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Flipping The Bird: 8 Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Treats

November 22, 2011

Thanksgiving without the turkey is like Groundhog Day without the… OK, bad analogy but you get my drift. Not everyone enjoys the basted beast, however, so it can be a real challenge trying to satisfy those who’d rather flip off the bird than eat it. These 8 turkey-free Thanksgiving treats (and I use the term loosely) make for some great gobbling at any meatless meet & greet.

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Veggie Comfort Food: 14 Filling, Warming Recipes

November 7, 2011

There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of hearty soup, stew or casserole straight from the oven on a cold day. But this kind of warming comfort food doesn’t have to contain meat to be filling and satisfying. These 14 vegetarian comfort food recipes for fall and winter, many based on traditional dishes from all over [...]

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Food Insecurity on the Rise (Infographic)

October 31, 2011

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Food insecurity rose from 10.1% to 14.7% between 1999 and 2009. This means that the number of households that had trouble getting enough food for the family rose by 4.6%. While that took a slight dip to 14.5% in 2010, it is still far too h…

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Raising Chickens Is a Patriotic Duty, Uncle Sam Says So

October 31, 2011

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In cities and towns all over North America, citizens are trying to occupy their own back yards and raise their own chickens, only to have the governments cry fowl play. We recently quoted the mayor of one such town, who said …

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Ask Pablo: Which Favorite Holiday Pie Is The Greenest to Bake?

October 31, 2011

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Dear Pablo: With the holidays approaching, I am wondering which pie is the greenest — pumpkin, apple, or pecan?…Read the full story on TreeHugger

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False Advertising Word of the Week: Artisan

October 30, 2011

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More and more consumers are perusing the aisles of the grocery store in search of both more responsible and more healthful food choices. And while new found interest is certainly a good thing, it’s also motivation for food ma…

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Cranberry Juice Beats Extract for Fighting Infection

October 30, 2011

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Just between you and me, ladies, what do you do when you feel that irritating burn, knowing it can only mean a urinary tract infection? Do you run to the doctor’s office for antibiotics, only to fight the yeast infection…

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Ozzy Osbourne Embraces a Vegan Diet

October 29, 2011

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There will be no more biting the heads off bats for the legendary front man of Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne has gone vegan. Over his nearly 40 year career we’ve seen many layers of Ozzy Osbourne, from his post as the “Godfather of …

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PlateTopper Keeps Food Fresh, Makes Tin Foil and Plastic Wrap Obsolete

October 29, 2011

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Any reasonably green minded person, and most people in general, makes an effort to save leftover food. Usually, that means plastic wrap, tin foil, or Tupperware. Each has its downsides; the first two can be hard to deal wi…

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Baked Eggs with Tomato and Sweet Pepper

October 28, 2011

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This recipe was created by Sabrina Modelle of The Tomato Tart exclusively to pair with a 2009 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Sangiovese. This medium bodied red is warm and round with red fruits on the nose, and a balanced acidity. It p…

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