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Mainers who have purchased food from local farms certified as organic have felt safe in the knowledge that the label meant they were getting a chemical-free product. But the discovery of high levels of forever chemicals in soil and groundwater is throwing into question the safety of food grown or raised in the state. Songbird … Read more
Duffy’s corned beef platter with a Guinness (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri) STATEN ISLAND, NY — West Brighton residents know their neighborhood eats and drinks. But if you’re headed to the North Shore for a day of festivities at the St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 6, there are a few things you need to know. … Read more
Eco-Friendly Bottles of Wine, for a Sustainable and Delicious SipGreen Matters .
Do you love sweets? What about sweet desserts? OH!! What about…… MACARONS?! If this sounds like something that’s right up your alley then have I got the perfect side hobby for you! Local bakery, Bella Cora, is looking for locals to become “taste testers” for future desserts! The bakery shared a Facebook post this past … Read more
Which LEGO Juniors set is best? LEGO makes some of the world’s most popular toys. For children ages 4-7, Lego Juniors is the perfect introduction to big-time LEGO building. Juniors sets contain quick-start elements and numbered, prepacked bags that can be built without the help of adults. If you are looking for a LEGO Junior/LEGO … Read more
Buying organic is one of those things we know we’re supposed to do without hesitation. It means we’re supporting the environment and sustainable farming practices, while also cutting back on how many pesticides we’re consuming. But the reality is that buying exclusively organic foods can be extremely unaffordable. Depending on where you live, it may … Read more
Which LEGO Juniors set is best? LEGO makes some of the world’s most popular toys. For children ages 4-7, Lego Juniors is the perfect introduction to big-time LEGO building. Juniors sets contain quick-start elements and numbered, prepacked bags that can be built without the help of adults. If you are looking for a LEGO Junior/LEGO … Read more
People express surprise that I’m such a strong proponent of local food and say they don’t hear me emphasize organic. Don’t I think it’s important? Sure I do, but I’ve come to take “organic” for granted. Then the question comes up — do I think local food or organic food is the most important concept? … Read more
When I arrived in Sedalia, it was suggested to me by my colleague Behka, that one idea might be to check out as many local places to eat in Sedalia and our bordering towns as I could. It is always a good way to gauge a small town. Not the chain restaurants, the local places. … Read more
How to Make Kombucha | Food&Wine Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore Food & Wine Close this dialog window Share&More Close this dialog window View image How to Make Kombucha at Home this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. .
Ecologists and biologists have long recognized that artificial light at night can have adverse effects on the health of humans and terrestrial wildlife, including disrupted sleep patterns, feeding schedules, and reproductive cycles. A growing body of research is showing that marine life is also sensitive to artificial light, including extremely low levels and certain wavelengths, … Read more
I have to admit I haven’t watched “American Idol” in forever. But now that a 22-year-old Jersey guy, Cole Hallman, has advanced on the show I may have to return. I’m a sucker for a great backstory. Here’s a modest guy from Manasquan, New Jersey who didn’t get involved with music at all until he … Read more
Which maca powders are best? Health is at the top of a long list of priorities and responsibilities, although many often prioritize other things. This is especially true because the result of doing certain activities is usually imminent, unlike the benefit of taking care of your body and health, which takes a bit of time … Read more
Trudy’s is now on my shortlist of places I must visit. Near the top of my bucket list. Only in Your State is a national publication. The writers travel the highways and byways of Middle America in search of good food, local traditions, and a welcoming culture. Somehow, the magazine made it to Idaho City. … Read more
One of our Ocean County Irish Pubs makes the list of Best of NJ, Best Irish Pubs in New Jersey. North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey, and Jersey Shore were all rated, and one fantastic Ocean County Irish Pub made the list. I love these lists that Best of NJ put together. We have some … Read more
Which maca powders are best? Health is at the top of a long list of priorities and responsibilities, although many often prioritize other things. This is especially true because the result of doing certain activities is usually imminent, unlike the benefit of taking care of your body and health, which takes a bit of time … Read more