Food+Drink
Packed Lunch Ideas Without the Waste
When we think about packing lunch, we probably imagine brown baggin’ it to school, but kids aren’t the only ones that pack their lunches! Here are some packed lunch ideas to help you save money and eat better at work.
Ensalada Mixta with Salsa, Olives and Avocado
This delightfully simple salad has a Mexican flare that will leave you satisfied and put you in the mood for summer fun.
Automatic Ice Makers Are Major Home Energy Vampires: Report
If you’re keen on cubes, you may want to consider shutting off your automatic ice machine and reverting to the good ol’ tray method. A recent study has revealed that ice machines gobble up 20% of the electricity used by refrigerator/freezers.
Spotted: Eco-Glass Wine Bottles
While stocking the house for an evening of board games, I hit up the wine aisle of our local grocery store and was intrigued by a wine display with an “Eco-Glass” label. What is this Eco-Glass?
Radiation is Rising: High-Iodine Recipes to Relieve Your Thyroid
Radiation levels are rising and most Bay Area locations are already out of Potassium Iodide (KI) supplements, but there’s still a way you can protect yourself from radiation and limit your body’s absorption of radioactive iodine–eat more seaweed!

















