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The Fight Against Kitchen Illiteracy

July 23rd, 2009 2 Comments

 It’s almost impossible to maintain a healthy lifestyle if you don’t cook.  Believe me, I’ve tried. Unfortunately for most of us, as take-out obsessed New Yorkers, are kitchen illiterate. We store wine glasses in our stoves! (If we even have a stove). A major perk is to have a dishwasher. Some of us have never [...]

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A Scrub You (and the Earth) Will Love

July 22nd, 2009 1 Comment

When we moved into a new apartment a few months ago, all newly renovated with the latest in eco-friendly features, it made me realize it was time to get serious about doing away with some of my less than eco-friendly regular purchases.

Category: NY Finds  NY Green

Eco-Friendly Clothing: Not Your Mom’s Jeans

July 15th, 2009 No Comments

I remember as a kid seeing my mom and those fabulous angels (Charlie´s, that is) wearing the most wonderful wide-leg trousers. They seemed to make everyone look so tall (bear in mind, my mother is 5´3″) and feminine. It´s a wonder they ever went out of fashion. Tierra Del Forte, the designer of her eponymous [...]

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Food Safety: Welcome to the (Temperature) Danger Zone

July 9th, 2009 1 Comment

Here are two classic New York moments involving food:
You come home at 2 AM after a long night out, buy a pizza to share with your friends, only to pass out immediately after. You wake up the next morning, cold pizza leftovers next to you, and it’s looking pretty good. Do you eat it?
OR
You come home [...]

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Urban Gardening: A Great Escape

July 2nd, 2009 3 Comments

A fire escape in NYC is as close to a balcony as some New Yorkers can get.  Some are larger than the standard 3-4 foot deep metal landings, giving way to mini porches with small folding chairs and plants of all kinds.

Category: NY Green

Summer Is Farmer’s Market Season

July 1st, 2009 No Comments

Summer is in full swing, which means it’s farmer’s market season! There’s really no better way to get beautiful, fresh produce, flowers, meat, eggs, and yummy baked goods, all at a major discount.
Let’s consider your shopping options:
A. Shop under the harsh fluorescent lights of the supermarket (the musak version of any Dave Matthews song is a [...]

Category: NY Green

The Terrarium Project

June 25th, 2009 4 Comments

You can make yourself one of these beautiful terrariums in less than an hour and for around $20!  A terrarium is not only beautiful enough to give as a gift (housewarming present!) but is also great for those of you who have nibble-y pets.

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Small Space Solutions: Windowboxes

June 18th, 2009 2 Comments

Finding it hard to cope with a lack of outdoor gardening space?  Small container planting, especially in windows can easily help!   A window box could add a whole new dimension to your home.  It’s unbelievable how different my interior feels when I open the curtains to see an abundance of green and bright colors!

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My bedbug saga, continued.

June 17th, 2009 6 Comments

Last week I shared a dirty secret: I had bedbugs. Now here’s how I got rid of them.
I had three things on my mind when trying to figure out how to wage war against my bedbugs: efficacy, cost, and environmental health. Getting rid of the bugs was clearly my first priority, yet I certainly didn’t [...]

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Smart Solutions to Plant Placement

June 11th, 2009 5 Comments

I started my plant collection with just a couple little pots on a table next to my window.  Over the years, I have had to adapt to my tight quarters and my wild cats’ desperate attempts to sabotage any greenery indoors.
Smart solutions to plant placement is key: think brackets, shelves, plant stands, hooks and hangers.

Category: NY Green