It came at me from all sides.
I can’t tell you how many people recommended that I try Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day, a technique of bread baking that requires zero kneading and truly makes bread simple. I got the book from the library long ago and read up on Jeff Hertzberg and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'product review'
Whole Wheat Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day Review…and Soaked?
February 24th, 2010 · 29 Comments · recipes
Tags: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day·baking·bread·grains·product review·whole wheat
Charlie’s Soap Natural Laundry Detergent and All-Purpose Cleaner: A Mixed Review
January 20th, 2010 · 18 Comments · Cleaning, What to Buy
You would think that by my age I would have learned to follow directions. Charlie’s Soap for laundry instructed me to run an empty-ish load with two scoops of soap and a few rags. The purpose was to clean out residue from other detergents that remains in the washing machine and would interfere with the [...]
Review and Giveaway: SKOY Cloths
December 22nd, 2009 · 87 Comments · Avoiding Waste, Cleaning, Decreasing Disposables in December
I had been seeing reviews for Skoy cloths as substitutes for paper towel here and there around the blogosphere, and my interest was definitely piqued. As I was awaiting a sample for my very own, I guess I was expecting some sort of fancy microfiber cloth cousin. That’s so far from the actual outcome!
I wasn’t [...]
Tags: Cleaning·giveaway·product review·reducing waste·Skoy cloths
The Final Answer: How Does Biokleen Dishwasher Detergent Work? (And Their Other Stuff Too?)
November 23rd, 2009 · 12 Comments · Cleaning, What to Buy
Hah-leluia!
It was a Sunday morning when I opened the dishwasher. Appropriately, I woke husband up singing the Halleluia chorus when I saw the job Biokleen dishwasher detergent did.
Clear glasses?
Check.
Cut the grease?
Check.
Zero food residue?
Check.
100% success, zero rejections?
Check.
It even cleaned my yogurt jar, which I’ve found, since having to handwash them for two weeks, have little spots [...]
Tags: Biokleen·dishwasher·dishwasher detergent·green cleaners·laundry·product review
Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil
October 30th, 2009 · 50 Comments · Uncategorized
This is a little backward, posting a review and giveaway before explaining WHY I’m choosing to use coconut oil in my cooking and giving you some Food for Thought, but the concept meshed so perfectly with the Healthy Fats Carnival that here we are. My calendar and I rarely get along anyway! Look for more [...]
GIVEAWAY: Nina Planck Real Food Books!
October 14th, 2009 · 70 Comments · Uncategorized
My poor book club gals have to put up with my foodie-ness all the time in conversation and at restaurants (we went to a place with local, grassfed meats and organic produce tonight – divine!!!), and now I’m making them read about food for my month’s book choice. Luckily, the book I chose is, like [...]
My Favorite Non-Toxic Laundry Option: Soap Nuts Review
September 30th, 2009 · 17 Comments · Cleaning
The zoo knows something you might not.
On our last family trip to the zoo, my attention was caught by the standard announcement at the stingray touch experience. They tell everyone to roll up sleeves (even short sleeves) and pull back long hair. Want to know why? Because there is detergent and shampoo residue in your [...]
