now there’s

Read More →


Reusing Your Scraps: Radish Leaf Pesto

Most people would think to simply discard radish leaves and only use the actual radish, but did you know that these leaves can be turned into a delicious pesto? This recipe comes from our contributor Margaret Jennings who loves to turn food that is typically discarded into delicious, flavorful cuisine.

IMG_1787 crop

Radish Leaf Pesto

Ingredients ·         Leaves from one bunch of radish thoroughly washed and dried ·         2 handfuls of raw cashews ·         2 cloves of garlic roughly chopped ·       ...

Read More →


Green Friday Deals

Turn Black Friday Green by supporting eco-minded business both online and locally in Los Angeles.  Some deals are too good to miss--think 50% off.  Happy Shopping. -Local Boutiques- Eco-Shopping Hollywood Electrics: In the market for an electric bicycle, scooter or motorcycle?  Brand new shop Hollywood Electrics is having their first sale ever this weekend.  Visit them at www.hollywoodelectrics.com or visit them in store at 901 N. Fairfax Ave.  Los Ange...

Read More →


Bloume Baby: Get Your Baby Started Off Right with a Green Foot Forward

Bloume BabyBabies enter the world pure and should remain so, but with the amount of chemicals found in the average baby product, it becomes hard for them to stay that way.   This is why Annie Totten decided to create Bloume Baby, an online destination for modern, eco-friendly clothing, toys and all other products related to baby. Annie previously worked for big corporate retailers like Gap and Disney but wanted to create a retail experience that would embody her love of children, fashion and our planet.  Before having her first child, she birthed ...

Read More →


YDT Presents the Eco-Lounge at Unique Los Angeles Dec 5 & 6

eco-lounge-at-unique-la_carousel

Holiday giving this year can be more than just shopping at the mall.  Check out Unique Los Angeles, an independent design and gift sale happening on December 5th and 6th that will showcase the best of Los Angeles' designers and artists. This year Unique Los Angeles has launched The Green Room that will feature over 50 organic and environmentally-minded vendors.  You'll certainly be abl...

Read More →


Ready, Set, Go Solar Los Angeles, Part III; Choosing the Right Solar Installer

This is Part 3 in my Ready, Set, Go Solar, Los Angeles series for YDT. In my first post, I talked about Solar Economics 101. Part II was a brief self-check to see if you and your home are right for solar. In some ways, choosing your installer is perhaps the most important post of all.

solar31

A good installer is going to make sure that your system is designed properly to get the most ...

Read More →


Gobble Gobble Give Back

329394245_0f2b0f47f5_oThanksgiving is about more than just the Turkey (or Tofurky for that matter).  It can be a time to show gratitude and give thanks for all the good that you experience in your own life. If you’re looking for ways to give thanks through giving back check out our list below, from meal volunteer opportunities to online giving, there are certainly  ways for all to “gobble gobble give.” Read More →


Mulligatawny Soup: Put the Turkey Leftovers to Good Use

Tired of turkey sandwiches the day after thanksgiving. Try Mulligatawny a South Indian inspired soup made with curry and leftover stock and meat from your Thanksgiving Turkey.  It's sure to add some new spice to your post Thanksgiving celebration.

mulligatawny_092108

Directions and Ingredients

Saute: 3 TB butter 1 clove garlic/minced Add and saute: 2/3 cup uncooked rice Add: 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup shaved carrots Add: 11 cups turkey stock (strain broth ...

Read More →

keetsa Fair-Trade-White-House_