https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/25/plastic-straw-ban-california-people-with-disabilities 'People need them': the trouble with the movement to ban plastic straws In California and beyond, lawmakers are taking action for the environment. But advocates for people with disabilities say the bans create yet another hurdle to dining in public Vivian Ho Sat 25 Aug 2018 06.00 EDT The reporter Vivian Ho tests different straws for … Continue reading Banning plastic straws more complicated than it appears
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Reach first for honey with a cough
The BBC has written a nice summary of current thoughts about stopping a recurrent cough in its tracks. The modified approach is trying to reduce the wholesale use of antibiotics even where inappropriate. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45270134 Use honey first for a cough, new guidelines say By Alex Therrien Health reporter, BBC News 23 August 2018 Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES … Continue reading Reach first for honey with a cough
Incredibly easy way to cook fresh corn
I may be one of the last people to know about this, but what a difference it makes in deciding whether to bring fresh corn home. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/the_easiest_way_to_microwave_corn_on_the_cob/ BY ELISE BAUER The Easiest Way to Microwave Corn on the Cob Cooking corn couldn't be easier! In the microwave, husk on, four minutes. Cut off the bottom. Slip … Continue reading Incredibly easy way to cook fresh corn
Wonderful opinion piece about the undervaluation of mayonnaise
If you're like my friends and me, you'll eventually have the inevitable discussion about whether other spreads [which shall remain unnamed] can complete with mayo or whether Hellmann's (Best Foods out West) may is the only way to go. And I don't even want to get started about peanut butter preferences. This is a wonderful … Continue reading Wonderful opinion piece about the undervaluation of mayonnaise
Guardian UK Story about farmers suffering with drought
The Guardian UK has some of the best environmental coverage of any of the large daily newspapers. I bookmark that section rather than the top news. This story is mostly photos so am only providing a link. Worth a read if you find the topic interesting. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/19/you-count-your-blessings-farm-families-battling-drought-photo-essay
Information about NYC Green Markets
Greenmarket is a program of GrowNYC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. They send out periodic emails. If you're not on their list, this may be info you can use. Please note that most locations also collect compostable items (largely food scraps from produce) -- all you have to do is get it there. If the Upper West Side … Continue reading Information about NYC Green Markets
Tourist trap doesn’t necessarily mean bad food
https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-nyc-restaurant-visitors-tourist 16 Tourist Trap Restaurants in NYC That Are Actually Good Worth the time for visitors and locals Patty DiezAug 6, 2018, 4:05pm EDT 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10026 These massive cookies might give non-New Yorkers sticker shock — they’re $4 each — but many locals say the money is well worth … Continue reading Tourist trap doesn’t necessarily mean bad food
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