SuRu’s Blog
A treasure trove of great information on a wide range of topics. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, you’ll get hungry reading about delicious food. Lots of great stories from the adventures of the Rubin Rodeo along with plenty of recipes and strategies for better health.
Bill, Please Re-think Your Drink!
Bill McKibben is one of my heroes. He's an author, educator and environmentalist who has done more than just about anyone I know to engage and inspire people to take a stand on climate change. The world has tapped Bill for a big mission and he has stepped up...
Tiger Woods, Laughing Gas and Cow Farts
photo credit: gitsul. While many Americans are wasting valuable time oggling the news for the latest update on Tiger's sex life, our atmosphere is filling up with greenhouse gases that may make human civilization unsustainable in the not too distant future. By now,...
Winter Recipe: Curried Squash Soup
This soup is deliciously creamy and spicy. Super easy to make, its great for cold days. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil 2 onions, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon curry powder or paste 1 tablespoon...
What is Greenwashing?
This morning I attended a program on Greenwashing courtesy of Westchester County's Conversations on Conservation. Here's my review of what went on along with some links for you to learn more.Patti Wood of Grassroots Environmental Education gave a thoughtful overview...
SuRu’s Movie Reviews
This week, I had the good fortune to see 3 great movies that told the tale of climate change and sustainability. I hope you get a chance to see at least one of them. If you do, your life will never be the same.After reading Bill Mc Kibben's Deep Economy a year ago,...
Reducing C02: What You Can Do In Your Own Yard
Saturday's world wide day of action got alot of people thinking about the number 350.What's the big deal about 350?To paraphrase from the 350.org site:The science is clear: global warming is happening faster than ever and humans are responsible. Global warming is...
The Top Ten Hazardous Ingredients You Won’t Find in My House!
Language is important. Political strategists say those who own the language run the show. So far the food industry has been running the show when it comes to confusing the American public on what to eat. They play games with words like "natural"or "smart choice" or,...
Good Sleep = Better Health
As a food educator, I consider sleep to be an important nutrient, as vital to your health as health supportive food is. As a parent, I've decided to say "no" to sleepovers until the end of the school year. Here's why:Yesterday, my daughter had a physical. The very...
What to do about that Piggy Flu
Yesterday, my hubby came down with something that could be considered the flu. Sudden onset, body aches and pains, chest pain, dry cough. It sidelined him to the couch and will probably keep him home from work for a few days. Is it the famous piggy flu? Or just...
A Smart Choice? You’ve Got to be Kidding!
The NY Times recently reported about a new food labeling system "Smart Choices" that will help consumers figure out what foods are better choices in the supermarket. Froot Loops, a smart choice? This one really takes the cake!The president of the Smart Choices board...
