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Archives by Tag: food
Where’s the Beef?: Go Green
October 6, 2008
A newcomer on the scene spreading the green gospel is the sassy, classy and not trashy - The Grist. One of our favorite features on The Grist is the advice column, Ask Umbra where Umbra Fisk (if that is her real name) doles out quick and clever advice from the big issues to the small changes small changes.One small change she tossed out of the mailbag this week was to cut down your total meat consumption. We love easy and non-costly...
Buying in Bulk: Go Green
August 26, 2008
Buying bulk is fun. You heard us, F-U-N. Of course it is environmentally responsible and budget-savvy as well, otherwise why would we be discussing it in the first place? How many times have you walked down that bulk aisle, past all those little goodies just beckoning you to grab a scoop? (Confessions: how many times have you snuck a chocolate-covered pretzel?) DO NOT put your dirty hand into that bulk bin! For shame! Psst...just pull out...
