| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 20, 2008 at 9:00 am by Tina McCarthy Retiring the Coffee Maker at Last I’m a regular at the local café down the street, and, when I told the barista that I like my coffee as strong as it gets, she insisted that I sample the robust flavor created by a French press. Ever since that day, I abandoned the bland, and my coffee maker at home has lazed in retirement in my cabinet. With the Personal French press, you don’t need a pricy espresso machine to make your taste buds dance. This double-decker contraption is bold and eco sleek, not to mention the fact that it is significantly less expensive than traditional coffee makers. (Available at sponsor VivaTerra for $25.) Related Posts ↓ |
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| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 8, 2008 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley Blended for the Patio Backyard bars may be as passe as Webber kettles but I still cling to both as symbols of putting on the dog when friends come over for a summer barbecue. The retro Sydney Bar ($749) and Barstool ($249) at West Elm reminds me so much of Wendy Klein's backyard oasis in the early 60s, which was my ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Jul 18, 2008 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley Vintage Coaster Roundup During my days of hunting goodies at the mesmerizing Butterfield Estate Sales, I was thrilled to locate a set of vintage Pimpernel coasters decorated with old San Francisco scenes, including cable cars on Hyde Street and the original Gump's store. Old coasters with evocative scenes and motifs can add a lot of charm to a coffee table ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Aug 12, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Recycled Glassware Round-Up I always wondered why I enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer more at restaurants than from home, and then it dawned on me. Presentation plays a big role, and my old, beat up plastic cups just don’t do the trick. I've started a personal wishlist and found plenty to lust after at VivaTerra. The cool ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 11, 2008 at 9:30 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits 10 Ways to Eat Well on a Budget With gas prices at an all-time high, people are looking for ways to cut back, but that doesn’t mean that you need to skimp on fuel for your body. Eating healthy food won’t siphon your wallet if you follow these tips from the University of Michigan Health ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 11, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani "I'll Have the Fluorescent Pink Drink, Please." I’m usually dragged into bars kicking and screaming because I don’t like to drink. Sure I’ll have an occasional glass of wine, or maybe a fruity cocktail, but alcohol makes me feel sick and a little slushy. Some people are able to enjoy alcohol, but for me it’s just not fun. When our local lounge began to offer ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Jul 30, 2008 at 11:10 am by Sara Ost 20 Amazing Organic Wines Under $20 Carcinogens in your wine? It's possible. When grapes are chemically sprayed, the residues end up in the wine, and the Eco Snob in me says that any true wine connoisseur has got to go ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Jul 25, 2008 at 5:00 am by Mike Sowden 8 Ways to Strange Your Smoothie Smoothies are the perfect breakfast. Not only do they taste like dessert (for breakfast!), they're as healthy as can be - all that good fiberous pulp combined with just-released vitamins and minerals that haven't had the time to oxidize. And making them is easy. My only gripe is ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Jul 21, 2008 at 4:40 pm by Sarah Irani DIY Kombucha from a Seasoned Expert A few of you DIYer’s out there have been clamoring for a kombucha recipe, but I’m merely a connoisseur and haven’t been making this living tea myself. As it happens, I live in an eclectic little community, and wouldn't you know my neighbor Dillon has been making the stuff for years. She swears it’s easy and low maintenance. I present to you ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Jul 17, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Study Proves Writing It Down Sheds the Pounds So far today I've eaten one tamale, one fried egg, three carrot sticks, a small salad with nuts, and a small cup of homemade vegan ice cream. Granted, this isn't what I eat everyday, and believe me, it varies in both food type and quantity. But simply keeping track of what you ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |