December 31, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
New Year's Eve can be a lot of fun, or a big dud depending on what you end up doing and how you end up treating yourself. Check out our mini green tips to make your New Year's celebration entertaining and eco friendly.
Prepare For The Worst: If you know that you're going into battle (i.e. drinking like a sailor) prepare your body for the toxins you are about to give it.
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November 13, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Vroom vroom! Us Angelenos are always on the go, so is it any surprise that food on trucks is a culinary staple in a city of commuters? We're especially happy about the sustainable food trucks that have parked their mobile kitchens at L.A. sidewalks and parking lots throughout this city. We've rounded up a few worth adding to our original list from this summer.
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October 16, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Think you have to sacrifice flavor in order to eat healthily and sustainably? Think again - conscientious cooking is the theme at Jonathan Rollo's gourmet eatery Greenleaf Chop Shop, which features local, seasonal and organic ingredients in a fast-casual setting. The Greenleaf menu features dishes with flame-grilled free range meats and fresh organic greens for a tasty meal.
Make your own salad, or have a traditional salad with a gourmet twist, such as the Chicken Caesar ($10) and Kitchen Sink Cobb ($10). You'll also find off-the-beaten-path specialty salads such as the Lemong...
July 17, 2009 Written by Kat Odell
What would happen if you gave your local 7-11 a complete eco-friendly makeover? You'd get Locali: "Conscious Convenience" on Franklin. Whether you are in need of candles, ice cream, soap or...lunch, Locali has you completely covered, in every green way.
Situated in a smallish strip mall near Los Feliz/Hollywood area, the tiny, narrow store is jam-packed with anything and everything fair trade, organic and definitely local. Eco-books, soap nuts and a reverse osmosis water fountain off to the right whe...
July 10, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Deborah Stern, who calls herself La Guera (which means "white girl" in Spanish), was traveling along the Gulf of Mexico in Veracruz when she had the best tamale ever. So perhaps it was fate that a year later, she met a family of tamaleros in Mexico that invited her to learn their traditional and intricate method of hand-making tamales.
Armed with her new culinary skills, Deborah was determined to reproduce the deliciousness of these corn husk-wrapped treats, using organic and non-processed ingredients that were both nutritious and better for the environment. Many batches later, she perfected h...
July 3, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Preparing for your annual July 4th barbecue and fireworks extravaganza? Celebrate with "green" grilling this Independence Day and free yourself from the negative impact of BBQ pollution! OK, cheesy, we know, but we're serious about celebrating in a more eco-friendly way. We compiled a list of tips from Grist.org and AOL Food to grill more efficiently - and safely:
June 18, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
Basic Needs: Food – A discussion at the Ecology Center That’s Bringing Green to the O.C.
So it seems that the green movement is making its way down to our neighbors in the south as today the Ecology Center is kicking off its summer series aimed at fostering dialogue on the most pressing issues of the day. “The purpose of the series is to provide a foundation for making decisions that have a positive ecological impact. To that end, we are providing a forum where...
April 3, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Le Pain Quotidien, a popular restaurant chain that originated in Belgium, is known for its bakery, soups, salads and sandwiches - but isn't as well-known for its environmentally-friendly practices.
A member of the Green Restaurant Association, Le Pain Quotidien sources organic and local ingredients in their foods whenever possible to reduce the environmental impact of pesticides used in crops. The stores use reclaimed and r...
