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Vegetarianism is a lifestyle choice for many Americans. And while I don’t think that my household will go 100% vegetarian, there are certainly plenty of benefits in trying. A vegetarian diet helps ward off coronary artery disease, helps with dieting and maintaining a healthy weight and, according to some proponents, will help people live longer. [...]
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Most birds are still hunkered down in the sunny South for the winter but be proactive in preparing for their return this Spring. Using bamboo and power tools, anyone can create a welcoming, natural birdhouse for our feathered friends! Here’s what you need to create a Bamboo Bird House: Moso bamboo column (any height) Exterior [...]
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During this cold and flu season, savory soups not only soothe the throat and satisfy the stomach but they can also help in the battle against germs and illness. Bamboo shoots add a healthy punch to winter soups as they are loaded with antioxidants, potassium and fiber. Here’s what you need to make Hot and [...]
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If you’re looking for a last-minute decoration or a fun activity for the family on Christmas Day, take time to build this simple yet beautiful Bamboo Christmas Star. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own bamboo Christmas star: 6 bamboo stakes, 6-feet long 12 plastic zip ties 2 strings of miniature white lights, 100-feet [...]
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In the sweet spirit of the holiday dessert season, I searched in vain for a bamboo dessert recipe. When I couldn’t find any such recipe, I hoped my sweet tooth would subside but no such luck in this season of cookies, cakes and homemade fudge. Thankfully, my local and lovely dim sum restaurant serves a [...]
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Now that you’re ready to begin a fall composting project, it’s time to decide what type of compost pile to build. A heap pile is by far the easiest choice requiring no structure. Just make sure to keep the pile at least 3 feet high and 3 feet wide and turn for aeration regularly. Normally [...]
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Halloween is 4 days away and procrastinating trick-or-treaters can either pick through the plastic piles of the Wal-Mart costume aisle or can use some creativity and make their own last minute and eco-friendly Halloween costume. Sheets are a procrastinator’s best friend. Just make sure not to use your favorite bamboo sheets! Unused sheets are easily transformed [...]
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For all the wannabe witches this Halloween, here’s an interesting alternative to plastic store-brought brooms. Traditionally, bamboo brooms are used by Japanese gardeners as gentle, quiet tools to keep a yard clean of debris and leaves. For many, it’s much more preferable to using a leaf blower. This broom, however, will resemble the hearth brooms [...]
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Harsh cleansers and rough fabrics are in high contrast to the gentleness of baby’s skin. Parents seek out only the softest fabrics for their baby needs and bamboo offers a smooth, non-irritating fabric for a sensitive baby’s skin. Organic baby blankets and organic baby clothes also offer a non-toxic option for parents concerned about the [...]
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With eco-friendly fall fashions in mind, it’s time to stock up on wardrobe staples that provide for endless outfit options throughout the fall and winter. And one way to keep a personal style inventive and unique is having the right accessories on hand. Accessories can dress up any outfit and makes interchanging wardrobe pieces easy [...]
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A delicious curry recipe with healthy bamboo shoots and asparagus, this green curry tends to be a bit spicier because of the green chiles. Pair it with rice noodles for a satisfyingly warm dish on cool autumn nights. An added bonus: if you’re trying to drop some weight for the holiday season, some studies suggest [...]
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Fewer things taste better on a hot summer day than juicy, refreshing pineapple. Eat it plain with breakfast, toss it on a salad for lunch or pair it with equally light summer ingredients, scallops and bamboo shoots, for a quick and easy meal. Here’s what you need to make Pineapple Pepper & Sea Scallop Saute: [...]
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While we had every intention of building a simple bamboo shade structure over the past two weeks, the extreme heat had us avoiding the sun altogether and shunning garden work. And in hiding from the sun, enjoying some eco-friendly beer I must admit, our dreams of garden structures grew from simple shade structure to full [...]
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Just in time for the hot temperatures, here is a refreshing summer salad recipe! Refreshing with a twist, this spicy bamboo salad is the perfect addition to a summer grill. Here’s what you need to make your Spicy Bamboo Salad: 3.5 oz. Bamboo Shoots ¼ c. red & green chilis 4 garlic cloves 2 small [...]
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In honor of Father’s Day, craft ideas abound for handmade gifts that kids can make – those misshapen coffee mugs and macaroni artwork masterpieces that parents will carefully preserve for years. But what greater gift can be given than the gift of time? Here’s a fun idea for “paper bamboo” that father and child can [...]
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At home, we try to be as eco-conscious as possible. We eat fresh veggies from our garden, never use disposable plates and bike or rideshare on a daily basis. Heck, even our wedding china is recycled glassware. Our great downfall in this eco-friendly lifestyle? Hot n’ Sour soup and Ma Po Tofu from China Bistro [...]
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