Living eco-consciously and other fun stuff!
My favorite all purpose pre-made scrubber is Bon Ami. It has been around since 1886 because it works so well and even better, it is non-toxic and biodegradable! It is great for many surfaces…I use it in the bathroom and kitchen on tile, sinks, counters and even sometimes on pots and pans to scrub away burnt-on food. It retails for just over $1 – well worth it!
[from the January 2007 issue of Vegetarian Times]
By turning off the faucet between rinses while brushing your teeth or washing your face, you save up to 10 gallons of water per day!
That is 3,650 gallons of water a year!
Please plan to attend Chicago’s signature adoption event-the event that launched PAWS Chicago in 1998-showcasing homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Come press your nose against Oak Street and Michigan Avenue storefront windows to see over 350 homeless animals from more than 36 shelters and rescues, and showcased in over 60 store locations! If you would like to volunteer for this event, click here .
Category : Food & Beverages
Blackstrap molasses is a natural sweetener with big health benefits. I have a tablespoon of it every day to take advantage of the iron, calcium, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6 that is packed inside. It is somewhat of an acquired taste but since I love it, it goes down easily and often works to satisfy my sweet-tooth!
Blackstrap molasses has been said to cure or help with many conditions such as constipation, diabetes, anemia, anxiety, acne, fibroid tumours, insomnia, arthritic pain, high blood pressure, heart palpitations and symptoms of menopause. Some people have reported grey hair returning to the original color.
I just ran across this awesome organization that uses hair clippings from salons and dog groomers to make mats that soak up oil from oil spills. It is super easy to donate – please encourage your salon or groomer to participate. The only cost to them is shipping the clippings which I’m sure wouldn’t be that much at all and would be well worth it in exchange for the difference the clippings will make in cleaning oil spills!
Eric & I were very excited for the opening of Rocco’s as it is super close to home. It is a great addition to the neighborhood and the outdoor seating makes it a must go spot for alfresco dining.
The service has been great thus far so I’m hoping it stays that way as they get busier.
I know bruschetta is a rather simple thing to make but theirs is AMAZING – possibly one of the best versions we’ve ever had. They add balsamic vinegar to it and I think that is what makes it so wonderful.
Eric has tried the minestrone which was good but nothing to rave about. Our friends ordered the calamari and by looking at the empty plate it must have been decent.
Eric’s brother got the meatball sandwich which is meatballs, marinara and provolone on baguette along with the fries and was pleased. I ordered the grilled veggie sandwich – eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms and pesto mayo on baguette with a side of marinara and instead of fries I got a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. The side of marinara didn’t actually come with my sandwich so I had to ask for it to be brought out. Eggplant can be difficult to eat on a sandwich as the skin is tough to bite through. They cut it in spears which makes it impossible to bite. I tried a few times and found myself with a spear of eggplant hanging out of my mouth after sliding out of the sandwich, I’m not a fan of eating with my hands so holding it in my hand with I attempted to bite off a chunk didn’t work so I eventually removed all of the eggplant spears from the sandwich. It was good, not amazing but I’m sure I’ll order it again – I’ll just skip the eggplant though.
Eric is a HUGE salad fan so he ordered the chopped salad which he quickly announced was the worst salad he had ever had! Their online menu says it is mixed greens, tomato, roasted peppers, artichokes, bacon, blue cheese and Italian vinaigrette, however I recall seeing it also had broccoli and noodles and who knows what else. To start they forgot the bacon so Eric had to ask for a small bowl of bacon to sprinkle on. After that he just thought it was not good…it was super WATERY – YUCK…he didn’t even come close to finishing it.
Next we’ll give the pizza a try – I’ll let you know what we think
Eating organic food is very important to me so it is important that I offer the same high standards of food to my dog Winston. He is a big fan of the chicken and rice dry dog food. The great thing I can by it in 25lb bags – it lasts forever but it is nice to buy in bulk – many other natural dog foods at the store don’t come in bags that large. I purchase mine at Whole Foods Market but they also have it at Target.
Check out their page – What’s In It – What’s Not!
All after-tax profits from Newman’s Own and Newman’s Organics are given away to educational and charitable organizations so you can feel good about your purchase in more ways than one!
They DO NOT test their food on animals in laboratories as many companies do…they do testing in labs WITHOUT animals and then animals in shelters test it out to give their seal of approval on the flavor
Category : Animals
Adopt A Pet & Save A Life
Three million healthy and treatable dogs and cats are put down every year in shelters across America. These animals are loving, happy and loyal dogs and cats who ended up in shelters through no fault of their own.
My little Winston is from a L.A. County Shelter
Category : Food & Beverages
In an effort to consume less animal products and thus create less stress on our environment, I ordered a few new cookbooks with recipes for dairy/egg free cupcakes and ice cream. They just arrived and I’m really looking forward to get in the kitchen with them! Once I dive into them I’ll give you more information
The Art Institue‘s New Modern Wing opens on Saturday, May 16!
Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Renzo Piano, the Modern Wing will provide a new home for the museum’s collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. Now a decade in the making, this 264,000 square-foot building makes the Art Institute the second largest art museum in the United States. The building will house the museum’s world-renowned collections of modern European painting and sculpture, contemporary art, architecture and design, and photography. The extraordinary scope and quality of these collections will be a revelation; each will be displayed more comprehensively than ever before. The opening of the Modern Wing will allow the Art Institute to take its rightful place as one of the world’s great collections of modern and contemporary art.
Save your $12 and check it out for FREE from May 16-23!
Museum Hours
Monday–Wednesday, 10:30–5:00
Thursday, 10:30–8:00
(Free General Admission 5:00–8:00)
Friday, 10:30–5:00
Saturday–Sunday, 10:00–5:00
