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 Jennifer McColm's
"Green Living" Newsletter
Greetings!,
Welcome to the source for the latest eco-news and information that will guide you in leaving behind a lighter footprint!
June is a busy month. Many students are graduating and June 20 is Father's Day. I want to share with you some of my ideas on how to make June a green month.
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Father's Day
Some Green Ideas
Keep your green on Father's Day (June 20) with these earth-friendly gift ideas.
Shop vintage: Rather than buying a new fishing rod, find an antique that's just like the rod your father used as a child or the rod he used to teach you how to fish. The gift will have sentimental value, and gifting antiques leaves a lighter footprint by not using any additional resources for manufacturing
Recycle: Give new life to your father's old things (it's best to ask your dad which items he considers in need of a refresh before you attempt any drastic revamping projects). Recover a tattered chair, or send an outdated tie to Replayground.com, then place an order for a recycled necktie cell phone holder.
Save energy: If your dad loves to have the latest gadget, shop for eco-friendly innovations like a solar powered motion sensing outdoor light, or a wind/solar powered cell phone charger.
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Featured Market
Larchmont Village
If you happen to find yourself near the corner of Beverly Blvd and Larchmont in Los Angeles this Sunday make sure to visit the Larchmont Village California Certified Farmers Market.
Much like the neighborhood it resides in, the Larchmont Market is small but has everything you'd expect.
There's plenty of great produce and variety. Dried fruit, fresh fruit, juices, veggies, breads, olive oils, greek salads, seafood, nuts, flowers, plants, music, prepared food, jewelry.
I hope to see you there!
Larchmont Village Certified Farmers' Market
Larchmont Boulevard just south of Beverly Boulevard
Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Recipe of the Month Asparagus
This month I bring you a quick and simple recipe for asparagus which is in season in June
Asparagus Recipe
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients- 1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
- 2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rind
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly,
break off any tough, white bottoms and discard. Cut into 1 to 2 inch
sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.
2 Fill a medium sized saucepan half way with water, bring to a
boil. Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer. Parboil
the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the hot water. While the
asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil,
Parmesan, and lemon rind. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room
temperature.
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