From the monthly archives:
I just got a press release in my inbox about a film called “King Corn”, which deals with the production of corn in Iowa and its greater impact on the American diet. If you’ve read Omnivore’s Dilemma, you’ll definitely want to watch it, since Michael Pollan was an advisor to the filmmakers and his voice [...]
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As I mentioned over the weekend, I spent the last few days visiting my grandmother in Arizona. I joined my sister, my mom, and my aunt and uncle in the town of Payson, Arizona for the trip, which was enjoyable. However, I was concerned about finding healthy food in the town, and for good reason. [...]
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Well, I’m off to Arizona for a few days, and I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to handle posting to the site from my Blackberry. I might have a meltdown like I did when we were in Las Vegas, when I tried to write a really long post and then, AND THEN. Right before [...]
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I think we’ve all heard Sheryl Crow’s famous opinion regarding toilet paper: “only one square per restroom visit, except of course, on those pesky occasions where two to three could be required.” I don’t know about you ladies, but that is simply impossible as far as I’m concerned. My husband told me Ms. Crow was [...]
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MAIN DISH: Fusilli with Field Roast and Zucchini
SIDE DISH: Romaine Salad with Simple Dressing
SIDE DISH: Brown Bread
DESSERT: Vanilla Ice Cream
MUSIC: The National, Boxer
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Buy a few packs of baby wipes and keep them in several places throughout your house – the kitchen, the bathroom, and the entryway. I use Seventh Generation’s Chlorine-Free Baby Wipes, I even have a pack of them in my car. They’re incredibly useful. You can wipe the sink with them if you have last-minute [...]
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This morning I was reading BoingBoing, and I came across a post titled “Twisted game simulates running McDonald’s.” I always did love The Sims, so the idea of being able to manipulate the inner workings of one of the most iconic (and controversial) American fast-food chains immediately appealed to me. After heading over to the [...]
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