Recyclable packaging is a must these days. But compostable? Even better. Pangea body care products up the ante with thei…
Kohlrabi: One of the Vegetable Kingdom's Overlooked Stars
I’m always puzzled as to why certain vegetables achieve mainstream status and others that are just as delicious an…
I Heart (the Heart of) This City
If you’ve ever visited a new city only to look in vain for that independent bookstore, vibrant community coffee ho…
Move Over, Country Mouse: City Slicker Does It Right
In West Oakland, California, within earshot of the whoooossh of the elevated train and blocks from several glass-strewn …
EcoSalon Book Review: Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen
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During World War II, gardens were planted all over the country: in people’s front and back yards, in public parks,…
The Green Kitchen: Painless Energy Conservation
With the kitchen accounting for 30-40% of home energy use, it seems like a smart place to start some conserving. If you …
Ecosalon Recipes: Conscious Eating: Butternut Squash Coconut Curry
Michael Pollan summed it up pretty well when he said, "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." The message bei…