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On a Mission: Eco-Moms Live Sustainability

Here’s a nice little article from the Inquirer about a group of five Swarthmore moms, who took a deep look at their lifestyles to see just how sustainable they were. They then decided to go on a mission to live a more eco-friendly life. The article revisits them after two years. Were they able to

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August 25, 2010
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Inspirational Garden Awards: Nominate!

Hey, garden lovers! It’s time to nominate your favorite gardener. UC green is seeking nominations for its Inspirational Garden Awards. Here’s a little more information: The 2010 awards will honor nominees for outstanding examples of creative front yard and public space gardening.  All nominees will be invited to the mansion at Woodlands for a reception

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August 24, 2010
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Meat Market: Locavore-Friendly Cheesteaks

There are plenty of foods you want to eat, even if you can’t necessarily feel good about it. Well, Philly Homegrown, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation’s new Eat Local initiative, is here to help.  They’ve recruited Frog Commissary founder Steve Poses to serve up cheesesteaks made using only ingredients grown and produced within

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August 24, 2010
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Shop Talk: Three Potato Four Opens in Manayunk

Three Potato Four, the addictive online resource for repurposed and salvaged home decor, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Manayunk.  Husband and wife owners Janet Morales and Stu Eli will celebrate the launch of their new venture on Saturday, August 28, noon – 8 p.m. Regular shop hours will be Fridays and Saturdays, noon

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August 23, 2010
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Stay Tuned: The Food Trust’s Night Market

UWISHUNU shared an exciting little rumor yesterday about a fall Night Market put on by The Food Trust. I did some digging and local blogs are all over this news. Apparently the market is inspired by lively, night time bazaars that are commonplace throughout Asia. Meal Ticket shared that it will be held six times

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August 20, 2010
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#018 September 2010/Environment/Water

The River Wild

by Bernard Brown
I waded in from a rocky bank in the mountains of Schuylkill County and quickly forgot what I was looking for. My plan on that hot afternoon had been to snorkel for turtles, a pursuit that involves actively investigating underwater boulders and snags. Instead, I watched the fish and rocks on the bottom

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August 20, 2010
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#018 September 2010/Design/Energy/Green Building/GridPhilly

Grid’s Do-It-Yourself Home Weatherizing Guide

As part of Grid’s continuing effort to prepare you for the expiration of the PECO rate caps (see August’s cover story), we’re offering you this handy guide to weatherizing your home. The materials you’ll need for these projects, which cost between $5 and $20, are available at your local, independent hardware store. Implement these quick,

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August 20, 2010
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Farm Profile: High View Farm

In June, High View Farm’s Linda Geren brought half a hog to Reading Terminal Market for PASA’s “Snout-to-Tail” seminar. Local chefs made some miraculous creations with the rich, flavorful meat, but Geren’s humble homemade scrapple—served with homemade apple butter and new potatoes—might have been the star.

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August 20, 2010
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Cheese Of The Month: Claudio’s Mozzarella

Claudio Specialty Foodsby tenaya darlington, madamefromage.blogspot.comIf you’ve never had fresh mozzarella—I’m talking one-hour-old—do yourself a favor and stroll down to Claudio’s in the Italian Market. It’s one of the few places in the city where you can still observe a food tradition in action. Like Nan Zhou (927 Race St.), the noodle bar in Chinatown

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August 20, 2010
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#018 September 2010/Cooking/Food/Guides

Bag It

Spruce up that sack lunch with these easy recipes
Recipes and photos by Marisa McClellan
The days are getting shorter. Labor Day is on the horizon. Soon there’ll be a hint of a chill in the morning air. This can only mean one thing: Fall is coming, and with it fresh school (or office) supplies, one or

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August 20, 2010
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