Scientists Remove Corn Steroids, Find Unsuspecting ResultsDecember 5th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
New research out of Purdue University and published in a recent issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found what may be a money-saving discovery for the hybrid corn seed industry. Read More:Scientists Remove Corn Steroids, Find Unsuspecting ResultsGrill Over Corncobs for Extra FlavorJuly 1st, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
To add a smoky flavor to chicken and pork, he grills them over leftover corncobs, he recently told Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine. To use them:
Instead of composting cobs, you can store leftovers in the freezer so you’ll have them on hand when you’re ready to grill, advises Everyday writer Christine Richmond. Photo: Luigi Chisea Read More:Grill Over Corncobs for Extra FlavorNon-Organic Celery Packed with 67 PesticidesJune 2nd, 2010 - Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese
But it’s true. The Environmental Working Group claims non-organic celery – i.e. the stuff billions of people buy willy-nilly everyday – has 67 different kinds of pesticides. Celery was fingered as containing the most pesticides because of its structure; soft skin makes it very prone to absorption of things it touches. Have you ever stuck a stalk of celery in a glass of food coloring? Same idea. The scary part is the testing of vegetables, like celery, takes place after the United States Food & Drug Administration uses high-power pressure water systems to wash the produce. Fail. The Environmental Working Group released this information to help educate consumers about what they’re eating. Good idea, I doubt most people putting peanut butter and ants – err, raisins – on a stalk of celery know about its pesticide content. Other filthy dirty fruits and vegetables include cherries, nectarines, collard greens, and potatoes. On the other hand, corn, onions, avocados, and mangoes are among the cleanest produce. Hooray! Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Start an Organic GardenMay 3rd, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
If your mom loves to garden—or if you’d like to help her get started—pick up a container or two of Ecosource’s Organic Grow Your Own Seedling Starter Kits for Mother’s Day. Nine USDA-certified organic varieties are available for last-minute shoppers (ground, 2-day or overnight shipping): A Strawberry Kit is also available, but the seedlings are not organic. Each kit ($15.99) contains instructions, an eco-friendly tray, high-quality soil, a reusable “greenhouse bag” and biodegradable seedling starter shells, all housed in a decorative container. Users can start up to 10 seedlings and then transplant them into their gardens. Ecosource founders Chad Callihan and Chuck Rose quit the corporate world and started the Decatur, GA-based company in 2006 to develop stylish, affordable and eco-friendly products. “We’re not trying to be perfect, but we’re learning every day about how to make better choices for ourselves and the future of our children’s planet,” they state. “We hope that by sharing our experience, you’ll want to do the same.” Read More:Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Start an Organic GardenBroccoli More Popular than Carrots, 2 to 1January 8th, 2010 - Barbara FeinerAOL recently teamed with Woman’s Day magazine to learn more about Americans’ eating habits. Survey participants were asked, “Which vegetable do you eat most often?” The results follow:
Broccoli’s score is impressive. As for French fries? Well, at least they scored only 2% of the vote. From Our Organic Blog
Black Bean and Corn ScoopsAugust 21st, 2009 - Barbara Feiner
As summer picnic and barbecue season winds down, make your next seasonal dish stress-free with a no-cook appetizer that’s perfect for potlucks or cookouts. Our weekend recipe comes from Ingrid Hoffmann, host of Simply Delicioso on the Food Network and author of Simply Delicioso: A Collection of Everyday Recipes with a Latin Twist. “Entertaining doesn’t have to be a time-consuming and tiresome process,” she says. “With a few ingredients, you can create simple and tasty recipes.” Best of all, this healthful recipe will appeal to both children and adults. All of the ingredients should be available at your local natural and organic food store. Black Bean and Corn Scoops1 bag tortilla chips
Recipe and photo courtesy of Tostitos Read More:Black Bean and Corn ScoopsCorn, Tomato & Vidalia Onion SaladAugust 18th, 2006 - Barbara Feiner
These days, Vidalias are often my top onion choice, adding a distinctive sweetness to any recipe. They’re rich in vitamin C and fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free. Weight Watchers even chose Vidalia onions as its pick of the season in the spring. This easy-to-prepare recipe, adapted from The Vidalia Sweet Onion Lovers Cookbook, combines some of summer’s favorite flavors. All of the ingredients should be available at your local natural and organic food store. Corn, Tomato & Vidalia Onion Salad Makes 4 servings
Photo by Lori Grice Read More:Corn, Tomato & Vidalia Onion Salad |
That sounds like the bizzaro world version of “contains 100 daily servings of vitamins and minerals.”
I savored my first Vidalia onion more than 15 years ago during a business trip to Atlanta. I soon learned these Georgia treasures were mild enough to be eaten like apples, and a colleague sent me home with a 10-lb. bag.
