The Many Uses of Vinegar, part IV

Unsticky That Pasta. Reduce the starch in your pasta by adding a dash of white distilled vinegar during cooking. Stop Ants. Distract ants by pouring white distilled vinegar in the area. Remove Water Lines in the Flower Vase. Either fill the vase with a mixture of half...

Recipe: Organic Cucumber Salad

Compliments of Whole Foods Market. 3 organic medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thin 1 small white organic onion, sliced very thin 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons organic white or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) organic dill...

Exploring Trees

Doubletree Hotels, the Arbor Day Foundation and the Dimensions Education Research Foundation have teamed up to bring an new exhibit across America. The 2,500 square foot exhibit is aimed at helping kids understand the role trees play in the environment and ways they...

A Safer Bathroom

Let's take a look at the bathroom. What is your shower curtain made of? Most homes use a vinyl shower curtain liner becuase let's face it, it's cheap and easy to replace right? But is it safe? The answer is no. It is not safe. That liner you're using contains...

The Many Uses of Vinegar, part III

Here we go again with this week's installment of Vinegar uses. Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. Just mix 1 part distilled white vinegar to 4 parts oil and enjoy! Protect molded gelatin desserts and salads in the summer. Add one teaspoon of distilled white vinegar for each...