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Who doesn't love dandelions and the way the fuzzy seedlings float away when you blow on them? That's the inspiration behind Secret of Light, a prototype lighting system that takes inspiration from both dandelions and candles. The winner of a recent Red Dot design award, the Secret of Light illuminates when you shake it; to "extinguish" the bulbs, you blow on it like a candle, and your action is Read more
We are constantly bombarded with supplements that we should be taking and buying and while some of them are good there are some that you should just try and avoid all together. CNN (with Health.com) gives us a helpful list of supplements that may do more harm than good: Cascara: This is a natural laxative -- not a safe way to shed pounds. Dandelion: It's a natural diuretic, so you lose only Read more
If you're getting in shape for a big event like a wedding, or want to look your best for bikini season, what you eat makes all the difference. Besides helping with weight loss, the right foods can also minimize bloating. Here's where asparagus comes in: this Spring veggie encourages colon health and also stimulates the growth of probiotics in the body. From breakfast to dinner, help give your Read more
Before Spring sets and Summer is here, I had to try cooking dandelion greens. I've worked with just about every green except these bitter weeds. Thus, I picked up a couple of bunches at the local farmers market and got to work on this creamy dandelion dish. To prep the tough greens and ensure that they are tender, you must blanch and steam them under a clean dish towel before assembling the Read more
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Spring brings along with it some of our favorite green veggies — asparagus, artichokes, fava beans, the list goes on! But amid the bounty showing up at your farmers market these days, don't overlook some of the lesser known greens of Spring. Read on for five green underdogs you've got to get your hands on, stat! Read more
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How's your garden growing? Not sure where to get started? Need to share some questions or want to offer advice? Whether you're a gardening pro or just started thinking about planting your first veggie patch, our community group The Girls' Guide to Gardening is the place for you. Use the group as a place to post photos of gardening successes, as well as to pose questions to the community about Read more
