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Weekday Vegetarian: Cauliflower and Chestnut Gratin

Photo: Kelly Rossiter I was cleaning out my fridge the other day and I had two ingredients that had got pushed to the back after my Thanksgiving dinner party . One was a bag of cauliflower which had already been cleaned and cut into florets and the other was a bowl of roasted chestnuts . I hate food waste at an… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Weekday Vegetarian: Bombay Aloo

Photo: Kelly Rossiter For those of you who are tired of hearing about Thanksgiving or who aren’t planning on hosting or attending a big Thanksgiving dinner, here is something completely different. Make yourself an Indian inspired dinner instead. This is one of those dishes that is a staple of Indian restaurants, but is easy to

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North Sea Fisheries Throw Away Half Their Catch

Photo: Guardian North Sea fishermen throw away almost a million dead and dying fish every year. Most are tossed back because they are too small or the wrong kind or will make the fishing boats over their quota. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall , national treasure, celebrity chef and serious food campaigner was so outraged at this “insane waste” that he has started a campaign, Fish Fight, to get this practice banned. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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To Determined Young Social Innovators, the Highest Tech Is Low

Mention social good to generation Y — or other generations for that matter — and the focus easily turns to high tech innovation. It’s an angle emphasized by big events like TED , which emit a steady feed of technology-heavy ideas. Take the recent Rolex Young Laureates Program , the watch company’s newly-inaugurated register of some of the most promising projects making a difference in the world. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Pedal Powered Kitchen Center An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Back in the 60’s the Nutone Kitchen Center was all the rage in high-end kitchens; The idea was that you would have a pile of different appliances and one motor to serve them all, built into the kitchen counter. But in the end it didn’t make a lot of sense as electric motors were relatively cheap. But what if you do not want to use electricity? The mechanism is going to take up a lot more space and perhaps be more expensive. Designer Christoph Thetard has designed the R2B2 “to reduce private electric waste production.”… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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New York City Gets Serious About Local, Sustainable Food

Image: Teesha Dunn via flickr When New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced the 59-point-plan, “FoodWorks,” yesterday, she unveiled the city’s latest move to reduce its environmental footprint, and boost the local economy and health of its citizens. The plan is designed to address all aspects of food in the city, from agricultural production through post-consumption…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Sir Richard’s Condoms Do Double Duty

Image Credit: Sir Richard’s Condom Company From giving out free condoms to fight climate change to natural latex condoms that help preserve the Amazon , TreeHugger has seen some great examples of condoms that do more than just promote safe sex. But when I wrote about the planned release of Sir Richard’s Condoms, I asked whether they would be

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Weekday Vegetarian Thanksgiving: Cranberry Sorbet

I toyed with the idea of making a pumpkin pie for dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner because it really is such a traditional fixture to the meal. But I served so much food, I really wanted something that was going to be lighter as a finish. I still wanted something seasonal , so I decided to make a cranberry sorbet and served it along side a selection of Canadian artisanal cheeses. It turned out to be the perfect dessert, very refresh… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Green Gift Guide: The Animal Lover (Slideshow)

Photo: TreeHugger Who says walking on four legs instead of two means you can’t enjoy the holidays? No matter what you wrap up for your favorite animal lover (or fluffy pal), nothing compares to a warm snuggle from a loving pet . From cats and dogs to giraffes, elephants, and butterflies, we’ve got holiday gifts ranging from pooch-ready recycled raincoats, elephant poo note cards, a book of adorable zoo babies, and more. Produced by Mairi Beautyman

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Weekday Vegetarian: Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon and Pecorino

Photo: Kelly Rossiter I came to Brussels sprouts late in life because my parents didn’t like them so never made them, and somehow I had managed to bypass them for years after that. Then I discovered the magic in pan frying them until they get brown and nutty tasting, and now it’s one of my favourite fall vegetables. They are also fantastic in a bean stew . I’ve wanted to try out a raw shaved sprout recipe for awhile and this seemed the perfect opportunity to … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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