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Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone

Tue, Apr 09 2013 at 9:52 AM

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.

Mon, Apr 08 2013 at 8:00 AM

There are many ways to help fight hunger. One of them is to volunteer with your kids to help them truly understand that some kids go hungry every single day.

Will sulfites in wine give you a headache in Tuscany?

Fri, Apr 05 2013 at 4:00 PM

Take a few minutes and read some of the week’s news and posts from the wine world.

Food waste should be used for fuel

Fri, Apr 05 2013 at 8:00 AM

A thought-provoking infographic explains how we could be turning our food waste into fuel.

Cooking food inside compost

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 2:00 PM

Temperatures inside a compost pile can get hot enough to cook dinner — from fish to a roast.

First Lady invites 8- to 12-year-olds to create healthy lunches

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 2:00 PM

In the second Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, Michelle Obama, the USDA, the U.S. Department of Education, and Epicurious team up to get kids to enter their best original lunch recipes for a chance to attend the Kids’ State Dinner.

Starbucks introduces sustainable wood gift card

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 11:54 AM

The special edition gift cards meet Forest Stewardship Council standards and work like most other Starbucks gift cards. Why are people paying extra for them when they can get them for face value at Starbucks?

Iowa middle schoolers propose food waste legislation

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 8:00 AM

Republicans, McDonald’s and the American Forest & Paper Association oppose a bill, proposed by three students, that would curb food waste sent to landfills.

Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide

Tue, Apr 02 2013 at 4:08 PM

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

What is New Beer's Eve?

Tue, Apr 02 2013 at 1:17 PM

Every April 6, beer drinkers celebrate the anniversary of the fulfillment of one of FDR's campaign promises and the end of a long spell of 'near beer.'

Commenting (243)

I was very vigilant about

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:56 PM

I was very vigilant about food dyes even before I started feeding my kids much more naturally because I saw the difference in my youngest's behavior and mood after having foods that had been dyed. It is a concern with today's parents, but most of us tend to just avoid it instead of voicing our concerns to the food companies. It's time to start making a fuss.

It's very similar to yogurt.

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:54 PM

It's very similar to yogurt. It has no sugar in it, but it's not as sour as yogurt without sugar. I've never had kefir, but I think that I'll be learning about more of the ferments and will eventually get there. I put a little agave in my viili to sweeten it up just a bit, but you can also add chopped fruit or anything else you'd add to yogurt.

If I were a traditional

Fri, Jan 25 2013 at 4:57 PM

If I were a traditional reviewer, I'd agree. But professional restaurant critics (or reviewers) have a code they follow, and from what I understand part of that code is to visit a place three separate times and order a certain percentage of dishes off the menu. Since I only visit a place once, and I've worked in many restaurants, I understand that one bad night doesn't necessarily represent a restaurant. They could be short handed in the kitchen. The wait person may be having personal problems.

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