In a major victory for all of us who believe we have a right to know what is in our food, the Campbell Soup Company has decided to voluntarily disclose the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its products. Campbell said it supports federal legislation that would require “all foods and beverages regulated by […]
To stay safe, make sure you know what kind of Pyrex you have, where it was made, and whether it can go from the freezer to the oven without shattering. Reprinted with permission from Buy-It-Once.com. You may also like Safe, Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes Save Money and Reduce Waste, Too Green Consumers Score Big Victory: […]
343views “GMO” stands for genetically modified organisms. Some people also call them genetically engineered organisms. Either way, GMOs are foods whose genetic make-up has been re-engineered, altered or modified to give them different traits than those they evolved with. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 94% of all soy, 93% of the corn, and 96% of […]
Love the idea of a barbecue but hate the thought of eating meat? Here are ten ways you can enjoy all the yummy flavor of outdoor cooking without giving a thought to critters. 3 Key Tips for Meat-Free Foods to Grill ⇒ Make sure your grill is both hot and well oiled so food will […]
We’re right in the middle of zucchini overload season. The long green vegetables are pretty much everywhere – overflowing in farmers’ markets, filling up the produce bins in our grocery stores, maybe even growing all over the place in our own vegetable gardens. Here are my ten favorite ways to take advantage of all this […]
If you’re looking for green beer for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year, you have plenty of choices. Here are our top 7, plus some background info to help you shop locally. What Makes for Organic Beer? Green beer starts by being organic. That means it meets the same standards as organic […]
1.9kviews Is olive oil the go-to oil in your house for cooking, roasting, marinating, and salad dressings? Mine, too – which is why I was shocked to read a report, originally produced in 2010 by the University of California – Davis and the Australian Oils Research Laboratory, that found that a lot of imported olive […]
380views Why Worry About Pesticides in Produce? If you’d rather not eat pesticides in produce, take a look at this Shopper’s Guide prepared by Environmental Working Group (EWG). The Dirty Dozen part of the guide lists the 12 (plus 2) fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue. The Clean Fifteen lists the produce that […]
