8 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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1994: I have fond memories of this year, as this was the year that I graduated from college. Anyone who graduated in 1994 will fondly remember both “Gin Blossoms” and “Beck”, the bands and the songs (and possibly their association … Continue reading
27 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buying food and other products in bulk has many “green” benefits: both in terms of protecting the sustainability of the planet, as well as projecting the green in your wallet. In terms of benefits to the planet, much of the … Continue reading
20 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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As a kid, I demanded my father bring me back something from every business trip he took. This resulted in far too many stuffed animals and other non-essentials (as well as elevated frustration levels of my very frugal and practical … Continue reading
6 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I owned a perfectly lovely white ‘puffy vest’, that I often reached for, but was never happy wearing. The reason for my dissatisfaction with this article of clothing was simple: the vest had a horrible pocket system. While it had … Continue reading
20 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I’ve long been intrigued by the idea of ‘buying a cow’, or at least part of one. Cow-sharing is something old made new again, and it has lots of upside. – It puts the consumers of the meat more directly … Continue reading
13 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buying in bulk: PART I PART II I knew it was the right thing to do, but I faced some challenges in shifting to bulk… The idea of ‘bulk buying’ and bulk food stores don’t necessarily conjure up the most … Continue reading
13 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buy bulk to avoid packaging: PART I PART II On my quest to be a ‘greener consumer’, I made the decision to buy less products with packaging. I knew enough to know that packaging wasn’t a good thing when it … Continue reading
30 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Somewhere along the way, the dark green part of my friend, The Leek, got a bad reputation. This nutritious portion of the plant is rarely included in recipes. In fact, nearly all recipes – especially those for potato leek soup … Continue reading
23 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Recently, our washing machine stopped working mid-cycle. From the living room, I heard what sounded like gravel grinding the bottom of the machine. This did not bode well. Sure enough, the washing machine was flashing an ‘error’ signal, and completely … Continue reading
9 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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As the calendar year winds down, I like to purge and clear out the refrigerator and ‘start fresh’ in new year. This often leads to the creation of a soup or two. Here’s one that can easily be adjusted to … Continue reading