By Heather Callaghan The regulation guidelines for expired foods are few and arbitrary, really. They are also voluntary. They sprang up in the 1970s for more consumer information and perceived freshness. Expiration labels are only required by law for infant formula and baby foods; other…
By Heather Callaghan Shareable.net, where have you been all of my life? I clicked all over you recently. Shareable is a non-profit news hub for people to share ideas and real how-to information for transformation amid a crisis-ridden world. Read: grassroots economics. A fallen economy…
By Natural Blaze A British gentleman shows how he cheaply heats his home office without turning up the heat. He also uses this method in his boat. No cords and safe to use. He says this costs 8 pence a day which is about $0.15…
By Heather Callaghan Autumn is a wonderful time for farmers’ markets, orchard fruits, crisp air and…fruit flies! You walk in the kitchen, think you might see something moving, adjust your eyes to focus until one of them starts getting considerably larger – it’s about to…
By Daisy Luther What better way to celebrate basil season than to make fresh pesto? That potent, garlicky sauce is the bedrock of many quick, simple meals. Not only is it delicious, but it’s loaded with nutrients and antioxidants! Pesto contains vitamins A, K, and…
By Daisy Luther The lower your income is, the more difficult it is to be particular about what you feed your family. This probably isn’t an earth-shattering revelation to anyone, but if you feel like experimenting, try to buy a week’s worth of healthy food…
By Heather Callaghan Vehicle? No — borrowed. Check. Seat moves forward to the pedals? Of course not. Cold torrential downpour. Check. Winds whipping at high speeds. Check. Illegal activity? Check. More on that later. I would say pedal to the metal, but I couldn’t reach…
