The June 9th, 2008, issue of Newsweek arrived at my house today. It contains an article about underground supper clubs: semi-secret groups of people who meet at someone’s house for home-cooked gourmet meals. Donations from the guests help cover expenses. The article suggests that you can find the clubs as easily as doing a search […]
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Natural food choices at LAX
You haven’t heard from me for a few days as I’ve been at Book Expo America 2008 in Los Angeles. See photos of my time there on my other blog, Recipes For Publicity. I did, though, have a couple hours to kill in the Los Angeles airport (LAX) on my way back, and was pleased […]
Plastic bottles and BPA
I’ve been trying to stick my head in the sand and not think about the dangers posed by plastic drinking vessels. Here’s the problem: polycarbonate plastic, the kind used in baby bottles, sippy cups, sports bottles, etc., leaches a chemical called bisphenol A into liquids. In mice, the effects of BPA include increased body weight, […]
Hayfever remedies: Bee pollen
I mentioned the beginning of my hayfever remedies last week, but I didn’t get a chance to tell you about the discovery that has changed my life with allergies: bee pollen! Specifically, locally-collected bee pollen. During allergy seasons (for me, it’s spring flowering trees and late summer grasses through the first frost), I mix a […]
Mother’s Day gift ideas
Have you thought about Mother’s Day yet? It’s coming up this weekend! If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, be sure to check out a lot of the featured products covered in this blog. A customized spice box from the Savory Spice Shop has brought raves from all who have received it (including my […]
