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San Francisco Becomes First City to Require Composting
If you haven't jumped on the composting bandwagon yet, now might be a good time to start: composting is slowly but surely being written into the law. Last week, San Francisco, CA, became the first US city to pass a bill requiring mandatory recycling of food scraps. The legislation, which takes effect this Fall, asks all of the city's residents and businesses — including restaurants — to compost food scraps.
Do You Have a Compost Bin?
Last weekend when I was cooking at FabSugar's house, I was surprised to see a stylish, yet eco-friendly compost bin in her kitchen. Although she's not much of a big cook, she is a fan of helping the environment. Fab's commitment to green living has inspired me to start composting.
Yummy Links: From Dancing Rocco to Harvey Wallbanger
- Rocco DiSpirito will be a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. — BuzzSugar
- The 411 on how long you should keep dry spices. — Chow
- McCain Frozen Foods' new advertising campaign capitalizes on the fact that they have the same name as presidential candidate, John McCain.
Yum's August Must Haves
The dog days of Summer are upon us, and August is an exciting month this year. Not only is it a time for Summer vacations, but both the Beijing Olympics and Slow Food Nation are happening. Here's my list of everything you need to survive (and celebrate!) August in the most fabulous foodie style.
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Off to Market Recap: Compost Pail
Since I'm determined to keep up with my resolution to start composting, I have to purchase a compost pail. This is where I asked you for assistance: you headed off to market in search of cool compost pails. I live in a studio apartment, so you looked for bins that are compact, modern, and stylish.
Off to Market: Compost Pail
Since I'm determined to keep up with my resolution to start composting, I have to purchase a compost pail. This is where I need your assistance: Let's head off to market in search of cool compost pails. I live in a studio apartment, so look for bins that are compact, modern, and stylish — if it's sitting on my kitchen counter I want it to be pretty.
Thanksgiving Tip: Use Food as Serveware
When planning a dinner as momentous as Thanksgiving, there are lots of elements to consider on top of cooking, like selecting the right menu (and bird!), detailing an oven plan, and considering your budget. But one thing I firmly believe you shouldn't have to stress about is doing the dishes.
Spare yourself — and the environment!
Dining Among the Redwoods at Sunset's Celebration Weekend
On a recent weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Sunset's Celebration Weekend, an outdoor event dedicated to all things lifestyle, from gardening to home improvement to, of course, food. The festival, which took place under a shining sun at Sunset magazine's headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, featured cooking demos from chefs like Cindy Pawclyn, Jamie Lauren, and Aaron McCargo, Jr.; composting seminars from Sunset editors; wine tastings; and vendors selling fresh greens, molés, and gelato. There was tons of food and drink to sample: I spotted everything from grilled sausages to watermelon beer to the tallest strawberry daiquiris known to man.
Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?
Well, Easter and Passover went down without a hitch, so we've moved on to the next big thing: wedding season and planning friends' engagement celebrations!
We also found the time to make chocolate banana bites, shop for a compost pail, and debate the merits of cooking shows.
Were you around for it all?
Yummy Links: From Jacques Pepin to Parmesan Fondue
- Jacques Pepin on cooking for Obama. — 7x7
- Looking for an indoor composting system? Choose one of these composters.
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