Check out these cookbooks that are guides for cutting down on food waste
More than one third of all food produced globally goes to waste, and 8 to 10 percent of all greenhouse […]
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Reducing salt in packaged and restaurant food: More voluntary targets are proposed, but progress is slow
Among the first articles I wrote as I began my journalism career was on salt. In 1982, salt was called “A New Villain” on the cover of Time magazine. Studies showed that high salt consumption led to high blood pressure. Now, more than 40 years later, government regulators still are focusing on voluntary targets rather than mandatory ones.
Dozens injured and 7 pets killed in fires causing Samsung to recall more than 1 million slide-in kitchen ranges
If you have a Samsung range, be sure to pay attention to this recall because these ranges are dangerous. Samsung is recalling about 1,120,905 slide-in electric ranges. The front-mounted knobs on can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, posing a fire risk. Samsung has received more than 300 reports of unintentional activation of the knobs.
Which states have the most invasive plant species?
My daughter Mona is a Ph.D. botanist. When she was in the ninth grade she said she was going to study horticulture and be a botanist. Mona loves plants. Whenever we go on vacation, she “botanizes,” checking out the plants, bushes, and tree and identifying them. When she was in the middle of doing her doctoral thesis on cape ivy, we took a trip to Spain and Portugal.
Are you enjoying the Olympics this year?
For some reason, I’m watching a lot of the Olympic Games this year. Maybe it’s because the world is in such turmoil and the sports contests are short then three winners are celebrated. It’s not like wars, natural disasters, climate change, or other world calamities. Also, it’s easy for me to watch the Olympics because I haven’t “cut the cord” yet.
Tips for safe food shopping at farmers markets
For years, I shopped at the local farmers market. We’re fortunate to have a large, permanent space provided for the market. Through the years, I haven’t noticed food safety errors, such as those pointed out in the in the food safety tips information provided below by the USDA. However, our farmers market is big with lots of foot traffic.
Federal court rules Google is an illegal monopoly
Monopoly power hurts consumers in so many ways every day. It’s good news that states and the federal government are bringing more antitrust actions. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled Monday that Google unlawfully leverages its dominance in the online search and related text advertising markets through exclusionary contracts, harming consumers and advertisers.
Origin 21 wall mirrors sold only at Lowe’s are being recalled due to risk of cuts and bruises
Huahong Art Home Shares is recalling about 27,400 oval and rectangle black framed wall mirrors. The recalled mirrors can detach from the metal hanger, causing the mirror to fall, posing a risk of cuts and bruises. Huahong has received 15 reports of the mirrors falling due to the hanger problem. No injuries have been reported.
FTC settlement shows why a car-repair contract may be a bad idea
Car repairs are a dreaded expense for most families. When you see a TV ad – with a celebrity saying