TIP OF THE DAY: Water In Biodegradable Milk Cartons

For hydration and calorie-saving, water is extremely good for you. But the billions of plastic bottles of water consumed by those who prefer bottled water generates a host of problems, just one of which is landfill. According to the Container Recycling Institute, 86% of plastic water bottles used in the U.S. become garbage or litter.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Some Culantro & Recaito

Making recaito: Simply blend culantro and other ingredients in a food processor. Photo courtesy BonniePlants.com.   When we first saw the word “culantro,” we thought somebody had misspelled “cilantro.” But we looked it up: Culantro is a cousin to cilantro. They’re members of the same botanical family, Apiaceae, commonly known as carrot or parsley family.*…
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EVENT: Best Food Films Online

Immigrants with pushcarts try to sell fresh fruit to people who really need it. Photo courtesy Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund.   Launching on Sunday. April 22—Earth Day 2012—the Do Something Reel Film Festival affords the opportunity to watch some of the best food-focused documentaries online. It’s sponsored by Whole Foods Market and partners that…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grow Some Mint ~ You’ll Find Plenty Of Uses For It

Jumbo rosemary planters at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles (the white flowers are and allysum. Photo courtesy GardenSnob.com.   Last night we tried a new restaurant. At the table, folded into our napkin, was a sprig of rosemary. There was a sprig of rosemary in our water glass. The food we ordered came garnished…
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COOKING VIDEO: Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

  Who wouldn’t enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries for Mother’s Day? They’re easy to make and delight just about everyone, as a light dessert or as gifts for the moms. You can use your favorite chocolate (dark, milk, white or all three). You can leave the chocolate-covered berries plain or decorate them with your favorite toppings: chopped…
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