Posted March 21, 2012 by Dana Gunders in Living Sustainably
The Wall Street Journal published a great piece today about leftovers—how much we create, how much we toss, how much it costs us, and how we can do better. They even have a little cooking demo instructing on tasty meals...continued→
Posted January 11, 2012 by Dana Gunders in Living Sustainably
Have you ever considered what that rotten food in your refrigerator costs? The average American family of four throws out an estimated $130-175[1] per month in spoiled and discarded food. That’s real money going straight into the garbage or compost...continued→
Posted December 21, 2011 by Dana Gunders in Living Sustainably
After sampling 13 different cookies at a cookie swap yesterday, I’m gearing up for sweet potato latkes tonight, a Christmas Eve Crabfest, and homemade-Kahlua White Russians to ring in the new year. While my stomach is bursting out of both...continued→
Posted December 8, 2011 by Dana Gunders
As NRDC launches a new, web-based extreme-weather mapping tool, I’ve been reflecting on how this year’s abnormal weather patterns have affected farmers and our food supply. Stories of droughts turning rich, moist soil into a powdery dust and hurricanes submerging...continued→
Posted November 21, 2011 by Dana Gunders in Living Sustainably
As if Turkey Pot Pie and Turkey A La King aren’t enticing enough on their own, here’s another reason to eat leftovers this holiday season: about 1 million tons of CO2, 95 billion gallons of water, and $275 million will...continued→
Posted November 11, 2011 by Dana Gunders in Living Sustainably
Here’s a superbly-kept secret: You know all those dates you see on food products—sell by, use by, best before? Those dates do not indicate the safety of your food, and generally speaking, they’re not regulated. I couldn’t believe it either,...continued→
Posted October 31, 2011 by Dana Gunders in Living Sustainably
The model environmentalist tiptoes through life with a long list of “don’ts”, but there’s at least one enjoyable, effective, and easy thing those of us aspiring for environmental sainthood can do: eat! That is, eat what you buy, and buy...continued→
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