Rosario Dawson Plants Trees
Mon, 15/03/10 – 22:48 | No Comment

On Saturday, March 13th, Rosario Dawson participated in the Open House & Garden Day at Westminister Avenue Elementary School in Venice, California. The actress and Environmental Media Association spokesperson helped plant trees and played with …

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Plates Film Festival Thursday April 22nd At Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Tue, 16/03/10 – 11:34 | No Comment

flowers on pine pink starIn celebration of Earth Day, The Food Trust is showing five “thought-provoking films about the food we eat and the world we live in” at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute in Bryn Mawr, PA. Films to be shown include No Impact Man and What’s On Your Plate.

Tickets are $6.75 to $9.75 per show. The festival begins at 12pm on Earth Day, Thursday April 22nd. A portion of ticket sales will benefit The Food Trust.

The Bryn Mawr Film Insitute is located on 824 West Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr, PA. Get directions here.

Learn more about The Food Trust here.

“To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival. “–Wendell Berry 

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Today’s Tip: Heal Bruises With White Onions
Tue, 16/03/10 – 11:05 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Heal Bruises With White Onions

Bruises are painful and unsightly, and unfortunately can last for days! Try this home remedy the next time you are all banged up: put some white onions through a meat grinder or blender and apply …

Enjoy Locally-Sourced Tacos From Honest Tom’s Taco Shop
Mon, 15/03/10 – 13:04 | No Comment
Enjoy Locally-Sourced Tacos From Honest Tom’s Taco Shop

Enjoy freshly-made, locally-sourced tacos from Honest Tom’s Taco Shop. Drexel grad Tom McCusker’s beige truck can be found parked at 33rd and Arch Streets in Philadelphia Monday through Thursday and Saturdays at Clark Park on …

Today’s Tip: Grape Juice & Honey Cough Remedy
Mon, 15/03/10 – 12:31 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Grape Juice & Honey Cough Remedy

If you have a stupid cough that just won’t die, try putting a dash of raw, organic honey into a glass of grape juice. It DEFINITELY helps!
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City Kitties Rescue
Sun, 14/03/10 – 14:25 | No Comment
City Kitties Rescue

City Kitty Steve, available for adoption
City Kitties Rescue is a West Philadelphia non-profit, no-kill rescue that operates entirely out of foster homes….and right now the homes are full! Help the strays of West Philadelphia by …

Today’s Tip: Raw Potato For Burn Scars
Sun, 14/03/10 – 12:34 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Raw Potato For Burn Scars

Get rid of burn scars by rubbing raw potato over the affected areas, then bandaging scars with potato peelings. This remedy is also effective for acne scars.
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Today’s Tip: Sea Salts For A Cold
Sat, 13/03/10 – 13:44 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Sea Salts For A Cold

If you feel like you’re starting to get a cold fight it with this sea salt and essential oil combination…
Mix three drops of eucalyptus and two drops each of the following: peppermint, benzoin absolute resin, …

“Taste Of Philadelphia: Market Tours” Every Wednesday & Saturday At Reading Terminal Market
Sat, 13/03/10 – 12:58 | No Comment
“Taste Of Philadelphia: Market Tours” Every Wednesday & Saturday At Reading Terminal Market

Learn the history of the 114-year-old Reading Terminal Market and Philly’s favorite foods during a Taste Of Philadelphia Market Tour. 75-minute, “food writer-led” tours take place every Wednesday and Saturday inside the Terminal, which is located …

This Week’s Beauty Pick: Lush American Cream Solid Perfume
Sat, 13/03/10 – 12:22 | No Comment
This Week’s Beauty Pick: Lush American Cream Solid Perfume

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In my search for a fragrance that won’t kill me slowly with its toxic ingredients, I came across the American Cream Solid Perfume from Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. A mix of vanilla absolute, clary …

“A Usable Feast” March 30th At The Noble American Cookery Restaurant
Fri, 12/03/10 – 18:28 | No Comment
“A Usable Feast” March 30th At The Noble American Cookery Restaurant

On Tuesday, March 30th the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts will present “A Usable Feast”, a pottery exhibit and dinner featuring local and seasonal cooking. Proceeds from the ”Feast” benefit the Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter Network Program.
This event …

Today’s Tip: Watercress For Indigestion
Fri, 12/03/10 – 14:42 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Watercress For Indigestion

If you suffer from indigestion try adding watercress to your diet. Throwing this plant on your salad helps treat indigestion among its many other uses, including aiding in weight loss and working as a body …