Winter Squash: Take Two
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone, and odds are pretty good that you crossed paths with a pumpkin pie. But did you get to enjoy pumpkin any other way? This winter squash makes delicious soup, chili, pancakes, muffins, cookies and gnocchi. And it is fantastic as a ravioli filling. This week, I made a somewhat labor-intensive but scrumptious pumpkin ravioli and tomato sauce (onion, garlic, red wine, canned …
It may sound totally absurd to purchase “environmentally friendly” products for your pets, but when you consider that there are 75 million owned dogs and 88 million owned cats in the United States, you begin to realize the tremendous impact our furry friends can make on the planet. By slightly altering the way we feed and care for our pets, we can help reduce their environmental paw print.
This is where Green …
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Eating green is very easy these days, especially in an urban environment. Most major grocery stores have organic food options, and there is an abundance of farmers’ markets in DC area as well. However, eating green is not enough – sure it’s a good first step and an investment into your health, but there is always room for more change. …
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I had never heard of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) until my condo building starting discussing it as an option. Of course I knew that spraying poisons all over my home to kill bugs was a bad idea, especially with a dog. But I didn’t know someone had come up with a workable solution to controlling pests without toxic chemicals.
Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment recommends using IPM to manage insects because many …
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