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New Krishna Lunch Card
on Oct 30, 2009 in poseurs krishna lunch food I've got a vegetarian bone to pick with the Krishnas who serve lunch on the University of Florida Plaza of the Americas. I have recounted my various positive and negative encounters with the Gainesville Krishnas in the past, but this one's got my ka...



Plastic Bag Reduction Act of 2009
on Oct 23, 2009 in tote bags plastic grocery bags I was at the Super Walmart by my house (yes, I know) getting a ton of play-doh for an activity for the technical communications class I'm teaching this semester, and as I was leaving I stopped by the greeter to show her my receipt, which I've gotten...



October update on Charlie's Soap
on Oct 22, 2009 in laundry detergents So, I bought this humongous barrel of Charlie's Soap, and I'm about 2/3 of the way through, now. I'll probably use it all up in a year, so I think the 100 and something-odd dollars I paid for it (with free shipping) was well worth it. I started usi...



Need-a-Bag Project Update 09.26.09: So, so alone...
on Sep 27, 2009 in farmer's market Need-a-Bag? Project locavore cuisine Need-a-Bag? project Angels food Note: The Need-a-Bag? project was created to promote sustainable bagging at the Hwy 441 Alachua County Farmer's Market each Saturday morning. We supply reusable tote bags reclaimed from thrift stores and garage sales. The Need-a-Bag? project also uti...



No Goat Cheese at the 441 Farmers Market?!
on Sep 24, 2009 in farmer's market locavore cuisine food Okay, remember how I was all about Glades Ridge Dairy and their delicious cheese-of-goats? Well, something terrible has happened! They were told by the head of the Alachua County Farmers Market, Helen Emery, told them last week that they were suspe...



Need-a-Bag Project Update 09.12.09 -- OKRA!!!1!
on Sep 12, 2009 in farmer's market Need-a-Bag? Project Green websites locavore cuisine Need-a-Bag? project Angels composting puppies tote bags food Note: The Need-a-Bag? project was created to promote sustainable bagging at the Hwy 441 Alachua County Farmer's Market each Saturday morning. We supply reusable tote bags reclaimed from thrift stores and garage sales. The Need-a-Bag? project also uti...