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Vegetarian Cookery School Based Linda McCartney’s Recipes

David Allen — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:34:40 +0000

Cordon Vert is a cookery school launched by the Vegetarian Society and they have created a new course based on the recipes from one of Linda McCartney’s books the “Linda McCartney’s On Tour cookbook”.

Both Paul and Linda McCartney became patrons of the Vegetarian Society way back in 1995. They are pleased to state that Paul McCartney has given the thumbs for this new course that will show students how to cook Linda McCartney’s ideas like: Linda’s Tomato Soup, Wasabi Pea Fritters, Savoury Mille Feuilles, Italian Artichoke Pie with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts, Baby Spinach and Rocket Salad followed by Pecan, Pistachio, Dried Berry and Lemon Macaroons.

The courses themselves are scheduled this year for 22 May, 8 August and 4 October. Visit www.cordonvert.co.uk to find out more.

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How To Green Your Kitchen

Missy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:07:34 +0000

The kitchen in many homes is the main room, as lots of time is spent here cooking eating entertaining, and spending time with family.

So it makes perfect sense to want to green this room in your home first, then follow suit with the rest of the house. Let’s take a look at the different things we can do to make the kitchen eco friendly.

Design – You can first start with the design, such as your walls flooring counter tops and cabinetry. Elect to use recycled materials for your cabinets counters and the floors. Repainting using VOC-free paint is a small and quick thing anyone can do to make their kitchen more healthy. When buying accessories, go local and get creative with the items you choose. Look at out green kitchen archives as we have covered a series of companies and products on this topic. These are a good bet.

Appliances – To conserve energy and water, look into appliances rated as efficient by Energy Star. Many kitchen appliances now carry this symbol of sustainability. Not only will you save energy but a nice drop in your utility bill is always nice. Begin your research online.

Dishware – This is a small step that can lead to big changes. The one thing you are going to want to avoid and or watch out for in your dishware and flatware is LEAD. Generally speaking most US brands are tested for suitable levels of lead, but the best way to secure your family from this toxin, is to use dishes made from glassware, ceramic, stoneware, bamboo, and or stainless steel. As for pots and pans, look out for TEFLON, this is the material used to coat pans so they are non-stick. However it has been reported in various established manuals, that this is a toxic material and should be avoided. Try iron and steel.

Cleaning – One easy and relatively inexpensive way to green your kitchen is to focus on the cleaning products you use. Many of the more popular brands of kitchen cleaning products have tons of unnatural chemicals which seep into the air we breathe. Over time this accumulates and is unhealthy for you and your family. Look for products made with all natural ingredients, vegetable ingredients, etc. Target has a wonderful line of eco cleaning products by the name of METHOD. Give those a try.

You can go all out and implement all of the above tips or you can begin by picking one area and working on that first. Also be sure to look at out green kitchen archives as we have covered a series of companies and products on this topic. These are a good bet.

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How To Green Your Kitchen

Eco Friendly Potatoes Created

David Allen — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:00:42 +0000

For most people the humble potato would seem to be eco friendly, after all, it grows in the ground and if cooked from fresh there would not be any reason to think otherwise. However, apparently the potato is not an eco friendly as we first thought because of the resources it uses.

However, researchers from the Scottish Crop Research Institute in Dundee are claiming that they have developed an eco friendly or rather environmentally sound potato that requires less water and fertiliser to grow. The potato has been called the Vales Sovereign and has been called a farming milestone by the supermarket giant Tesco.

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Eco Friendly Potatoes Created

Solar Cooking Ovens

Brian Yalung — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:28:45 +0000

During these times when some countries like the Gaza Strip are having trouble securing needed natural gas and resources, the need to be resourceful and turn to the new heap of being able to generate power for cooking purposes is a need. One thing people forget is the traditional means to which using solar powered cooking ovens can still do the trick.

How do you build a solar cooking oven?

“What you need is 15 cement bricks, mud mixed with straw and two sheets of glass,” said Abu Tawahina. “One sheet is incorporated into the top part of the oven and the other into the front side, and finally a metal sheet is placed at the base of the oven on the inside.”

(Source) Green Prophet

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Cooking Pasta The Eco Friendly Way

David Allen — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:31 +0000

Some people believe that the traditional way of cooking pasta is not too eco friendly this is because of the amount of water and energy needed to cook the pasta. After the pasta has been served its carbon foot print is huge.

However, with this great little device known simply as the New Pasta Pot from Japan, completely changes the way that pasta is cooked. Because of the design, the pasta cooker only requires a small amount of water; it takes less time and therefore uses less power.

Priced at $235

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Cooking Pasta The Eco Friendly Way

Freebie Tuesday Inside

Missy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:36:00 +0000

It seems that Dunkin Donuts has gotten hip to blogging. They have a neat widget up on their website for bloggers to add to their blogs and announce the free sample they are giving away. Smart idea.

To get your hands on the free sample of dark rich roast Dunkin Donuts coffee, click the widget below. Freebie offer expires soon. Enjoy!

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The End For Styrofoam And Paper Boxes

David Allen — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:37 +0000

Almost everywhere you go, there are pieces of old food containers left lying around, these are most commonly made from Styrofoam or paper, both of which are bad for the environment. However, students from the Student Environmental Alliance (SEA) have been promoting an eco friendly alternative.

This is the Eco Clamshell designed and made by GET Enterprises, the food container is dishwasher safe, tough and ideal for universities, schools and workplaces. In addition, when these are being stored they can be piled up nice and high without the worry of them breaking.

Source [Eco Friendly Daily]

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The End For Styrofoam And Paper Boxes

Eco-Friendly Appetizers to Go!

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:39:35 +0000

If you have the knack to cook and prepare some different types of cuisines you can add this line of recipes to consider. We keep on hearing of eco-friendly ways to help the world and perhaps the best way is like how to win a person’s heart; through their stomach.

Eco-friendly cooking goes beyond simple use of organic materials and perhaps with a guide from organic chef Greg Christian, you can pick up a recipe or two. Just check out these possible appetizers done the green way:

1. Pesto Shrimp hors d’ouevre
2. Brie Rosemary Crostini hors d’ouevre
3. Entree: Autumn Harvest Salad

Curious? Check out the details on how to make them here.

(Source) ABC Local

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Eco-Friendly Appetizers to Go!

Cheap and Healthy food at the Green Day Café

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:41:43 +0000

Everyone is trying to save money these days and rather than spending bulk of your money on expensive and posh diners, you may want to check out the menu at the Green Day Café. Where else can you find great deals on meals that range from $5.99 to $6.89?

And add to these meals the fact that they are following strict guidelines on keeping the Green Day Café live up to its word. From corn made clear cups all the way to the recyclable food containers, you are sure to get the feel of green here.

Green Day Cafe, which has a pretty prompt drive-through and an ultra-clean inside dining area, is serving up fresh salads, soups and sandwiches with an emphasis on eco-friendly customer service.

(Source) Orlando Sentinel

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Cheap and Healthy food at the Green Day Café

Eco-Friendly Meals May be Too Pricey

Brian Yalung — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:53:46 +0000

We are all aware that the key towards sustaining healthier lives is to properly select and prepare meals with organically grown fruits and veggies. One problem that hinders most shoppers is the fact that these naturally grown items come with a hefty price tag. Hence, you have to wonder how much it would cost if you add all these up. Can it be lower than $20?

This tends to be an obstacle for people looking to eat eco-friendly. Money and finances are likewise issues in the modern day living. But, if all this organic food is costing us a hefty dollar, how can we be able to eat the right food in order to live the right life? Perhaps a good thing to ponder next time you cook up a meal.

In the end, I was able to make a three-course “slow” meal for exactly $20. Of course, shopping at Safeway or another large grocery store would have come in a bit cheaper and might have allowed me to add some protein to the meal. But the difference, of course, is quality and availability. And at the end of the day, when the sun is shining and the food looks perfect, an afternoon at the farmers market sure beats the grocery store.

(Source) Wall Street Journal

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Envirofit Cook Stoves

Brian Yalung — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:34:37 +0000

In a world where you have to cover practically anything under your wing and do your part in the whole global warming process, India’s Envirofit offers eco-friendly cook stoves to cut down the pollution in homes. Now here is something pretty much welcome for women who love to cook a lot.

The first country to get a crack at it, assuming that they get the BIS certification, would be India. The Envirofit Cook Stoves are built of durable, high-quality material and engineered to suit the cooking habits of women today. Once they hit the market, expect a cleaner and healthier living indoors and lesser pollution issues in the process.

Envirofit is a US based non-profit corporation that designs, manufactures and markets world-class engineered technology products to improve the quality of human life across the globe.

Built of durable, high-quality material and engineered to suit the cooking habits of Indian women, the Envirofit cook stoves are a result of over five years of research and testing in coordination with institutions such as Colorado State University.

The cook stoves are currently available in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and will be introduced in other states shortly. They are available with single pot and multipot cooking options. The cook stoves are currently awaiting BIS certification.

(Source) The Navhind Times

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VitaClay Chef Gourmet Rice & Slow Cooker

Brian Yalung — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:00:32 +0000

The kitchen is perhaps one of the busiest and largest consuming parts of your home. The standard refrigerator, oven and electric stoves will be there, all piling up your electric bill everyday.

Others prefer to eat rice and this again becomes another contributor towards electricity consumption. However, with the VitaClay Chef Gourmet, which uses natural Zisha clay, the legendary secret behind the new VitaClay, you not only get to cook needed rice but also enhance and retains fresh flavor and taste of your meals.

Price: $129.95

Features of the Vita Clay Chef Gourmet Rice & Slow Cooker Pro include:

Energy conservation – Double lid design combining with microcomputer and precision thermostat creates micro pressure cooking that results in 60% more cooking efficiency, saves up to 50% more energy.

Delayed timer, automatically keeps food warm for up to 12 hours.

Automatic and Programmable settings for savory stews, porridge, soups, fluffy rice, brown rice and sticky rice.

Free of added lead, Teflon and non-stick chemical glazes. Natural wholesome cooking.

Preserves natural juices, all the essential nutrients and vitamins.

Requires less liquid, eliminating the need for heavy seasoning and fats.

Slow cooking breakthrough innovation – up to 4 times faster to bring to a boil than conventional slow cookers, and then slowly simmer to gourmet perfection, sealing in flavor and retaining texture.

Microcomputer and precision thermostat built-in result in 60% more cooking efficiency.

Saves up to 50% energy in slow cooking.

Pre-programmed for savory stews, delicious soups and porridge, white, brown, sweet rice and whole grain rice.

Slow cooking time can be programmed up to 5 hours with 10 minute increments. Helps you manage your time more efficiently.

Push-button controls and an easy to read LCD display eliminate guesswork.

Large LCD clock & 24 hour preset timer lets you set it and go.

Automatically keeps warm for up to 20 hours.

8 cup rice / 4.2 quart slow cooker. Includes paddle & measuring cup.

FREE international recipe booklet featuring 30 original recipes by VitaClay Chef Suzanne.

Rice paddle and measuring cup included

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Cheesy Eco-Friendly Recipes

Brian Yalung — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:04:25 +0000

For the people who love to cook and eat, here are some good recipes to check out. We all hear of eco-friendly food around but the problem is we really cannot depict which are adhering towards eco-friendly principles. Much of this depends on how we are able to patronize consumer goods that are produced using the proper raw materials from eco-friendly practices.

Such a practice is being offered in the market today by Fiscalini Farms which produces a line of delectable raw milk, farmstead cheeses while taking extra care of their dairy cows and tending to their land.

Fiscalini Farms, located in Modesto, California is the first dairy in the U.S. to complete Validus certification program, which awards them the right to use the USDA/Validus “Certified Responsible Producer” label. Being a certified responsible producer means Fiscalini is recognized for excellence in prioritizing animal welfare, environmentally-friendly practices in milk processing to make their artisan cheese, and for food safety.

(Source) She Knows

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Some great uses for olive oil

David Allen — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:00:20 +0000

Olive oil is a wonderful product, but it does not have to always be used in cooking, as there are a number of other applications that you may not know and you will be surprised at the amount of jobs and solutions which can be done with a bottle of olive oil.

Shaving

Shine stainless steel

Remove eye makeup

Prevent wax from sticking to a candle holder

Care for your pet

Moisturize cuticles

Treat dry skin

Unstick a zip

Dust wooden furniture

Silence squeaky doors

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Kitchen protection from the Navy

David Allen — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:41 +0000

When you look at these gloves and aprons at first they look as if they could be fire proof let alone just being oven proof, but they are what they say and these really do the job and look the part.

These are actually made from old Swedish navy sacks which have been standing the test of time for a long time with all of the elements that you get at sea they would have to be, so could they survive in today’s kitchens? Yes they could and look brilliant too.

Priced at around $40

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Handmade sugar box

David Allen — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:00:18 +0000

Making this sugar boxes is a labour intensive process, in fact there thirteen steps to making one of these which actually makes you think when you see exactly how much these things cost to buy.

Features:

4 x 4 x 4.25 (in.)

Lacquer ware

Hand Wash Only. No Hot or Wet Fo

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

These are the sort of things that tourists would bring back from the markets!

Priced at $17.95

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I am not a paper cup

David Allen — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:00:20 +0000

How about replacing those old paper disposable cup which just little up everywhere causing a sticky mess along the paths etc.

Well forget about those cups now, because there is this “I am not a paper cup” its made from porcelain and comes with its own silicon lid, imagine the coffee flavour that will not bend up in your hand, sounds good for $20!

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Eco friendly cooking is here

David Allen — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:00:37 +0000

This is a great idea for anyone who wishes to save time and energy in the kitchen, by cooking everything all in one pot the amount of energy used is greatly reduced.

All that you to do is place the vegetables and even pasta in the separate containers, this will save water, as the steam from the boiling water will cook the vegetables in the top containers. Once the food is cooked the pan will drain off the water too, ideal!

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