Why kids should be in the kitchen By Suzanne Elvidge on Oct 13, 2010 Teaching children to cook helps them learn about food and nutrition. It also gives them a taste of independence as they prepare...
How to keep fit in the city By Suzanne Elvidge on May 10, 2010 Though you may not live in rural America where you can leave your house and run for miles down a dirt road, being a city gal doesn’t...
How to green your kitchen By Suzanne Elvidge on Mar 5, 2010 Modern kitchens are packed full of power-draining appliances and harsh chemicals that can be damaging to the environment. Making a...
Eco-friendly low energy kitchen gadgets By Suzanne Elvidge on Feb 4, 2010 As energy costs increase, and concerns about climate change grow, one of the ways to cut down on costs is to reduce the fuel used in...
Greek food and wine pairings By Suzanne Elvidge on Oct 11, 2009 Greece is a beautiful country, with a long history and a culture of good wines paired with good foods - in fact, the Greeks will...
Tips for preserving herbs, fruits and vegetables By Suzanne Elvidge on Sep 8, 2009 Summer is gone all too soon, but preserved herbs, fruits and vegetables will remind us of those long, hot days while you are in the...
How to grow vegetables without a garden By Suzanne Elvidge on Mar 31, 2009 It's amazing how much you can grow in even the smallest of gardens or window boxes - but what if your apartment doesn't have a yard,...
Eco-vacations: Eco-projects and eco-travel By Suzanne Elvidge on Mar 30, 2009 Did you know that a commercial jet on a flight from New York-to-Denver generates 840 to 1,660 pounds of carbon dioxide per passenger...
Tips for growing and cooking with your own herbs By Suzanne Elvidge on Mar 30, 2009 Fresh herbs add a wonderful flavor to home-cooked food, and are so much more delicious than the dried alternative. But buying fresh...
Eco-friendly tips: How to eat to save the planet By Suzanne Elvidge on Feb 13, 2009 Saving the planet seems a luxury in these difficult financial times - catalogues are full of pricy eco-gadgets, it isn't feasible...
Debunking miracle foods: Are exotic superfoods better than ordinary produce? By Suzanne Elvidge on Sep 3, 2008 Ten years ago, had you ever heard of goji (or wolf) berries or noni? Weren't cranberries just the canned jelly you had with your...
Is organic food healthier or just more expensive? By Suzanne Elvidge on Feb 17, 2008 At the market, organic carrots are twice the price of regular carrots, organic oats are nearly four times the price of the cheapest...