Stanford University’s recent, widely reported study on organic food is limited
Several people have asked me about the Stanford University study findings released earlier this month that said there isn’t much […]
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Winning a $25 gift certificate to a winery is my best consumer experience this week, while lawn edging from Home Depot disappoints
By Rita R. Robison This week, I loved winning a gift certificate, while I struggled with lawn edging from Home
What needs to be done to reduce food waste in America?
By Rita R. Robison I admit it. Sometimes I don’t get my vegetables cooked. Rotten, they go in the compost
Recall of the Week: Expanded recall of cantaloupes by Burch Equipment, with the addition of honeydew melons
Photo: Luigi Riganese North Carolina-based Burch Equipment is expanding its recall to include all of this growing season's cantaloupes and
Read about walking tours, boomer financial woes, gay pride, and great local produce on Blogging Boomer Carnival #264
By Rita R. Robison This week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival is hosted by Sightings From 60. Take a look at the
Consumers urged to buy fruits and vegetables with least amount of pesticide residue
Pesticide residues are widespread on conventional crops, the Environmental Working Group found in analyzing reports by federal agencies. The most
Planting my garden is this week’s best consumer experience, while packaging for checkbooks disappoints
By Rita R. Robison During several sun breaks this week, I had fun planting my garden. However, I wasn’t pleased
Bloggers celebrate their fifth anniversary with travel tips, financial discussions, food and health issues, and pet love
Blog carnivals collect links pointing to blog articles on a particular topic. A blog carnival is like a special interest
Consumer group says U.S. needs better system to track animals to prevent ‘mad cow disease’
By Rita R. Robison Two consumers that I know don’t eat meat or poultry anymore due to outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform