You Say Tomato
When I was growing up, a “cherry tomato” was red, about an inch in diameter, and was OK. A mild-mannered little sibling of what I knew as a “tomato.” At some point, I learned about plum, beefsteak and grape tomatoes. But it wasn’t until recent years, as I made more and more trips to farmers’ markets, that I discovered the amazingly varied world of tomatoes—a world that …
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Looking for a fun outdoor hike but not sure where to go? As it turns out, the Metro is good for more than just your work commute and can take you to some surprisingly scenic and natural spots in the area. Within minutes of getting off the Metro, you’ll forget about just how close you are to DC.
Get out into nature and leave your car behind!
Cleveland Park – Red Line
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If you love wine but you can’t move to Sonoma, don’t fret, wine country isn’t far away. Just south of DC, in the valleys and rolling hills of Virginia lie some great vineyards. If you drink Virginia wine, you can sleep well in the knowledge that barrels of fuel weren’t used to ship it from the west coast to your glass. In addition, many Virginia wines …
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We’re excited about a new site called GreenRenter.com, as far as we know it’s the first site of its kind. It lists ‘green’ apartments, and office buildings.
It’s a lot easier to live green and save money on utilities when the buildings are designed for efficiency. Things to look for include
EnergyStar Appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, etc)
Proximity to public transit that can get you …
