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People-Friendly Food Colouring

So, it’s your turn to make the kid’s birthday cake again…how to get the colourful frosting minus those icky food colourings? Simple: turmeric (a spice powder) makes a great yellow, and spirulina (a whole-food vitamin-packed supplement based on a type … Continue reading

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Passive Heating and Cooling using Deciduous Trees and Vines

You can drastically reduce your home heating and cooling costs using this simple passive heating and cooling technique. Plant deciduous trees or vines (on pergolas) along the sides of your house that get full sun, especially near windows. In the … Continue reading

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