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A Note From the Editor Who doesn’t like the holidays?
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pring is all about new experiences, growth and life. It’s a great time to take the opportunity to start over and positively change, as well as gain inspiration from others. This issue is dedicated to do just that!
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ew Starts - We have included several sustainable wedding articles such as, Wedding Ring Experience, Eco Wedding Fashion, Garden Wedding, Springtime Cheer, as well as an amazing cake recipe in the Cooks Corner. We thought that these would be useful examples of different green ideas that can be incorporated into the joyous process of getting married.
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ew Perspectives - Giving up hope is a great read that may change your mind about the human condition and what really is the true definition of wealth.
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ew Experiences - As always we review a hotel that is either build to LEED standards or practices stainability. This issue is no exception. We are featuring a hotel in the greater Napa Valley Wine Country in this issue as well as an organic winery that serves exceptional sparkling wines and fabulous pinot’s.
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ew Life - Anyone that has experienced Kidney Stones knows that once they are passed, living without the pain is like a new lease on life. Also, anyone that has suffered from this condition says it is like giving birth. If you have had a history of Kidney Stones you will want to look at the article 7 Wonder Herbs to Cure Kidney Stones. As always we had fun putting this issue together and we hope you enjoy it!
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In Every Features Issue
2 Magazine Information 3 Note From the Editor 8 Issue Contributors 26 Eco Kids Photos 38 Green Scene 88 Advertisers Index
10 Wedding Ring Experience 14 Vacation In Wine Country LEED Style
16 Eco Wedding Fashion
True Life 18 Giving Up Hope
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Departments Easy Being Greener
25 Green Garden Gadgets 22 Spectacular Wine, Views, and Organic Practices
Family
26 Eco Kids 31 Kids Fashion Making a Difference
38 Green Scene 42 LED Lighting: A GREEN Solution
41 Eco Movie Review 41 Eco Book Review Healthy Living
45 Medicinal Plants You Should Know
49 7 Wonder Herbs To Cure Kidney Stones
48 Don’t Put That In Your Mouth!
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54 Eco Friendly Easter Basket
Cook’s Corner
56 Kitchen Widgets 59 Cooks Corner: Chef Stu Stein
60 Ragout of Manila Clams
62 Pan-Seared Sustainable
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66 Springtime Cheer 69 Food Bites Natural Beauty
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80 New York Fashion Week With WGACA
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Contributors
Contributors: Spring 2012 Lorianne S. Riley Editor-in-Chief, Owner, Publisher, Web Designer, Photographer & Wife. Lorianne holds a BS Degree in Business Administration from CSU, Chico, and is licensed as a Cosmetologist and Certified Massage Therapist.
Deanna Holman Web Designer, Graphic Artist and Mother of Three, DeAnna holds a BS Degree in Gerontology from USC, a California Teaching Credential and Science Supplement From CSU, Chico, and an AA Degree in Liberal Studies/ Photo Journalism from Grossmont College in San Diego.
Stuart Stein A graduate of the University of Illinois Business School and the culinary arts program at Chicago’s Kendall College. He has worked as a cook, executive chef, culinary instructor and restaurateur all over the US and France. He has translated his dedication for local, eco-friendly ingredients into his book, The Sustainable Kitchen: Passionate Cooking Inspired by Farms, Forests, and Oceans.
Hunter Hampton A graduate of Chico State, is Regional Coordinator for Titan LED based in Moorpark, CA. Hunter resides in Chico and is father of two beautiful kids. Follow him on Twitter@LEDLightGuy.
Sean Delloiacono Sean DelloIacono has been a bartender for eight years and Is currently working at 5th Street Steak House in Chico Ca. He has been as active member of the Flair Bartenders’ Association since 2004 and has competed in, several national and world flair bartending competitions. He is also an active member with The Guild of Sommeliers , and is currently pursing his Sommelier Certification. http://fliptopour.com
Megan Nealon Megan Nealon is a 22 year old senior at California State University Chico, in Chico, California. She is graduating in May with a degree in Organizational Communications Studies and a minor in Criminal Justice. Megan enjoys any outdoor activity, especially horseback riding. She believes in protecting the environment and resources. When Megan graduates she plans on perusing a career in sales, and eventually would like to open her own horse rescue and therapeutic riding center for the disabled.
Dr Anshu Shrivastava We at Abhumka Herbal are working on translation of tribal’s traditional herbal knowledge. Botanical Survey of India, Jodhpur was my learning institute where I was associated with the studies of floral elements of Ranthambhore - a famous tiger habitat... in India.
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Contributors: Spring 2012 Dan Page Dan Page is the Founder of Skill Highway, a service that helps aspiring entrepreneurs and other motivated people find the hidden opportunities in their business, transforming them into highly profitable enterprises. Dan has generated over $500 Million in sales for his own companies and those of his clients. Dan can be found at www.skillhighway.com.
Briana Lane An intern, currently in her junior year at CSU Chico, is planning to graduate in December of 2013 and receive a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She enjoys being a part of the dance life at CSU Chico and being involved and taking on leadership in her sorority, Alpha Phi.
Dr Deepak Acharya A microbiologist turned ethnobotanist, a herbal hunter and Director of Abhumka Herbal Pvt Ltd (www.abhumka.com), Ahmedabad, India. He has been involved in scouting, documentation and validation of indigenous herbal practices of indigenous healers in Patalkot (www.patalkot.com) and Dangs. He can be contacted at deepak@patalkot.com.
Allison LaFollette I’m a senior currently attending CSU, Chico. I’m planning to graduate in December of 2012, and receive my degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Management. I have been involved in my sorority, Alpha Phi for the past year, and have held many small leadership roles.
Dr Sanjay Pawar A Botanist involved in documentation of indigenous herbal practices in Patalkot. He has written several herb research based popular articles (sanjay@ patalkot.com).
Ger alyn Sheridan Studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and Revere Academy Masters Symposium with world class designers. She has been featured in GIA’s Loupe magazine . She also trained at the Drouhard National Jeweler’s School earning certificates in jewelry repair and advanced diamond setting.
Ger ard Maione and Seth Weisser WGACA has become a renowned name in the vintage clothing industry since the opening of its SoHo store. With over 17 years of experience collecting and selling vintage, the co-founders expanded and opened a second retail store in Hollywood, CA, created a wholesale division and developed an appointmentonly Archive in New Jersey to service the fashion industry.
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Wedding Ring Experience By Ger alyn Sheridan
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hether you want a traditional proposal with a beautiful diamond engagement ring, prefer a more progressive approach shopping together or decide to jump out of the box completely making your own rings, education is the most important beginning to your wedding ring experience. An engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. Not only does it represent life’s most meaningful commitment, but today’s average price of an
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engagement ring is $5,200. Online learning about the “the 4 C’s” quality factors and prices of diamonds is the best place to start. You can develop your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere where you don’t feel obligated to buy. One of the best sources of information is the education section at www. bluenile.com . You can compare prices of equal quality diamonds and obtain all the information of pricing before you go to your Photos courtesy of Rosen Georgiev / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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local jewelry store. All in all, shopping for an engagement ring online is the perfect way to use the technology available to your best advantage. But, there is no substitute for comparing diamonds in person where you can actually see the differences in quality. GIA Graduate Gemologists (G.G.) are certified to perform diamond grading. When you shop local for a diamond at a store with a G.G. you can be assured of quality by viewing the diamonds in a high powered gemological microscope. The brilliance of the light return on exceptionally cut diamond compared to a poorly cut diamond will be simply obvious. As will the differences in comparing a VS1 to I2 clarity. We recommend you support your local grass roots economy and shop with a trusted local jeweler with an onsite gemologist. Get to know the diamonds. See the “fingerprint” and eliminate the risk of an online purchasing mistake. Create your own personal story about choosing a perfect brilliant diamond for the love of your life – an experience you can’t have online.
rings and take it with you to your local jeweler. You also can trace the interior of one of her rings onto a piece of paper. Another method is to put one of her rings on your finger and note how it fits. If all else fails, go with the industry standard—a size 7—and make sure the ring can be sized.
Non-traditional? Shop together, share the experience and let your values guide you to find the perfect ring. Ask questions. Learn about certified Green Gold, Ethical Metalsmithing, Certified Conflict Free Going for the surprise proposal? Focus on Diamonds. Look for stores who source picking the ring that you know is best for her. “American Made” and handcrafted jewelry. Listen for hints and you can figure out some of These choices are readily available for couples her style preferences. Look at her clothing and who care about making socially responsible home decorating choices as well as the jewelry choices and want to express their values with she wears. Does she choose streamlined and environmentally friendly products. fresh, alternative, fashion forward, classic or romantic? Pay attention to what she says Even more untraditional? Custom design your about someone else’s engagement ring, what own rings with your fingerprints. Jewelry she shows you in a magazine or rings that she designers are working to add an even more points out in a jewelry store. personalized approach to your wedding rings. The 2012 Niche Awards – wedding A classic round brilliant solitaire in a plain category panel of judges recently recognized setting is a good choice if you are unsure of our handcrafted “Love Story“ wedding rings, style. Then, you can shop together to find designed to be made with your fingerprints. the perfect setting to place her diamond in Want to jump out of the box completely? or choose a perfect wedding band to suit her Make your own rings. Today, the style. customization of your wedding rings can extend beyond the product and can become a Here are a few tricks for getting her ring size. whole experience. You can work individually The simplest solution is to borrow one of her with an experienced goldsmith to ensure www.communityseeds.com 11
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that your finished wedding rings are of professional quality and craftsmanship. Create simple bands or work with gold to create wedding rings as personal as your relationship. At the end of a session, you will leave with both handmade wedding rings and a new appreciation for fine jewelry. I met with David Lamb, Managing Director of Jewelry at the World Gold Council during the Las Vegas JCK Jewelry show in June. They had just launched their campaign about personalized gold rings. He says, “For centuries, gold rings have been synonymous with marriage. . . The wedding day may be special with all its intricately planned details, but it is still just one day. Long after the cake has been eaten, the ‘I do’s’ are said and done and the details begin to fade from your memory, it is the gold marriage rings that will remain with you as the ultimate symbol of love.”
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Your wedding ring experience should be as unique as you are, whether you choose a traditional route or decide to jump out of the box. Explore your options, educate yourself and embrace your journey.
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Vacation In Wine Country
LEED Style
By Lorianne S. Riley
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travel a lot, as some of you probably have noticed from following my hotel reviews. Sometimes I travel for pleasure, however, more often than not, I travel for work. I am the Editor-In-Chief for Eco Community Seeds, but I also moonlight as a sales representative for distribution companies in the beauty industry. My territory is vast so I have to travel frequently, allowing me to visit many eco friendly hotels.
country. Built in 2006, this hotel is a Gold Design rated LEED property.
EED certification is a rating system that is set by the U.S. Green Building Council. The stringent guidelines vary depending on if the location is of new or old construction. There are seven topics that must be considered in order to become LEED certified and there are different levels of compliance to achieve the certification. The certification levels are n one of my many trips I stayed Silver, Gold and Platinum rating, which are at the Double Tree by Hilton in American Canyon, CA. Formally determined by a point system. The topics considered are: Sustainable Site, Water known as the Gaia Hotel and Resort. The town American Canyon is a fifteen Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, minute drive from Napa and is a nice area for Innovation in Design and Regional Priority. value lodging option while visiting the wine
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ome of the sustainable highlights I experienced while staying at the Double Tree by Hilton in American Canyon include; 3 meters located at the front desk which measure the estimated water, electricity and gas that has been saved, every guest room contains complimentary and environmentally sensitive toiletries, organic fair trade coffee and teas, as well as eco friendly literature, and a recyclable trash can. The property is spacious and beautiful! Large comfortable lobbies, a pond filled with koi fish and two swans, swimming pool, full service luxurious spa, fitness facility, and a middleof-the-road restaurant specializing in local fair with a full bar are just some of the amazing amenities this resort offers.
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lthough not a four star hotel, I think this is a great value resort possessing many of the amenities a luxury resort offers. With the comfortable and kid friendly rooms, this resort is a great place to stay with the family, or on business. Overall, I had a great experience and I would definitely stay there again! Reference Links www.safertraveldirectory.com/updated.php (Design) www.spamagazine.com/articles/healthy-living/lookleedersCached (Gold) www.usgbc.org
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Eco Wedding Fashion By Briana Lane
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he new age, vintage store What Goes Around Comes Around, (WGACA), featured in the 2011 Fall Issue of Community Seeds, sells many Victorian1930s white cotton and silk dresses made for brides and bridesmaids. These dresses are one of a kind vintage pieces from the Victorian and Edwardian eras through the 1930s or 1940s, which are sold in their retail stores in Soho, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Usually the brides dresses are white cotton with lace and embroidery, white and cream silk or silk chiffon, and occasionally beautiful tones of nude or a light blush. Not only were the dresses made in the 1930s or 40s, but they were custom made for the original owner during that time period. From being made in the 1930s, the dresses are naturally smaller sizes because of the common practice of wearing corsets during these eras.
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ot only do the women need fabulous dresses, but they need the accessories and the elegant hair do to go with their distinctive dresses. Some of these accessories include vintage rhinestone brooches that can be used in hair up dos to make the look more authentic, and not to mention lovely mesh and beaded Whiting and Davis vintage bags. WGACA has really done their job on bringing back the wonderful style from the time period from the 1930s and 1940s. Sometimes, we now, could barely imagine wearing pieces aging from 80 years ago, but it is a great way to bring the dresses back to life. The vintage-inspired boutique takes pride in all their clothes and antiques they sell, and are doing amazing in their business today.
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Giving Up Hope
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n February 11th, it was 14 degrees, and I decided to go for a bike ride in the snow. It is hard to explain why I like riding in the snow and the cold. Perhaps because the raw exposure to the elements makes me feel alive. But it doesn’t matter, because that’s not what this story is about.
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hree miles into my ride I stopped to adjust my face mask, attempting to cover a section of open skin. About a hundred yards or so up the trail, I noticed a fellow with his bike pulled over. He was hauling a ragged trailer behind his bike, covered with a green tarp, tied down tight. It looked as if he may be trying to repair a flat tire. Photo courtesy of Maggie Smith / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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here was a dog, a shepherd mix, prancing around, playing with sticks and blocks of ice from the side of the trail. I guessed this fellow was homeless and living out of his bike trailer.So I dug out my wallet, snagged five singles, and rode up to him, inquiring if he had a flat tire. He answered cheerily that he did not, but hat he had just stopped to dig some food out for his dog. There was a can of tuna under his kickstand, holding his bike up, so it didn’t keel over from the weight of the trailer. He had pulled out a few pans and a mug which were laying on the trail beside the bike.
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was speechless, never having witnessed such devotion between a man and his dog. hen he started to tell me his story, This man was well spoken and articulate. Life explaining the circumstances that led had thrown him a few curveballs, but he kept to living on the street, in the dead of winter. standing back up. And he loved his dog. He He had been working “fire mitigation” in Nederland, a small mountain town to the west. wasn’t asking for charity. I just happened to stop and offer a little. My reward was a lesson In June of this year, he had injured his back pretty badly, ending up in the hospital. He was on the love of animals, and the kindness of unable to go back to work at his job, and could human spirit. not find another that didn’t involve using his e went on chatting for another twenty back. So he lost his ability to pay rent, and minutes or so, on the side of the trail ended up homeless. in the snow and cold, like old buddies hanging out together. He told me of other spasm attacks n June, he had another spasm attack in he had recently suffered, ending up on the his back, ending up in the hospital again. ground for several hours at a time, unable to Anyone who has a bad back knows that move, with Hope licking his face. I asked sometimes you can’t predict what is going to throw your back out. It could be lifting that 80 where he spent his nights and he answered lb. bag of concrete, or bending over to tie your that he keeps moving, so he won’t get a ticket. (Boulder just recently enacted a new law after shoe. the “Occupy” event on the courthouse lawn, outlawing sleeping in the parks). e scratched his dog lovingly, and explained that if he were to take his dog t a certain point in every conversation to the Humane Society and give her up, he’d there comes a time when it is over. Both be able to find a place to live immediately. And in his situation, he can’t find anyone who will of us sensed that moment, and he stated that he knew I had other things to do besides standing accept pets, but he was “Not Going to Give on the cold trail talking with him. He asked me up Hope” At that point I understood he had what my first name was, and stretched out his named his dog “Hope”. hand. I answered “Dan”. He shook my hand and introduced himself with his full name e went on to explain that Hope was six years old, and he’d had her since she was Then he added “Today is my 50th birthday. a pup. He described how the Humane Society I really appreciate the five bucks you gave here in Boulder gives him food for Hope, and me, and Hope will enjoy it too. But mostly, I appreciate you just taking the time to talk he supplements it by buying her tuna (that explained the can of tuna under his kickstand). with me. I don’t have many friends. I spend He figures he probably has another six years or all my time with Hope.” Choking back my so with her before she dies, and he’s willing to emotions, I thanked him for talking with me as spend it living on the streets, with his bike and well, mumbling something about how much it meant to me. And continued on my ride. his trailer, if it means keeping Hope safe.
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Spectacular Wine, Views, and Organic Practices By Allison LaFollette, Lynn Mitchell TJ Evans
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Spectacular Wine, Views, And Organic Practices
Domaine Carneros is more than just your average winery. This regional landmark in the heart of Carneros is known for their spectacular views and premium organic sparkling wine. Domaine Carneros stands out with their strong organic beliefs and values. Their organic farming system produces the highest quality grapes that make the best wines. Farming organically promotes healthy vines and vineyards that better resist disease pressure. In order to be considered an organic vineyard certification is a must. There is a 3 year transitional period of farming where one farms organically before becoming certified. Farming organically ultimately means choosing not to apply certain sprays in the vineyard. In other words, the winery does not use herbicides, so they must mechanically control the weeds with tractors or by hand. With such a large vineyard, there is a lot of time dedicated to weed control. In order to remain organically certified they keep comprehensive records which comply to all of the standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture and submit to an inspection of their vineyards annually. Aside from using organic practices in their vineyards, Domaine Carneros recycles all of their packaging material and uses solar PV arrays to supply 2/3 of their electrical energy requirements. In addition to benefiting the planet, Domaine Carneros also offers gracious hospitality to all of their guests by offering a special table service
rather than having them stand. They see this as a way to ensure that their guests feel pampered and relaxed while experiencing their different wines.
Imagine yourself sipping award-winning Sparking and Pinot Noir wines at individual tables in the salon by the fireplace, or, on the terrace with stunning views of the Napa Valley. It is an extraordinary and breath taking experience that is unlike any other winery. They also offer artisian cheeses, smoked salmon, charcuterie, French-style pastries, and caviar to indulge in! These delicious food pairings emphasize the versatility of the assorted sparkling wines. After your visit make sure to take home one of their most popular wines, the Vintage Brut CuvĂŠe. The Brut is vintagedated and aged for three years before release, a mainstay at Domaine Carneros because of its everyday elegance. You can enjoy the Brut and other fine wines of Domaine Carneros six times per year by joining the Chateau Society Wine Club. The delight of wines being delivered straight to your door step six times per year is merely one benefit to joining their wine club. Access to the exclusive wines found only at the www.communityseeds.com 23
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winery (some only to Club members), entrÊe to the club-members only salon, complimentary tastings at the Chateau, invitations to special events and savings on everything you buy are also highly intriguing benefits of membership. Their dedicated, quality of service to their customers and the planet through organic practices are what makes Domaine Carneros so special. Sitting down with gorgeous views and enjoying wine with the delicious food pairings, is an exquisite wine experience that you don’t want to miss. Domaine Carnernos sits at the entrance to the Napa Valley on the corner of Hwy 121 and Duhig Road. The wineries tasting room is open to the public daily from 10a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit www. domainecarneros.com
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Upon arrival savor the aromatherapy of elegant spices, hear the trickling water from a fountain, and dare to enjoy 9 varietals of organic wines or a selection of Sierra Nevada beers. If an alcoholic beverage is not what you desire we also have a complementary tea bar and fruit infused water.
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Up, Little Ones! Kids Eco Fashion By Lorianne S. Riley
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Green Scene-Philanthropy 101st Anniversary Gala
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arch 1st - 3rd at California State University, Chico the 7th Annual Stainability Conference took place. The annual conference provided a forum to discuss current issues that are relevant to the Greater Chico region, community, as well as college faculty, staff, and students. This conference has always been committed to developing common ground to help build a sustainable society; one that balances economic, environmental and social needs; and this year was no different. The conference explored programs that will actually help address global evironmental problems society is now facing. The conference included workshops, seminars, posters, and facilitated discussions./-By Lorianne S. Riley
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Movie Review ‘Science Of Dogs’ By Lorianne S. Riley
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LED Lighting A Green Solution By Hunter Hampton
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e use light to enhance the human experience in places where we live and work. LED lights have been commonly available since the early 1960s yet most people don’t have any idea where they are used or even why. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have been turning up all over the place, which leads one to wonder why. What’s so great about these little lights? Why are we seeing more and more LED lights cropping up on Photo courtesy of jannoon028 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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everything from cars to traffic lights? The biggest infer to switch to LED lighting is that the power used compared to the light emitted is only a fraction of the power used by other light sources, and that saves money where it is needed most, in our pocket. Most light emitting diodes (LEDs) use less than 4070% of the power that other bulbs use, and that can make a tremendous distinction over a year.
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The Top 6.5 Reasons To Consider LED: 1. Longevity. LED light lamps last longer. Without a filament to break or burn out, LED lights can last for over 70,000 hours without showing their age (that’s almost 8 years running 24 hours a day, seven days a week). Over twice the lifespan of typical fluorescent bulbs (CFL) and twenty times longer than incandescent light bulbs. Using fuzzy math, people that turn their lights off while they sleep will enjoy 16 years of crisp LED light without replacing the lamp! 2. Energy Efficiency. An incandescent light bulb loses 80 percent of its energy to heat, leaving only the last 20 percent for light. LED light bulbs turn this around with only 10 percent heat and 90% to light. LED performance inherently increases as operating temperatures drop. This makes LEDs a natural fit for grocery store refrigerated and freezer cases, cold storage facilities, and outdoor applications. 3. Breakage Resistant/Safety. LEDs are largely impervious to vibration because they do not have filaments or glass enclosures. They are incredibly safe. LED light fixtures may be especially appropriate in applications with a high likelihood of lamp breakage, such as sports facilities or where vandalism is likely. LEDs emit almost no heat. In comparison, incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat and CFLs release about 80% of their energy as heat. With so little energy lost to heat and so little energy used overall, LED light bulbs run cool, which means no burnt fingers or burnt down houses. 4. Directional Lighting. Traditional light sources emit light in all directions. For many
applications, this results in some portion of the light generated by the lamp being wasted. LED light bulbs are much more focused. Because LEDs are mounted on a flat surface, they emit light hemispherically, rather than spherically. LEDs can be made to focus without the use of extra reflectors or lenses, which means less bulk and lower cost for the same beam of light. 5. Controllability. A light bulb is no longer just a light bulb. It’s a digital technology made up of LED chips, drivers and electronics. Incandescent bulbs turn yellow when dimmed, while LED light bulbs retain their true, crisp colors. LED’s can mimic any color and temperature. Compact Fluorescents usually do not have a continuous (1% to 100% light output) dimming range like incandescent or LEDs. Often CFLs will only dim down to about 30% of full light output which is not enough for that romantic evening you have planned for later. 6. Rapid Cycling/ No Ballast. The days of humming and flickering lights have ended with the creation of LEDs. Your traditional light sources will burn out sooner if switched on and off frequently. Not the case with LED. When a spiral CFL is first switched on, it lights up with approximately 80% of its rated lumens, but it will heat up to its full brightness in about one minute. LED life and lumen maintenance is unaffected by rapid cycling. LED light bulbs bring light quickly. Lighting up to their full brightness in microseconds, LEDs are a safer choice when reaction time is a factor. If you are losing your sanity listening to buzzing, cycling, and flickering workspace lights tell your boss to look into an LED Lighting Solution and watch company productivity go up. A promotion might even follow. www.communityseeds.com 43
6.5. Greenest of GREEN: No infrared, no UV, no lead or mercury. LEDs promise a brighter future furnishing a consistent light that doesn’t fluctuate so it won’t annoy your eyes, and since they don’t emit ultraviolet light they can be used effectively to illuminate costly objects such as paintings, photographs, collections, refrigerated meats and vegetables, etc. Switching to LED bulbs takes less space in landfills and uses less energy to manufacture, compared with incandescent bulbs. When you consider that an LED light bulb contains no mercury and can be recycled, LED lights have a clear advantage for the environment. LED Lighting solutions produce better light, provide greater energy cost savings than fluorescents, and are simply better for the Earth.
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ED Lighting solutions are the future of commercial and residential lighting. Retrofitting to LED can help business owners become eligible for government and utility company incentives. Additionally, LEDs help companies reach the desirable – and highly marketable – “green” cachet. Most manufacturers now furnish LED bulbs with traditional screw-in or plug-in connectors allowing them to be retrofitted in homes and offices without incurring high-priced electrical work to modify light housings. Recently, the City of Chico recently converted approximately 1,100 of the City’s cobra head type street lights in various areas throughout the city from high pressure sodium technology to new energy efficient LED lights. According to PG&E officials the LED streetlamps have saved taxpayers $68k yearly, so far. Now that’s some…GREEN!
Medicinal Plants You Should Know
Medicinal Plants You Should Know Dr. Deepak Acharya
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he traditional storage of ethnobotanical knowledge in memory and practices has a long history and must go back to the beginning of human existence. Likewise, ethnobotany is of great age in India, where it has been described in several ancient literatures. One of the most important sources is the Rig Veda (1200-900 BC), which has been useful in the attempt to identify the source of the traditional medicine system, also known as ‘Ayurveda’. Application of such herbal remedies has also been mentioned in the Atharva Veda (around 3,000 to 2,000 BC). It was in the 19th century when scientists started
focusing on the active components found in herbs that gave a way to the research on molecular level. Herbs like Caraway, Cardamom, Turmeric, Aniseed, Clove, Cumin seeds, Basil, Ginger etc. are a few among the gigantic range of culinary herbs. The wild plants have been providing an important source of medicine and food since time immemorial. In an attempt to feature traditional herbal applications, the author aims to feature one herb in each issue of this magazine. The current issue brings information about Cutch Tree. www.communityseeds.com 45
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Cutch Tree Botanical Name: Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd.
abortifacient. According to Chinese Pharmacopoeia of Traditional Medicines, 1-3g decoction of the Acacia bark acts as an expectorant. It is used in healing external ulcers, eczema, hemorrhoids and wounds.
Family: Mimosaceae Vernacular Names: Khoria (Assamese); Khayar (Bengali); (English); Kherio-baval (Gujarati); Khair (Hindi); Kachu, Kaggali, Kanti (Kannada); (Malayalam) Khadiram; Kaderi, Khair (Marathi); Khoiru (Oriya); Khair (Punjabi); Khadira (Sanskrit); Kadiram, Karngalli (Tamil); Kachu, Kadiramu, Sandra (Telugu). Plant Profile and Distribution: Deciduous, thorny, small to medium-sized trees, with dark greyish-brown, peeling off bark; leaves 2-pinnate; leaflets subsessile; stipular spines short, hooked, greyish-brown; flowers creamish to yellowish-white, fragrant, in cylindrical spikes; pods flat, beaked, shining, dark brown. The plant is a very common element of dry deciduous and mixed forests throughout India. Medicinal Importance In India, bark of the plant is used as an astringent and also its oral application controls diarrhea. It is also reported that oral and external application of the bark decoction is useful as antivenum. The paste prepared from the bark powder is said to be an antidote to Snake bite, it is applied externally. It has been reported that decoction (10-15ml) from 500g of bark is given orally at an interval of 2 hours to minimize the snakebite effect. External application of the bark of Acacia catechu alongwith Elaeodendron glaucum, Rubia cordifolia, Albizia spp. and two unidentified plants works as a caustic in treating poisonous wounds. Oral administration of 5-8g powder of dried bark with milk, thrice a day is useful to cure gonorrhea. External application of the bark is having astringent effect. Oral application of the decoction is said to be good against melancholia, dysentery, gonorrhea and conjunctivitis. Decoction of the dried bark is used for treating diarrhea and dysentery in Thailand whereas, in India, dry seed decoction is applied for the same. Mixture of Acacia catechu, Acacia nilotica subsp. indica and Tragia involucrate is used as a traditional contraceptive. External application of the root decoction is used to treat the swelling. Stem bark decoction is found effective as an 46 Community Seeds . Spring 2012
Traditional Tribal Formulations In bleeding gums, decoction of bark is gargled. Herbal healers in Patalkot recommend decoction of bark and sugar to manage disproportionate bleeding. In skin disorders, decoction of bark is taken orally. They also suggest a bath with the decoction of this plant. To get rid of white spots of the skin or leucoderma, bark of the plant, Aonla (Emblica officinalis) fruit pulp and Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) whole plant are mixed and decoction is prepared. It should be taken orally. In bleeding hemorrhoids, Cutch Tree bark powder and ash of the Reetha (Sapindus emarginatus) bark is mixed and 50g of this mixture is given along with 15g butter to the patient everyday early in the morning for seven days. In hemorrhoids, Khair, Kurchi (Holarrhena antidysenterica) plant, Moth (Vigna aconitifolia) bark, Naag kesar (Mesua ferrea), Kamal (Nelumbo nucifera) and Dhavdi (Woodfordia fruticosa) roots are powdered collectively and given to the patient. To lessen excess urination, Cutch Tree bark (Acacia catechu) (0.5g), Methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum) leaves juice (50-100g) and sugar (3g) is mixed and taken. In Leucoderma, equal quantity of Khair (Acacia catechu) bark, Bidang (Embelia ribes) seeds, Bakuchi (Psoralia corylifolia), Chandan (Santalum album), Majeth (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica) bark, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and Nagarmoth (Cyperus rotundus) is taken and decoction is prepared. It is given orally twice a day (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008, 2011).
References Acharya, D. and Shrivastava, A. 2008. Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices. Aavishkar Publishers Distributors, Jaipur. ISBN 97881-7910-252-7. Acharya, D, Shrivastava, A. 2011. Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gujarat State. Forest Department, Gujarat, Gandhinagar. ISBN 8190311484. 412pp.
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Don’t Put That In Your Mouth! By Marleau Peterson R.B.T., C.M.T
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sn’t that what your mama use to say? I know mine did and I have said it to my children, now I say it to my grandchildren. These days I think the statement extends to adults as well. Rather then just looking at the toys, rocks, foreign objects that our little one seem to put it their mouths. We need to stop for a moment and look at what we are putting in our mouths and the mouths of our families. Our food isn’t what it used to be, it isn’t what it should be, and it isn’t really what we think it is. Our food has changed and evolved to fit our fast paced, in a hurry, give it to me now society. And because of that our food has suffered. The farmers want to grow it faster, produce more, and start the next crop. It does matter what the crop is, vegetable and fruit, or animal…. Faster… faster…faster… that’s the way our lives are. Well, in doing so something called GMO’S (Genetically
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Modified Organism) has crept into our foods. I am not a scientist, so I can’t scientifically say all GMO’s are bad. What I can say is that we have the right to know if what we are eating has been changed from how it was intended to grow naturally. Things like seed altering, pesticides, chemicals, and mutant genes, can cause major effects on our health and the health of our society. Unlike other countries like Europe for example, where they have said no to GMO’s, the United State does not even require labeling of GMO’s. That needs to change. I don’t want to tell you what to eat. I do want you have the right to make your own informed decisions on your food. With out all the facts that’s hard to do. If you would like to learn more about GMO’s and their ramification on our health please go to http:// www.responsibletechnology.org/ and http:// www.nongmoproject.org/ Photo courtesy of savit keawtavee / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
7 Wonder Herbs To Cure Kidney Stones
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7 Wonder Herbs to Cure Kidney Stones: By Deepak Acharya, Sanjay Pawar, Manish Singh and Anshu Shrivastava
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enal calculi also known commonly as Stones are one of the most common disorders. Stone is a hard mass developed from crystals. It may contain various combinations of chemicals. Main constituents of stone include Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Oxalate, Uric acid and Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate. Stone formation is a natural process in the human body on later stage of life. Consumption of hard underground water and high mineral containing food items further increases the chances of stone formation in kidney and urinary tract.
Symptoms Some common symptoms include • Sudden, severe pain in the flank area, migrates towards the groin • Nausea and vomiting • Bleeding in urine (hematuria) • Urinary infection • Pain and inflammation on passing urine • Increased frequency of urination
However, some of the above symptoms may not appear
before actual diagnosis of the calculi. Even some stones may not produce pain also and remain silent till one could see them in Sonography report. In some people, chemicals crystallize in the urine and form the beginning of a kidney stone. These stones are very tiny when they form, smaller than a grain of sand, but gradually can grow over time to 1/10 of an inch or larger. Urolithiasis is the term that refers to the presence of stones in the urinary tract, while nephrolithiasis refers to kidney stones and ureterolithiasis refers to stones lodged in the ureter. The size of the stone doesn’t matter as much as where it is located and whether it obstructs or prevents urine from draining. When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems, but when it falls into the ureter, it acts like a dam. As the kidney continues to function and make urine, pressure builds up behind the stone and causes the kidney to swell. This pressure is what causes the pain of a kidney stone, but it also helps push the stone along the course of the ureter. When the stone enters the bladder, the obstruction in the ureter is relieved and the symptoms of a kidney stone are resolved.
Tribals in Indian remote pockets i.e Patalkot and Dangs perform various herbal practices to remove stones from kidney, urinary tract and ureter. Authors herewith encompass information about few plants majorly used in tribal herbal preparations.
Major Herbs 1. Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers ex Hook. f. & Thoms. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India Part- I; Volume – I pp 41-42. Family: Menispermaceae; English- Gulancha Tinospora, Hindi- Giloe Distribution: Large, woody, deciduous, extensively climbing shrubs, with long, fleshy aerial roots and greyishbrown bark; Commonly found in tropical forests almost throughout in India, also planted as ornamental climber. Known Medicinal Uses: Plant is applied in urinary
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disorders and for dyspepsia. Decoction of the plant is orally used as diuretic. Traditional Tribal Formulations: In case of pain during urination, Guduchi plant powder (10g), Aonla (Emblica officinalis) fruit powder (10g), Adrak (Zingiber officinale) rhizome powder (5g), Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris) fruit powder (3g) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder (5g) are mixed thoroughly and boiled in 100ml water. The decoction is given to the patient. Janu kaka, a herbal healing expert in Ahwa, Dangs suggest a formulation for renal stone cure. According to him, Guduchi whole plant powder along with Kulthi (Dolichos biflorus) seeds are taken in equal proportion and given to the patient (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008).
Family: Nyctaginaceae; roots and Amaltas (Cassia English- Spreading Hogweed, fistula) fruit pulp is taken in Hindi- Punarnava equal quantity (6g each) and crushed. Boil the mixture in Distribution: Perennial 250ml water for 30 minutes herb, sometimes pigmented and filter it by using clean with pink, flowers dark pink. cotton cloth. The filtrate Commonly found in tropical should be given to the patient forests, wastelands and 2 times a day (Acharya and agricultural fields as a weed; Shrivastava, 2011). sometimes forms carpet on exposed ground. 3. Cynodon dactylon Pers. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Known Medicinal Uses: The root is a diuretic. It is used in scanty urine. The Punarnavine alkaloid found in the plant produces diuresis. Decoction of the plant is given in renal or urinary calculi and nephritis. Cynadon dactylon Dry leaf decoction is used in of India Part- I; Volume – IV urinary complaints. pp 28-30.
Traditional Tribal Formulations: To relieve back pain that occurs in the cases of kidney stones, healers in Patalkot prescribe equal proportion of Punarnava whole plants powder, Kachur (Curcuma zedoaria) 2. Boerhavia diffusa L. rhizomes and Adrak (Zingiber The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia officinale) rhizome. This of India Part- I; Volume – I pp mixture should be boiled in 95-96. water and decoction should be taken twice a day to relieve the pain. Similarly, to alleviate pain, stone removal and proper urination, Punarnava whole plant, Angoor (Vitis venifera), Pashanbhed (Bergenia ligulata) leaves, Boerahavia diffusa Dhamaso (Fagonia arabica)
Family: Poaceae; EnglishBermuda Grass, Hindi- Dhub Distribution: Perennial grass; common grass mostly grows at pilgrimage sites and near habitations, particularly along drainage channels, forming matted tufts, also a very common grass species of lawns. Known Medicinal Uses: Decoction of the plant is said to be diuretic. The rhizomes and roots are used as adulterants and found beneficial in urino-genital disorders (WOA, 1997). It is reported beneficial in stones
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and urinary disorders in various traditional medicine systems. Traditional Tribal Formulations: Doobghas roots, roots of Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Daru Haldi (Berberis aristata) rhizome and Malkangani (Celastrus paniculatus) leaves are taken in equal amount, mixed and crushed. This mixture is given orally with honey to cure renal calculi. In case of acidity during the medication, Doobghas juice and Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris) fruit decoction with milk and sugar is given to the patient (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008).
abundant near habitations. Known Medicinal Uses: The juice of the plant is a diuretic. The fruits are diuretic. Plant is applied in urinary problems and as a diuretic.
Traditional Tribal Formulations: To relieve pain, Ashwagandha powder should be taken alongwith lukewarm water. In case of pain during urination, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) plant, Aonla (Emblica officinalis) fruit, Adrak (Zingiber officinale) powder and Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris) are taken in equal proportion, mixed thoroughly and boiled. 4. Withania somnifera (L.) The decoction should be Dunal given orally (Acharya and The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Shrivastava, 2008, 2011).
cultivated as spice crop almost throughout India, also grows as en escape near habitations. Known Medicinal Uses: The plant is reported as diuretic. Traditional Tribal Formulations: To make Saunf tea, steep ½ teaspoon of crushed Saunf seeds in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Saunf tea is good in renal calculi and colic pain. Tribals prescribe root extract of this plant (25 ml) twice a day to cure urinary problems. In Patalkot, herbal healers prescribe combination of powder of Saunf, Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) seeds and Adrak (Zingiber officinale) in renal calculi (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008).
6. Phyllanthus emblica L. (Syn. Emblica officinalis 5. Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Gaertn.) The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia
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of India Part- I; Volume – I pp 15-16. Foeniculum vulgare
Family: Solanaceae; EnglishWinter cherry, HindiAshwagandha Distribution: Commonly grows in moist, shady places along the roads, often
of India Part- I; Volume – I pp 86-87. Family: Apiaceae; EnglishFennel, Hindi- Saunf Distribution: Commonly
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Plant Profile and Distribution: Commonly grows in tropical dry and mixed deciduous forests, mostly cultivated for edible fruits, also planted in gardens and home yards. Known Medicinal Uses: Aonla fruits are reputed in various indigenous medicine systems including Ayurveda as diuretic. Traditional Tribal Formulations: In case of burning sensation during urination or less urination, Aonla juice, sugar and ghee should be mixed and taken. In another practice performed by Bhumkas in Patalkot, Aonla juice, Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum) seed powder is mixed and taken. In case of pain during urination and renal calculi, Aonla fruit, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) plant, Adrak (Zingiber officinale) powder, Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are mixed and decoction is made and given orally. In painful urination, Aonla (Emblica officinalis) juice and Daru Haldi (Berberis aristata) plant powder and honey are given to the patient (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008,2011).
amount and to it, few drops 7. Ocimum tenuiflorum L. of Nimbu (Citrus limon) fruit (Syn. Ocimum sanctum L.) The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia juice and honey is added. This mixture is said to be effective in curing calculi (Acharya and Shrivastava, 2008). Conclusion Stones form due to many reasons. It may be caused Ocimum tenuiflorum of India Part- I; Volume – II due to increased absorption of calcium or oxalate from pp 162-164. the gastrointestinal tract; or Family: Lamiaceae; English- malfunctioning of kidney or abnormal urinary tract Holy Basil, Hindi- Tulsi anatomy; or certain food or less intake of water; or Plant Profile and sometimes it is caused to the Distribution: Erect, muchpeople with a family history branched, aromatic annual of stones. In a report Approx. undershrubs; branches 7 million people in India quadrangular, softly hairy; suffer from this disorder. leaves elliptic-oblong, entire Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, or sub-serrate, hairy on both Gujarat are known as Stone surfaces, minutely glandBelt. Patients suffering from dotted; flowers purplish, in larger stones undergo surgery whorls on long, simple or which costs them approx. branched racemes; nutlets 30000- 50000 rupees which ellipsoid, dark brown. The did not safeguard them against plant is commonly grown in homes and temples throughout recurrence. India, sometimes found as escape near habitations. Known Medicinal Uses: The seeds are used in urinary disorders. Traditional Tribal Formulations: For improper urination and calculi, Harra (Terminalia chebula) fruit powder and Tulsi entire plant powder is taken in equal
References Acharya, D. and Shrivastava, A. 2008. Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices. Aavishkar Publishers Distributors, Jaipur. ISBN 978-81-7910-252-7.
Acharya, D, Shrivastava, A. 2011. Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gujarat State. Forest Department, Gujarat, Gandhinagar. ISBN 8190311484. 412pp. www.communityseeds.com 53
Eco Friendly Crafts
Eco Friendly Easter Basket By Allison LaFollette
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Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas
aster is fast approaching with Spring finally here! Baskets filled with plastic grass and eggs certainly make Easter a less environmentally friendly holiday. So cross off buying brand new Easter baskets on your to do list and go green for this holiday season by making your very own Eco friendly Easter basket. This craft is simple, easy and fun to do with the whole family! So get creative. The possibilities are endless!
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DESIGN IDEAS
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Shoe Box Wrapping Paper Wired Ribbon Glue or Tape Stapler Scissors Silk Flowers or Stickers
Directions: 1. Take your wrapping paper and measure it against the shoe box, tracing out each side, then cutting and covering each side with the wrapping paper using glue. 2. Take your wired ribbon and cut out a long piece to be used as a handle for your basket. 3. Staple your ribbon to the two sides of your shoebox. You can use flowers or ribbon to cover the staple. 4. Use flowers, stickers, or other fun accessories to decorate the outside of your shoebox. 5. Ta Da! You now have a fun Easter basket that won’t be harmful to the environment!
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Have Fun Think Outside The Box Make It A One Of A Kind Be Creative
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Kitchen Widgets By Allison LaFollette
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ntended for sandwiches or salads, this square-shaped container’s four corners and apple-green color are sure to improve even the mightiest lunch. Use its seethrough snap-on lid to identify your sandwich from a mile away! Stackable and dishwasher safe, these 25oz. containers come in 2-packs. BPA free 100% recycled #5 plastic makes this container one that keeps you out of harm’s way while helping the environment. Costs $6.49 at greenandmore.com
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hen you choose organic cotton you support a global movement to preserve the natural environment and protect those who depend on it. Our eco-friendly organic cotton kitchen towel sets are hypoallergenic and made with earth friendly dyes. These are available in sets of three with multiple color options to match any decor. Costs $26.99 at greenandmore.com
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his new item makes recycling convenient and fun without touching a sticky, dirty lid or stepping on a clumsy pedal! Our touchless recycling center and trashcan uses latest sensor technology to make recycling convenient while also promoting a germ free environment for you and your family. As your hand enters the zone 6 inches from the infrared sensor on top of the trash can, the lid will automatically open and then close 3 seconds after your hand moves away. These new and improved trashcans can be used anywhere such as kitchens, garages, hospitals, offices, schools, child care centers and healthcare facilities. Costs $129.99 at greenandmore.com
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Moving is the best medicine. Keeping active and losing weight are just two of the ways that you can fight osteoarthritis pain. In fact, for every pound you lose, that’s four pounds less pressure on each knee. For information on managing pain, go to fightarthritispain.org.
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The Sustainable Kitchen
Cook’s Corner Today all across America, more and more chiefs are doing as Stu and Mary do, forging mutually rewarding relationships with growers and purveyors in their communities to create food that is fresh, seasonal and full of vitality. In the process, they are preserving small-scale agriculture, local economies and healthy regional food supplies. www.communityseeds.com 59
Cook’s Corner
RAGOÛT OF MANILA CLAMS
Spring Wild Mushrooms, Cranberry Beans and Smoked Bacon by Stu Stein
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lams fall into two categories: hard-shell and soft-shell. Any hard shell clam or even mussel, will work for this recipe. The gray, hard-shell clams found in bays, tidal flats and on beaches of the east coast are all members of the same species. Atlantic hard-shell clams (also called qua hogs) are sold according to size: Button clams are the smallest, Littlenecks are the next smallest, about 14 per pound, Topnecks, come 10 to 12 per pound, Cherrystones are mediumsize, at 8 to 10 per pound and chowder clams are the largest. My favorite east coast clam is the Mahogany clam. They have maroon shells and orange colored meat, are about the same size as west coast Manila clams. 60 Community Seeds . Spring 2012
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f you choose a west coast hard-shell clam, select Manila clams. I prefer them because they are sweeter than Eastern clams and they contain a large amount of glycogen, the carbohydrate common to all clams. Most importantly, choose a variety that is harvested as close to you as possible. For the Clams: Place the clams, wine, onion, garlic, pepper flakes and thyme in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until the shells open, 7 to For the Clams: 10 minutes. Remove and discard any unopened shells. 3 dozen manila clams, Remove clam meat from shells and reserve the meat and scrubbed and rinsed the liquid. ½ cup dry white wine 1 each small onion, cut into For the Ragoût: small dice Place large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the bacon 2 each garlic cloves, finely and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is chopped crisp. Remove the bacon but leave the bacon fat in the ¼ teaspoon crushed red pan. Reduce the heat and add the garlic and onion to pepper flakes the hot fat and cook until soft but not colored. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until the mushrooms 2 sprigs fresh thyme are tender. Add the beans, clam meat and reserved liquid and cook until the clams are hot and the liquid has For the Ragoût: reduced slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning. 6 ounces smoked slab bacon, cut 1/4-inch by ¼-inch To Serve: square pieces Place the ragoût in a bowl and sprinkle with fresh thyme 2 each garlic cloves, finely and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve with grilled chopped or toasted crostini. 1 each small onion, cut into Advanced Preparation: small dice Clams will remain alive from 7 to 10 days when stored ¼ pound spring wild in the refrigerator at 35ºF to 40ºF. Rinse the clams in mushrooms, such as Morel, cold water to remove any grit or dirt, drain any excess Yellowfoot Chanterelle, water and store them in a bowl in the refrigerator with Black Trumpet or Porcini, a damp towel placed on top. Live shellfish needs to cleaned and cut into bitebreathe so never store them in an airtight container and sized pieces never cover them in fresh water. The shells should be firmly closed and if any gape slightly, give them a light 8 ounces cranberry or tap – they should close back up. cannellini beans, cooked reserved clam meat and Wine Notes: liquid Most unoaked dry white wines make a great match with 1 sprig fresh thyme, roughly clams. Many US chardonnay producers are now making chopped “naked chardonnay”. These unoaked chardonnays are Extra virgin olive oil, to taste usually made in 100 percent stainless steel and never touch any wood. They have a slightly sweet, tropical fruit and melon flavor with a balanced, clean finish. Photo courtesy of The Sustainable Kitchen
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PAN-SEARED SUSTAINABLE PORK CHOP Green Garlic, Fiddlehead Ferns and Soft Polenta by Stu Stein
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hat is sustainable pork? It isn’t a hog raised in industrialized factory farm or Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), it isn’t a trend and it isn’t being championed by the hypocrites like Smithfield Farms and Paul Deen at the Food Network. Sustainable pork is raised by small U.S. family farmers who are committed to raising the highest quality breeds and are dedicated to caring for their livestock traditionally and humanely. This is another recipe that signals spring across the country. Green garlic refers to immature garlic plants that are unearthed before the cloves have a chance to form. They are mild in flavor compared to mature garlic. Fiddlehead ferns are a young, edible, tightly coiled fern frond of the ostrich fern that resembles the spiral end of a violin or fiddle. The shoots are in their coiled form for only about two weeks before they unfurl into graceful greenery. They have a slightly chewy texture and a flavor similar to a cross between asparagus, green beans and okra. Ramps are a spring wild leek / wild onion that have a mild garlic aroma and sharp onion flavor. It resembles a green onion with a flat, broad leaf.
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Pan-Seared Sustainable Pork Chop
FOR POLENTA 2½ cups milk ½ cup water 1 sprig fresh thyme kosher salt and white pepper, to taste ½ cup polenta (not instant polenta) ¼ cup mascarpone cheese or chèvre-style, soft goat cheese FOR VEGETABLES 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil ¼ pound fiddlehead ferns, ends trimmed and blanched ¼ pound green garlic, cut into 2-inch pieces and blanched ¼ pound ramps (wild leeks), cut into 2-inch pieces and blanched ¼ pound snap peas or pea shoots, cleaned and blanched kosher salt and white pepper, to taste FOR PORK CHOP 4, 8-ounce bone-in pork chops kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter Makes 4 entrée serving
TO PREPARE POLENTA: Pour the milk, water, thyme, salt and pepper into a medium-sized saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Lower heat so liquid is simmering. While constantly whisking, slowly add the polenta to the liquid. Cook polenta over low heat, continuously whisking the mixture until the polenta begins to thicken and the grains are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove thyme sprig. Stir in cheese and mix until melted. Keep warm. TO PREPARE VEGETABLES: Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter. When butter begins to foam but not brown, add the fiddlehead ferns, green garlic, ramps and snap peas. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables in the butter until warm. Reserve. TO PREPARE PORK CHOP: Place a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet, large enough to hold all the chops, over medium heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Add the oil and butter to the hot pan. When butter begins to foam, add the pork to the pan. Sear 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the pork over and cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until the pork is cooked through but still moist (~150ºF). While cooking, baste pork with fat that has accumulated in the pan. Keep warm in a low-temperature oven TO SERVE: Divide polenta in the center of four warm plates. Place warm vegetables next to the polenta and place pork chop on top of vegetables. Drizzle pork with any pan drippings.. ADVANCE PREPARATION: The vegetables can be blanched a day ahead, drained well and refrigerated until ready to use. If you make the polenta more than 30 minutes before serving, you may need to whisk in additional water or milk. Check seasoning if you add additional liquid. SUBSTITUTIONS AND OPTIONS: Although nothing tastes exactly like a fiddlehead fern, asparagus or okra may be substituted. Julienned leeks or green onions can be substituted for the ramps and green garlic. WINE NOTES: New world pinot noir is a cool climate grape that makes a wine with bright acidity and smooth tannins. Its hint of sweetness and buttery finish is a perfect match to the richness of the pork. Photo courtesy of The Sustainable Kitchen
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CARROT FINANCIER
White Chocolate Mousse, Golden Raisins & Black Currants and White Chocolate Glaze by Stu Stein
finacier is a moist, light, French sponge cake made with almonds and brown butter. The cake was called “financier” because it was traditionally baked in a rectangular mold that resembles a bar of gold.
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This dessert can be either both rustic and refined. It can be baked in a small cake or muffin pan and served warm, right out of the oven, or at room temperature. You can make individual muffin-like servings or one family-style cake. Make sure you seek out organic, local ingredients: winter carrots, farm-fresh eggs and stone-ground flour. Carrot cake for Easter – what could be cuter! 64 Community Seeds . Spring 2012
Carrot Financier FOR CARROT FINANCIER 6 weighted oz. unsalted butter 5 egg whites 2 cups icing or powdered sugar 2 ¼ cups powdered almonds ¼ cup cake or all purpose flour, sifted 1 large carrot, peeled and finely shredded (~ 6 weighted ounces) additional flour to toss with carrots additional butter or nonstick spray for cake molds, if needed FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ½ teaspoon unflavored gelatin ½ tablespoon water ½ cup heavy cream, chilled 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons granulated sugar pinch of salt ½ cup white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE GLAZE ½ cup white chocolate, finely chopped 1 tablespoon heavy cream Preheat the oven to 375°F. TO MAKE THE BATTER: Make the beurre noisette by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook butter until the liquid is clear and the milk solids have turned golden brown. Let cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, whisk together icing sugar, powdered almonds and sifted flour. In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites until they soft peak stage (beginning to hold their shape).
Place the shredded carrots in a kitchen towel of cheese cloth and squeeze out any excess moisture. Gently toss the dried carrots with flour until lightly coated. Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture. Gently mix in the beurre noisette and the floured carrots until just incorporate. TO BAKE THE FINANCIER: Butter or spray the 12” x 9” cake pan. Spread the batter evenly over the bottom of the pan. Bake for 5 minutes at 350°F. Reduce oven to 325F and continue baking 5 more minutes. Turn off the oven, leave the oven door closed and let the cakes rest inside for 5 minutes. Remove cakes from oven and unmold onto a cooling rack. TO MAKE THE WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened. Add the orange liqueur to the softened gelatin. Place the cream in a medium bowl and whip the cream until soft peaks are formed (beginning to hold their shape). Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl of an electric mixture, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and salt at high speed until pale and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the orange-gelatin liquid; scrape the side and bottom of the bowl. Beat in the melted chocolate. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped cream in 2 additions. Gently fold in the golden raisins and black currants. Scrape the mousse into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. TO MAKE THE WHITE CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Place white chocolate in a small bowl. Place cream in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Pour milk over chocolate and mix until combined. TO ASSEMBLE CAKE: Slice the cake into three rectangular 12” x 3” strips. Spread a ½ of the mousse evenly over one rectangle. Place another cake rectangle on top of mousse and spread remaining mousse. Top with last cake rectangle. Pour white chocolate glaze on top of cake. Refrigerate until set. Cut the 12” x 3” cake in to 2, 6” x 3” cakes and then cut each rectangle into 2 triangles. TO SERVE: I serve the cake with candied carrots, carrotginger syrup and either carrot-orange sorbet or buttermilk ice cream. Makes 4, 3”x4” rectangle layered cakes Photo courtesy of The Sustainable Kitchen
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Springtime Cheer by Sean Delloiacono
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Springtime Cheer
Springtime Spritzer ½ ounce of Galliano 1 ounce of Hanger One Vodka splash of Pineapple Juice Veuve Clicquot Champagne or Rose to fill Pour the ½ ounce of Galliano, 1 ounce of Hanger One Vodka and the splash of Pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker full of ice. Place a shaker lid on top of the tin and shake as hard as you can for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain the ingredients into a champagne flute. Fill the glass with Veuve Clicquot Champagne or Rose and Garnish with a candied lemon peel or sliced melon.
Something New ½ ounce of Carvalla Lemincello ½ ounce of Pama (Pomegranate) liqueur ½ ounce Hanger One Raspberry Vodka
Pour ½ ounce of Lemincello, ½ ounce of Pama, and ½ ounce Hanger One Raspberry Vodka into a cocktail shaker. Cover shake with a lid and shake well. Strain the alcohol into a large cocktail glass over ice. Top with Soda water and garnish with a edible flower and a lemon twist.
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Food Bites
Food Bites
By Lorianne S. Riley 2010 Far Niente Estate Bottled Chardonnay, Napa Valley Our Newest Chardonnay Release! Far Niente Chardonnay is a blend of superlative Napa Valley vineyards, many of which are located in a little-known area called Coombsville, a cool growing region nestled in the rolling countryside and protected by the hills east of the city of Napa. The 2010 has aromas of Meyer lemon, toasted nuts and fig are supported by the underlying sweetness of honeysuckle. The entry is honeyed with ripe citrus, light melon and well-integrated nuttiness and a touch of mineral. A rich, full mid-palate with balanced acidity draws out into a long finish. Where to fined farniente.com 2008 Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Enthusiast - December 2011: 91 points and Editor’s Pick “A solid Cabernet, dry and full-bodied, showing classic flavors of blackberries, currants and oak, with hints of vanilla and toast…great price.” ~ Steve Heimoff Where to fined franciscan.com
Cow’s Milk Hayflower Cheese (Kuh Heublumenkäse) Cow’s Milk Hayflower Cheese, or Kuh Heublumenkäse in German, is a seductive blend of fragrant dried flowers, herbs, and pure organic Bavarian cow’s milk. This German cheese takes on extra character through the selection of organic flowers, including safflower, blue mallow, peony and marigold, mingled with rosemary, oregano and a dash of unrefined rock salt. The cheesemakers coat the cheese with herbs and flowers and then seal it with transparent wax. Throughout the 6-month ripening period, the combined essences seep into the cheese’s paste, rendering an innovative semihard cheese bursting with aroma. Where to fined igourmet.com www.communityseeds.com 69
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What You Need To Know to Achieve The Looks Fabrics & Details
Where To Find AicoraGems “Jewelry Box” Gallery
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Natural Beauty
What Goes Around Comes Around Designs NYC Fahion Week, Spring Collection
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he Spring 2012 vintage-inspired What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) Collection is truly hitting it’s stride, connecting the present with the everlasting styles of the past. Creative Director, Gerard Maione had American fashion icon, Lauren Hutton in mind when designing this strong, sexy and independent woman’s wardrobe for her trailblazing ways. “My inspiration for this collection began during a trip to Buenos Aires earlier this year,” said Maione. “It was there that I began thinking of this world traveler who could effortlessly pack for a trip, from Buenos Aires to a safari in Tanzania, then onto the beautiful Gold Coast of Long Island.” He was specifically referencing Lauren’s spirited presence and undeniable beauty when creating this vision. his Spring line takes us on an adventure of three connecting color stories: the first in Buenos Aires with a rich and ethnic palette stemming in jade, which is seen throughout the collection with compliments of red, gold and black. Then off to Africa, where a soft shade of tea is highlighted by the richness of cobalt, rust and chartreuse. Ultimately, landing along the Gold Coast in white, turquoise, lavender and sea green. Exquisite Victorian inspired lace, pin tuck and crochet details are evident in tops, skirts, and dresses in classic white, tea and black. Beautiful vintage floral prints set tones in a powerful, yet feminine manner. Leather and suede are constants in the collection, including a 1920’s inspired belted leather jacket, a beautifully hand worked cardigan in suede and knit, and an embroidered suede crop vest. Elaborate hand beaded and embroidered pieces that bring to mind elements of the 20’s/30’s are adorned throughout as well. Caftans and striped cotton cover-ups evoke the leisurely air of Lauren Hutton’s spring essentials.
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ithin its entirety, the collection offers a multi-dimensional story with links throughout the elegant early years of the 1890’s-1930’s, married to the seductive strength of the 1960’s and 70’s. Maione finishes by saying, “The intention with this collection is to provide clothes that a woman can really move in. Her coupling of colors, fabrics, and textures really conveys the passion she has for everything she does and everything she wears.” Much like Lauren Hutton herself, the Spring Collection has the ability to be boldly sophisticated while maintaining an effortless modesty. President Seth Weisser adds, “We continue to offer a unique assortment of items to complement the Collection ranging from vintage Chanel and authentic designer vintage to our extensive Custom Vintage line, thus retailers are able to extract a diverse selection for their businesses.”
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he What Goes Around Comes Around Collection is currently being sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Lane Crawford, Isetan, Scoop, and other top specialty stores worldwide.
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Hair: And Makeup: Jon Rey-
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Eco Toys For Boys
By Lorianne S. Riley and Megan Nealon
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ar Niente Winery Carriage House Car Collection
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ativa Hemp Boots are a great leather-free, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional leather boots, keeping you comfortable in classic Sativa style. www.sativabags.com
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• New Construction
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• Decks 35 Years
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Why build green?...
Of Experience Counts!
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their future Build it GREEN (BIG) Member
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