Foogo vs. Funtainer

Thermos has a great line of stainless steel insulated drink containers. But why two, what's the difference and which is better? I purchased both so I could figure out the answer to those questions and what follows is a detailed reason why I choose Foogo. I must admit,...

Bad, bad Exxon

phthalates - plasticizers. They make hard plastic soft. They are bad, bad, bad for you health! Prolonged exposure could lead to health risks such as lung cancer, brain cancer, lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cirrhosis. Things we certainly wouldn't subject our children...

The Many Uses of Vinegar, part V

Tenderize Meat. Use distilled white vinegar in marinades or when cooking tough, inexpensive cuts of meat. Clean the floor. Mix 3 drops of dishwashing liquid with equal amounts of distilled white vinegar, alcohol and water. Spray your floors and use a wet mop. Remove...

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...

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...