Food and Drink

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Are rising temperatures causing lower crop yields?

The negative effects of climate change are well documented, from rising sea levels to melting polar ice caps, but rising temperatures might just start to hit us where it really hurts: the world's collective bread basket. Read More »

How to build a kitchen compost storage container that keeps flies out

One inconvenience about composting is that it's generally a good idea to keep the compost bin away from the house. Read More »

Is McDonald's going green?

Many of you probably read Newsweek's story about the greenest big companies in America. The biggest one that surprised me was McDonald's and its ranking of #22. Read More »

editor's picks

Recipe for preserved lemons

Posted by Beth S.

Lemons aged in salt become their own kind of pickle, adding a mellow warmth to winter's slow-cooked stews and soups. Read More »

How to explain away ants in the coffee...

Posted by Beth S.

Lemons are supposed to lead to lemonade - but what about ants in the tea kettle? Read More »

Why Bob Greene should not endorse bottled water

Posted by Linda A.

Oprah's personal trainer, Bob Greene, has a health program (Best Life) that is sponsored by Nestle's Pure Life bottled water. I would like to convince him that this is a mistake. Join me in writing him a letter about the unhealthy aspects of bottled water. Read More »