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More Hip #299 - Foraging Food
2/2/2012 | Download File (81.80 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #299 - Foraging Food In the last decade, the celebration of organic foods, farmer's markets, and artisanal producers has dovetailed with a renewed passion for wild delicacies. On the forefront of this movement is longtime "huntress" Connie Green. Everywhere humans have lived, there is food to be foraged. If you have the desire to be closer to your food and get in touch with nature, you have what it takes to be a forager. The Hipsters chat with 'Huntress' Connie Green about wild food, sustainability and the fungus among us. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Our new Favorite Listeners are Ewen & Jesamine, who sent us a fab care package all the way from Scotland! Bitter & Twisted Blond Beer from Harviestoun Brewery might well have been named for us. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: They also sent along a bar of Valrhona Grand Cru Abinao. At 85% cacoa, it's billed as Intense and Tannic. We just call it Dessert. Cheers! Dori: 4 hips; Val: 5 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Java jar. Here's a genius idea: create a recyclable, BPA-free plastic lid that fits on a canning jar...Cuppow! Instant travel mug! Wish we'd thought of it. E-waste management. Come on, time to get rid of those old electronics you're never going to use. Gadgetabulous makes it easy to sell, consign, donate or recycle your formerly awesome gizmos. Hip News Oil for one... British Petroleum lost its bid to make contractor Transocean pay part of the damages from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The case goes to court in Louisiana on February 27th. ...and one for Oil. Meanwhile, Brazil is mulling criminal charges against Chevron execs after an offshore spill in November. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ Beat the Bag Monster! It's time to take the Annual Plastic Bag Challenge. Take a moment to tally up the approximate number of plastic bags you use in a year. Now, solemly swear to cut that number in half this year. Write down your target number and sign it. If you're already below 50, then we Double Dog Dare you to use 10 or less! Foraging Food Did you know there's a feast underfoot? Everywhere humans have lived, there is food to be foraged. If you have the desire to be closer to your food and get in touch with nature, you have what it takes to be a forager. 'Huntress' Connie Green has been at it for over 30 years; she literally wrote the book on finding the fungus among us! Connie and chef Sarah Scott wrote The Wild Table, "an invitation into the romantic, mysterious, and delicious world of exotic, foraged food." She sells a collection of sustainable gathered edibles on her website, Wine Forest Wild Foods. Connie works closely with famed chef Thomas Keller, the guy who taught Val to roast a chicken. Learn the ropes of foraging from members of your local Mycological Society or Native Plant Society. After a tough day of gathering goodies, kick back with a Douglas fir martini! Listener E-mails We didn't have to forage for emails! Keep sending your questions, comments, tips, brainstorms and epiphanies to [email protected] You guys rock our world! Karen in S. Carolina is ready to make some kombucha tea. We also recommend the soap from Rand Hill Naturals. Kelly in Washington shares an article about the dreaded K Cups. Maybe Keurig's Ekobrew K Cup is a better alternative. Melissa in Texas needs info on <a href="http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Is-Wind-Power-the-Most-Unexp
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More Hip #298 - Citizen Scientists
1/19/2012 | Download File (82.58 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #298 - Citizen Scientists Scientific research is moving out of the laboratory and into the hands of Citizen Scientists. Are you a stargazer? Birdwatcher? Ham radio operator? You have the makings of a citizen scientist. The Hipsters investigate the galaxy of opportunites out there for curious minds to contribute to scientific research. Also, Dori deals with 20/50 vision while Val deals with having a hot husband. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: It's beer...it's coffee...it's Cappuccino Stout! Our friends at Lagunitas Brewing Co. continue to impress with this yummy seasonal brew. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: Our new Favorite Listener is Donna in England! She sent us make-up chocolate from across the pond, and it was well worth the postage. Montezuma's Very Dark 73% bar scores well in flavor, consistency and mouth-feel. It also pairs perfectly with a hearty beer. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Thing! An insulated, unlined stainless steel water bottle that fits in a cupholder? That's S'well! This stylish bottle is full of good karma, too; 10% of all proceeds are donated to WaterAid. The Un-cola. There's more than one way to make soda without the carbonation. Whip up a batch of Urban Homestead Soda! Thanks to Listener Carri for posting this on our Facebook page. Will it "Sting"? Scientists have named a new species of Rocky Mountain beetle after actor/environmentalist/dreamboat Robert Redford. Sacrebleu! Our Zero Waste amie Bea Johnson is featured in People magazine. But, will she buy a copy? Hip News Grand gesture. Calling it a "national treasure that must be protected", the Obama administration finalized a ban on new mining near the Grand Canyon. Hickory Dickory Doom. The Doomsday Clock has moved one minute closer to midnight. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists made the move in response to failed leadership, climate change and Japan's nuclear disaster last year. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ Save the Kales! If you have veggies in the fridge that are a bit past their peak, don't toss them out! Val shares her recipe for Veggie Drawer Soup: Ingredients: 5 Tbsp butter (I replace with about 2Tbsp EVOO - adjust as needed) 1 lb chopped veggies 6 cups chicken or veggie stock 24 oz diced potatoes (roughly 4 medium potatoes) 3/4 cup cream ( I just use 2% milk - for Paleo, coconut milk works great) Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Melt butter, add chopped veggies and simmer to soften but not brown. Add stock and potatoes, bring to boil, cook for 20 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or food mill. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve. Val loves pairing this with grilled cheese on crusty bread. Citizen Scientists Scientific research is moving out of the laboratory and into the hands of Citizen Scientists. From astronomy to zoology, there's a project for everyone. You don't need training or a college degree, you just need a healthy dose of curiosity and a desire to help provide answers we can all use! Some of the oldest (and coolest) Citizen Science projects are the Christmas Bird Count and SETI@home. Where do you begin? Look for a variety of fun projects at places like SciStarter, Scientific American, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and NASA. Perform projects on the go! SciSpy and WildLab use mobile technology. Tombstones? Frogs? Roadkill? Find an <a href
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More Hip #297 - 7 Green Days
1/5/2012 | Download File (64.94 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #297 - 7 Green Days No matter where you are on the path toward a lighter footprint, you can gain some inspiration from taking the 7 Day Green Challenge. Happy New Year! Are you willing to set aside a week to pursue the challenge of a greener life? The Hipsters forego the usual resolutions to bring you a different sort of green inspiration, courtesy of The Environmental Blog. Also, Val climbs the geek ladder while Dori's family prepares for the zombie apocalypse. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Fresh off the beer truck, Ruthless Rye IPA is the latest seasonal offering from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. We're fans of the bold hop flavors and the smooth finish. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: Kelly in Washington continues her reign as our Favorite Listener! We tried another Seattle Chocolates fave, the Coconut Macaroon Truffle Bar. The soft, lovely chocolate with minced coconut and sea salt combines for a nice flavor. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 4 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: 'Temp'-tation. Home heating is now sexy! The Nest Learning Thermostat is a user-friendly device designed by the guys behind the iPod. We can't wait to see what they do with the water heater. Hip Lit. Rediscover Fix, Freeze, Feast, a fab book by clever Hipster Kati Neville. She'll teach you how to save money while eating real food. Chew the moose. Give your pup a piece of Bullwinkle. Moose antler dog chews are delicious, nutritious, and don't splinter. Hip News Hornswoggled. In South Africa, rhino poachingis at an all-time high as the price of rhino horns outpaces gold. Note to Asia: ingesting the horns WILL NOT cure cancer. Sock it to me! The US Forest Service needs your socks. They'll fill 'em full of bait so they can photograph the elusive Pacific fisher. Send lonely unused socks to: Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Project, 40799 Elliott Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ What's Your Word? Whether or not you're creating a vision board for the new year, come up with a word that will define your goals. Try to choose an action word and display it where you'll see it every day. It really works! 7 Green Days With a new year comes a chance to renew your committment to living a greener life. No matter where you are on the path toward a lighter footprint, you can gain some inspiration from taking the 7 Day Green Challenge. Enjoy! Day 1: Crafty Day. Repurpose old items into something new with DIY craft projects. Collect bits & pieces in a craft drawer for future adventures. Day 2: Delectable Day. Freshen up your diet with something new, like an unusual fruit or veggie from the farmer's market. Ask the farmer or grocer how to prepare it or just find a recipe online. Just make sure it's real food, not processed. Day 3: Contribution Day. Put something you have into circulation. Give money to a good cause, donate clothes to charity, bring some groceries to a food bank. Even something small can make a big difference. Day 4: Stone Age Day. Are you ready to unplug your appliances, put away your car keys and abandon the internet for 24 hours? This challenge is about reducing your carbon footprint to nearly zero, just for a little while. Good luck. Day 5: Petition Day. Make sure your voice is heard. Find petitions online at Green America, Care2, Credo and more. Day 6: Hippie Day. Before you can hug a tree, you need to plant one! Find your town at the Alliance for Community Trees or donate a tree through Plant a Billion Trees. Day 7: Advocacy Day. Spread the word to family and friends. Be sure to kee
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More Hip #296 - Transition Towns
12/21/2011 | Download File (57.39 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #296 - Transition Towns The Transition movement represents one of the most promising ways of engaging people and communities to take the far-reaching actions that are required to mitigate the effects of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. Do you live in a Transition Town? Would you like to? Dori & Val chat with Carolyne Stayton of Transition US to learn why transition is necessary, and fun! Also, the Hipsters rewrite Auld Lang Syne and contemplate Canadian porn. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Our new Favorite Listener is Blythe in Sonoma County, CA! She kicked down a big-ass bottle of Gold Digger IPA from NorCal's Auburn Alehouse. The robust hop flavor is enough to start another gold rush! Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: Blythe also sent along a box of assorted artisan oddities from Sonoma Chocolatiers. We've never experienced goat cheese or garlic in chocolate before. We may never again. But we're Hall of Faming the adventure! (Tip: pair these with red wine, not beer.) Dori: 6 hips; Val: 6 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Thing! Klean Kanteen presents their fabulous new Stainless Steel Pint Glass, and Greenfeet offers a 4-pack to get the party started. They're perfect outdoors; unlike a Red Solo Cup, you can use them again and again. Cheers! Saddle up. Ready to put away some pasta? I Could Eat a Horse spaghetti measuring tool gauges your noodle needs on a scale of Skinny to Whinny! Yule love these. Time for some alternative holiday tunes from Yule Logs and Lascivious Biddies. Hip News Paws for a Cause. This year's biggest superhero is Daniel, the cat with 26 toes. By chipping in a dollar per toe, Milwaukee residents helped to save Daniel's home, an animal rescue center. FacePeace. Friend request accepted! Facebook and Greenpeace have agreed to work together promoting renewable energy, after the social media giant agreed to power its data centers with clean energy instead of coal. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ Roll Your Own!Val's latest obsession is paper flowers, rolled from old book pages, magazine pages, even sheet music. They make great gifts, and all that rolling keeps your hands out of the candy box. Transition Towns "The Transition Movement is a vibrant, grassroots movement that seeks to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. It represents one of the most promising ways of engaging people in strengthening their communities against the effects of these challenges, resulting in a life that is more abundant, fulfilling, equitable and socially connected." Carolyne Stayton is the Executive Director of Transition US. Her job: Supporting communities in the US to become more resilient and enjoy doing it! The movement's founder, Rob Hopkins, was inspired by the film The End of Suburbia. There are 12 Ingredients of the transition model. They are not meant to be implemented in numerical order. The Transition Network facilitates initiatives all over the world. Great resources for starting a transition initiative in your town include the Transition Handbook, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transition-Companion-Community-Resilient-Uncertain/dp/1603583920/ref=pd_sim_b_1/182-7999473-8547320"
More Hip #295 - Waste-Free Wonderland play >
More Hip #295 - Waste-Free Wonderland
12/8/2011 | Download File (46.59 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #295 - Waste-Free Wonderland A zero-waste lifestyle can save you money and make a profit this holiday season. Most of us generate about 25% more trash during the holidays. What if cutting back on waste could put money in your pocket? Blogger Bea Johnson returns with tips to make it happen. Also, Val adopts a Nerf gun and Dori is #winning the Christmas card competition (yes, there is one!). Beer and Chocolate: Beer: We enjoyed our last beer from Highwater Brewing so much, we decided to go back for more. Good call! Their Pom Cherry Bomb Specialty Ale was a summer release that transcends seasons. The delightful sweet cherry/tart pomegranate combo pairs brilliantly with plain chocolate. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: Our New Favorite Listener is Kelly in Washington, who sent a whole care package of her local faves! First up: Seattle Chocolates Pike Place Espresso Truffle bar, a seamless blend of flavors inside a creamy dream. Dori: 5 hips Val: 5 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Grow To Go. Our friends in the UK can send this Edible Festive Bouquet of herbs to foodie folks. Why can't we find this in the US? Easy Rider. Daimler is driving into the carshare pool with Car2Go, an all-electric service focusing on convenience. Now in Amsterdam and San Diego, it's going big next year. Live and Let Fry. Sir Paul McCartney has released The Meat-Free Monday Cookbook in support of his vegetarian campaign. Hip News Shopping list. The Daily Green gives you permission to pass up the organics aisle when you purchase their Clean 15 foods, which are low in pesticide residue. Save your money for organic versions of the Dirty Dozen. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ From Zero Waste Bea: Use your sink strainer! Keeping bits of food waste out of the garbage disposal saves water and electricity. Empty the contents of the strainer into your kitchen compost bin or feed it to the critters. Waste-Free Wonderland Did you know that cutting back on household waste can not only save money, but also make a profit? Our amie Bea Johnson explains. Feel free to gaze at her hunky husband. Bea and her family hit the big-time in Sunset magazine! On Bea's blog, The Zero Waste Home, she lays out a plan for making it though the holidays waste-free, and making a little cash. She is a big fan of using furoshiki and reusable bags instead of gift wrap. By using a gift registry, we can make sure our gifts are truly appreciated. She makes Elf Yourself videos to share with family and friends. Bea uses principles of collaborative consumption, as outlined in the book What's Mine is Yours. Her family uses BRB Vacation Rentals to fill their house when they're away. Some food for thought from Bea: her posts on Decluttering and Heirloom Guilt. She left us hungry for Welsh rarebit and thirsty for Morpho! Listener E-mails</
More Hip #294 - Hipstah Mitzvah play >
More Hip #294 - Hipstah Mitzvah
11/24/2011 | Download File (51.74 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #294 - Hipstah Mitzvah Linda Cohen is the author of 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life. It's the season of Thanksgiving here in the US, so the Hipsters turn to longtime listener Linda Cohen for a lesson in the power of kindness. Find out how a painful loss turned into guide to gratitude. Also, Val gets stuffed on her birthday and a holiday tribute reappears! Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Hall of Fame! Highwater Brewing is one of the Bay Area's newest breweries, but they know their stuff. No Boundaries IPA has a fresh hops aroma, no bitterness...and a delicious secondary flavor they won't identify. A big-ass bottle of hoppiness! Dori: 6 hips; Val: 6 hips Chocolate: You can always count on Equal Exchange to produce a decent organic, fair-trade treat. Chocolate Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt is a new offering that's finely flavored, but lacking that smooth mouth-feel we crave. Dori: 4 hips Val: 4 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Thing! Need a truly functional conversation piece for the kitchen? Try the All Forked Up Salt & Pepper Shaker. Made in the USA, these cleverly crafted spoons will 'shake up' any meal! Potty mouth. We missed World Toilet Day on November 19th, but Matt Damon didn't. And this isn't the first time we've heard him talk dirty. Me talk dirty one day. Author David Sedaris left his mark on Chico too! Hip News Pachydorable. When Chhouk the elephant was found mangled in a poacher's trap, experts fashioned a jumbo false foot. Awwww! Wonderful world. The votes are in, and the New 7 Wonders of Nature have been revealed. (Val & Dori came in 8th.) Teenie Weenie Greenie™ Attitude of Gratitude! At Thanksgiving or anytime, let the good feelings flow by hosting a Gratitude Party. Provide slips of paper so guests can write a complimentary note to each other, then put them in individual containers to take home. Gratitude is really the gift that keeps on giving! Hipstah Mitzvah It's the season of Thanksgiving here in the US, so the Hipsters turn to longtime listener/new author Linda Cohen for a lesson in the power of kindness. Remember, gestures don't have to be grand, time-consuming or expensive to transform a life! What the heck is a mitzvah? Jews are commanded to observe 613 mitzvot. Linda provides another 1,000 for good measure! Visit her blog and buy her book, 1,000 Mitzvahs. If she's inspired you to do good works, get started with VolunteerMatch. Linda is also a devoted fan of ChicoBags! Listener E-mails We're grateful for our listeners! Let us hear from you at [email protected] Want to be a Greenfeet Ambassador? Reach out and touch [email protected]! Check out our blog! Michele in Arizona loves her Fagor Duo pressure cooker/canner, but has a caveat for those ready to pursue pressure canning. Listener Karen tried microwave canning. Can you use a grill? Kevin in Texas found a cool method to spray oils and sauces. And
More Hip #293 - Canning With Kate play >
More Hip #293 - Canning With Kate
11/10/2011 | Download File (51.94 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #293 - Canning With Kate Small batch canning is an easy and economical method of storing seasonal goodies or making gifts for others. Can Val conquer her fear of home food preservation? The Hipsters chat with Kate Payne, author of The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking, who explains why canned food is an inefficient way to murder one's family. Also, Dori spills the 'real' reason for the show's hiatus. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Our new Favorite Listener is Sherrie in Nashville, who doubled down! The beer is her local fave, Yazoo Brewing Co.'s Hefeweizen. Lovely flavor; next time, we'll pour it into a glass. Dori: 5 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: Sherrie provided local chocolate from Olive & Sinclair. Their Southern Artisan Coffee Bean is flavorful, but a bit of a rough ride. Dori: 4 hips Val: 4 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Misto-fied. If you want to coat your pans with oil...just oil...try Misto Olive Oil Sprayer instead of store-bought sprays containing soy. Hot tip: turn the cap after use to release pressure and avoid clogs. An app a day... A new mobile app lets you know what's up in the supermarket. Inrfood scans barcodes and identifies ingredients that might be unsuitable for your lifestyle. We're still waiting for the Ass App to identify the foods that are going to land on our backsides. Hip News Is it warm in here? The US Dept. of Energy says we put out 6% more global warming gases in 2010 than the year before, the biggest jump on record. Do we have a spare planet somewhere? Pants on fire. Three companies claimed that their plastic water bottles are biodegradable. The state of California is not amused. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ From Hip Girl Kate: Mix your own hand soap with liquid castile soap and water! Grab a dispenser, fill it 1/4 to 1/2 full with soap, top off with water and shake it up. You'll save a bunch of money making this safe and effective soap. Canning With Kate Putting up preserves does not require an all-day commitment in a hot kitchen. Kate Payne, author of The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking, recommends small-batch canning. This easy, economical method is perfect for storing seasonal goodies or making gifts for others. Ready? Start with some good produce and a few canning supplies. Kate posts recipes and instructions for pickles and preserves on her blog. She's excited to try Tattler Reusable Canning Jar Lids. They're BPA free! If you want to can vegetables or meaty soups, try using a Presto Pressure Canner. Kate loves the Food in Jars blog and canning books by Linda Ziedrich. Buy The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking on Kate's blog and she'll send you an inscribed copy! Listener E-mails What's cookin'? Drop us a line with your questions, stories or green triumphs at [email protected] Want to be a Greenfeet Ambassador? Reach out and touch [email protected]! Check out our blog! Jerilyn in Los Angeles sings the praises of Terracycle. Listen to her on The Because Show! Sandy in New Jersey shares The Hops Ceiling, a story about women and beer. We are now on the hunt for that Vosges Black Pearl bar! Erica in Connecticut wonders what foodies should pack in an emergency survival kit (besides beer & chocolate). Listener Norma has a great idea: <a href="http://www.nt11.myef
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More Hip #292 - Food Swap
10/27/2011 | Download File (51.39 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #292 - Food Swap Food swapping is a traditional activity that's being rediscovered. Think of it as a silent auction, gift exchange, marketplace and party all rolled into one! We're baaaccckkk! After a 3-month hiatus, Dori & Val are refreshed and ready for action. Hipster Robin Shreeves serves as Guest #1, talking about her journey to the White House and her adventures in food swapping. Also, get ready to revisit TV and music from the 80s. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Val outed herself as a hater of veggie beers, but she managed to enjoy Kennebunkport Brewing Co.'s Pumpkin Ale. The brew is a bit (too) light and a bit (too) sweet. Available at Trader Joe's. Dori: 4 hips; Val: 4 hips Chocolate: Our new Favorite Listener is Donna in Chester, England! She shipped over a bar of Hanf Natur Hemp Dark Chocolate Cannalade. Quite hempy and seedy, it has a nice cakey texture. Cheers Donna! Dori: 4 hips Val: 5 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Thing! It's stylish...it's safe...it's the Reusable Bamboo and Glass Water Bottle! Loaded with smart features, this bottle is a conversation starter. Eat to the Beat Jon Bon Jovi's new restaurant, JBJ Soul Kitchen, is dishing up good karma. In exchange for a gourmet meal, diners donate money to charity or give their time to keep the place running. Does Gina work the diner all day? Hip News Warm & fuzzy. When penguins were harmed by the oil spill in New Zealand, a yarn store put out the call to knitters to send Penguin Jumpers. Much cuteness ensued. Farmed & dangerous. Aquaculture is to blame for spreading a lethal Atlantic salmon virus to the Pacific coast. High & dry. Put down that fish jerky! The so-called 'healthy snack' averages 5 times the allowable level of mercury. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ Halloweenie Greenie! As you're picking out those scary masks and outfits, beware of soft vinyl - similar to shower curtain material - in mass produced costumes. They probably contain PVC, which off-gasses nasty chemicals and can't be recycled. The remedy: Buy pre-owned costumes, or hang your new ones outside to air out for a few days before wearing them. Food Swap Food swapping is a traditional activity that's being rediscovered. With food prices and recalls on the rise, more of us are turning to fresh, locally-produced goods for safety and convenience. Hipster Robin Shreeves, food blogger for Mother Nature Network, shares her experiences at a food swap event, which netted her the bounty pictured above! What the heck is food swapping? Robin wrote an informative article about her local food swap event. Her hot buttered rum batter was a hit! You can find a local event or learn how to host your own. Conquer your fear and learn to preserve your own homemade goods. Robin was one of the few lucky bloggers chosen to spend a day in the White House garden! Did you know they brew their own beer? Listener E-mails Let's swap ideas! We're wide open for your questions, stories, poetry, etc. at [email protected] Want to be a Greenfeet Ambassador? Reach out and touch [email protected]! Check out our blog! Donna in the UK included her humorously-named blog along with that chocolate care package: Me and 2 Veg! Katie in Texas keeps us updated on her local
More Hip #291 - How To Be Car-Free! play >
More Hip #291 - How To Be Car-Free!
7/29/2011 | Download File (50.82 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #291 - How To Be Car-Free! Cars are convenient, but they're not always worth the overall cost of ownership. Cars. Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Or can you? The Hipsters chat with Trystan Bass, Senior Editor at Yahoo! Green, who has never owned a car. How does she do it? (Planning, research and organization!) Also, Dori and Val deliver a Major Announcement. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Ay caramba! Chili Pepper Spicy Ale from Six Rivers Brewery brings the heat! A fine wheat ale made with a blend of real peppers, this brew is in a category all its own. Split the big-ass bottle with a friend and pair it with a plain chocolate. Dori: 4 hips; Val: 5 hips Chocolate: Sometimes less really is more. E. Guittard single origin Tsaratana 61% Semisweet is a beautifully balanced bar that melts in your mouth. Dori: 5 hips Val: 5 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Thing! Need to clean your cucumbers? Wash your walnuts? Scrub your squash? Try Organic Chico Produce & Nut Wash, a home-grown product making its debut with Greenfeet! A citric acid blend renders your food virtually germ-free without any chlorine. Mix up a batch from concentrate and wash your worries away. Placebook. Listener Rob turned us on to OhSoWe, a place where real neighbors can virtually interact to build a sense of community. It's like a 21st-century block party. Hip News Meltdown. The European Union has devised a long-term plan for managing nuclear waste. Unfortunately, it involves shifting the waste to poorer nations. Pass on the gas. Washington state is building electric vehicle charging stations as part of an effort to create a West Coast Green Highway from Canada to Mexico. Bagging on plastic. The city of Portland, Oregon is the latest to ban plastic bags! Sign ChicoBag's petition to fight the lawsuit brought by the plastic bag industry. Teenie Weenie Greenie™ Get the red out! To keep tomato-based sauces from staining your plastic containers, just coat the container with a light spritz of cooking spray. How To Be Car-Free! How does one manage to live in the suburbs without an automobile? Hipster Trystan Bass has done so for over twenty years. She utilizes carpools and public transit, telecommutes, and plans her decisions around transportation. Instead of making car payments, she indulges in the things she enjoys. Could you make the leap to a car-free life? It's never been easier to plan your life around the bus or subway schedule. Try the SMART-WAY public transit app. For out-of-the-way trips, rent a Zipcar. Find out if your town is easy to navigate on foot. Walk Score has done the legwork. Rather than lugging groceries around, try an online shopping and delivery service like Peapod. Studies find that shopping online is greener than traditional retail, in most cases. Subway commuters in South Korea use a virtual supermarket for shopping on the go! Greenfeet's new Eat & Drink category is filled with goodies that will be delivered to your doorstep. Can you stand to know what your car is really costing you? Try the TCO calculator. One thing Trystan likes to do with all that extra money: Travel! Listener E-mails We may be on hiatus, but we'd still love to hear from you! Ask a question, share a story or gloat about your green triumphs at [email protected] Check out our blog! Donna in the UK has discovered the joys of hemp! She now loads up on goodies from the Hemp Shop. Anyone know a natural product to waterproof her backpack? <l
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More Hip #290 - Fueling the Future
7/7/2011 | Download File (42.48 MB) - right click to download
More Hip Than Hippie #290 - Fueling the Future Looking thirty years into the future, fossil fuels will no longer be able to power our world. What is likely to replace them? The Hipsters face a post-petroleum world with an overview of current energy sources and their future prospects. Also, Farmageddon comes to Chico! Beer and Chocolate: Beer: As fruity beers go, Abita Brewing Co.'s bland Strawberry Harvest Lager didn't offer much punch. Perhaps it pairs well with cheese, but it lacks the flavor to stand alone. Dori: 3 hips; Val: 4 hips Chocolate: Tony in Chicago continues his reign as Our Favorite Listener with another winning dark chocolate bar. Kallari 75% Single Source Organic Chocolate is bold but not bitter, and big enough to share! Dori: 5 hips Val: 5 hips. Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Thing! She learned to swirl, sniff, slurp and swallow California Olive Ranch EVOO. Now she's carrying it at Greenfeet! Check out the Everyday EVOO, Select Artois and Select Oroville for a flavorful and nutritious kitchen staple. Can they make a tiara? Those jaunty metal caps are the crowning glory of any bottle of beer. Now, the Craft Beer Cap Hat Band lets you wear them atop your own crown. Just one more thing... Val's boyfriend Peter Falk passed away, and PETA saw fit to honor him for his animal rights activism. On another note, they also named 2011'a Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians (Columbo wasn't on the list). Hip News A-fjordable healthcare? A Swedish study finds that pollutants are linked to diabetes. We find that Swedish studies are linked to Muppet impersonations. The future's so bright... Our local Butte Community College made history this month by going grid positive with solar energy. Maybe that's how alum Aaron Rodgers got that megawatt smile! Teenie Weenie Greenie™ In the bin! Make it easy for your summertime guests to recycle. Set up clearly-marked outdoor bins in your yard and leave them in place all season. Fueling the Future Looking thirty years into the future, fossil fuels will no longer be able to power our world. What is likely to replace them? In the article Energy: the new thirty years war, world security expert Michael Klare sizes up the current prospects. The governor of New York is poised to lift a ban on fracking in the state. Flood waters have breached the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station in Nebraska. Coastal areas can tap the technology of wave energy. Several governments are interested in Malta's smart grid, implemented by IBM. The bottom line for us all: maximum energy efficiency, all the time. Do the work! Listener E-mails It doesn't take much energy to send us an email! Ask a question, share a story or just unlurk at [email protected] Check out our blog! Lee Ann in Texas bought a fuel efficient car with the help of a program called AirCheck Texas, dedicated to getting gas-guzzlers off the road. She gave her new car an amazingly awesome name. Elizabeth in Minnesota wonders what
