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10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Party Food

10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Party Food Posted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 4:53pm.

by Michele Morris




5 Holiday Eco Decorating Tips

5 Holiday Eco Decorating TipsPosted by Joe R on November 16, 2007 - 6:33pm.

By Jodi Helmer

Step away from that festive-looking flocked plastic wreath — and start opting for holiday decorations that really are green. You’ll feel even better giving green gifts this year if your present-opening happens amid halls decked in eco-friendly style.



O Christmas Tree

Posted by Su Avasthi on December 10, 2007 - 8:10am.

Q: What's better for the planet — fake Christmas trees or the real thing?

A: There's no easy answer.





Pears Poached in Red Wine with Chocolate Sauce

Pears Poached in Red Wine with Chocolate SaucePosted by Joe R on November 23, 2007 - 2:46pm.

Serves 8

Impress your guests with this elegant yet healthy dessert.
8 pears (Anjou or Bartlett are best)
4 cups red wine – (about one bottle; a fruity type is best)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 orange)
1/4 cup heavy cream


Shrimp “Ceviche” in Wonton Cups

Shrimp “Ceviche” in Wonton CupsPosted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 5:44pm.

by Michele Morris

Yields 30 appetizers or 8 salads

This mock ceviche uses cooked shrimp and can be served as an appetizer or a salad.




Tuna Tartare

Tuna TartarePosted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 5:31pm.

by Michele Morris

Yields 20 appetizers or 4 salads

Because tuna is rich tasting, a small portion leaves your diners feeling satisfied. Serve in Asian soup spoons for a pretty appetizer or plated as the first course of an elegant meal.




Green Gifts for the Fitness Buff

Posted by Joe R on November 16, 2007 - 5:12pm.

by Julie Kailus

Give your favorite fitness fanatic's routine a kick in the pants without taking a bite out of the planet. We've rounded up five awesomely bright green gifts for the active-ist. From our Green Gift Guide.

 

1. Kickbox Yoga Fusion DVD




Green Gifts for the Natural Beauty

Posted by Joe R on November 16, 2007 - 5:09pm.

by Julie Kailus

Green is beautiful! Give your favorite beauty a gift that does good and makes her feel gorgeous. Five pampering, polishing and prettying finds that leave darned tiny footprints on the planet. From our Green Gift Guide.

 

Bamboo Bath Towel Ladder




Green Gifts for the Yoga Lover

Posted by Joe R on November 16, 2007 - 5:06pm.

by Julie Kailus

Five eco-friendly gifts, from organic yoga wear to a retreat at a solar-powered studio, to help your favorite yogi do good and be green whether she's balancing in tree pose or just a-walkin' down the street. From our Green Gift Guide.

 

Yoga Dance Fusion DVD



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