http://www.newgreenbasics.com Greener ways to cook, shop or clean Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:53:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Getting the LEDs In and Out By Kate Heyhoe   LEDs are "in" and it's time to get the word out about their energy-saving profile. Unlike compact fluorescent bulbs, they don't contain mercury and they're even more energy efficient. And if you use a MacBook Air (like me), you're seeing this by the ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/product-reviews/leds/ Why Wakame? Why Not! By Kate Heyhoe Wakame salad has become the darling of sushi bars and take-out cases. It’s slightly spicy, with a sweet-tart balance, and a toothsome chewiness that belies its origins as a sea vegetable—especially one that has been dried, reconstituted, prepared as a salad, and shipped frozen. Once ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/cooking-and-food/recipes-and-cookbooks/kates-wakame-salad/   How Super-Sweet It Is! By Kate Heyhoe   A food's color makes an impact on consumer acceptance, and the normal color isn't always the preferred one. Food coloring, for instance, is added to some farmed salmon to make it look bright rosy-red (not the dull, pastel pink it would be otherwise). Even so-called ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/lifestyle/stevia/   Fox News, April 21, 2009   Video of Kate's interviewon Fox News in Austin Texas   Washington Post, A Mighty Appetite, April 22, 2009 Earth Day Food for Thought: Shrinking Your ‘Cookprint’ by Kim O'Donnel Excerpt: Cookbook author Kate Heyhoe would like you to put down that organic avocado and chew on this morsel for a moment: When it ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/about-cooking-green/reviews-interviews-and-more/ Kate Heyhoe answers questions about her new book... Cooking GreenReducing Your Carbon Footprint in the Kitchenthe New Green Basics Way What do you mean by "shrink your cookprint"? Your "cookprint" measures the entire environmental impact you make on the planet when you cook or eat—whether you cook the meal or someone else ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/cooking-and-food/cooking-green/author-interview/ Neat Sweets Green Star Review  This Mother’s Day (and every day) keep Mother Earth in mind, with Alter Eco Organic Chocolate Bars. We’ve been impressed with all nine flavors, from Moka Milk to Dark Mint. Rich and imminently satisfying, these chocolate bars easily stand out among their competitors. Which is not surprising, ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/product-reviews/cooking-products/alter-eco-chocolates/ Green Star Review  Two microcannery brands of wild albacore tuna floated across our desks recently: Wild Planet and Wild Pacific Albacore brands have similar names, and both are small but unrelated canneries in the Pacific Northwest. These days, knowing which fish species to eat can be confusing, even for the most informed ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/product-reviews/cooking-products/wild-albacore-tuna/ with Lemongrass & Mushrooms Serves 2-3 3 tbsp peanut oil 1 lb albacore tuna, loin cut into 1-inch chunks Salt & pepper to taste 1 stalk lemongrass, minced 1 small shallot, chopped 2 dried chilies (or to taste) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups shitake mushrooms, sliced 2 cups bok choy, ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/cooking-and-food/recipes-and-cookbooks/thai-style-albacore/ Makes 6 sandwiches 3 six-ounce cans of troll-caught albacore, drained 2 1-pound soft French or Italian bread loaves 3 tablespoons drained capers 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons olive paste (olivada) or olive spread 2-1/2 ounce packages fresh arugula or watercress 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/cooking-and-food/recipes-and-cookbooks/salade-nicoise-sandwiches/ with Zucchini & Oranges Serves 6   1-1/2 lbs fresh tuna, cut into one inch cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Salt & ... http://www.newgreenbasics.com/cooking-and-food/recipes-and-cookbooks/moroccan-tuna-skewers/