Monthly Archives: September 2012

How not to waste food

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Here are simple tips you could use to eat better, waste less, and nourish — not deplete — our planet:

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Simply Stone

Hot stone massage

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Ancient Native Americans used to treat aching muscles with hot stones warmed by fire. The modern revival of this hot … Continue reading

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Battery power

battery power

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Find out why you shouldn’t toss old disposable batteries in the trash.

 Disposal batteries contain toxic chemicals that can leach into the soil and … Continue reading

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Salmon style scotch egg with curry sauce

Scotch Eggs Recipe

 

Ingredients

4 very soft boiled eggs

2 cups mashed potatoes

Chopped herbs of your choice – I … Continue reading

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Gardening to repel mosquitoes

marigolds

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Spring is upon us and so are mosquitoes! Instead of swatting or spraying toxic pesticides, give your garden functional and … Continue reading

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Blue duiker

Blue duiker

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One of the inhabitants of the “Phantom Forest” is the Blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola), the smallest antelope … Continue reading

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How to create a bee friendly garden

Bee friendly garden

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Bee colonies are in decline due to the use of pesticides. Since bees pollinate many food crops, a world without … Continue reading

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