I can't believe that Thanksgiving will be here next week! This issue has a lot of new information about cookware--read about my new cookware, an update on other nontoxic and eco-friendly cookware choices, and new cookware links on Debra's List. And there are lots of great comments this week on my Green Living Q&A blog. I'm off to make my own cranberry sauce with a natural sweetener... Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #60 ~ 14 November 2006
* AT HOME WITH DEBRA: My New Cookware (and Old Bakeware) If the links don't work on this newsletter, you can view it online at http://www.dld123.com/newsletter/newsletterupdateback.html
Health, Home & Habitat Back Issues
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
AT HOME WITH DEBRA: My New Cookware (and Old Bakeware) I've been receiving a lot of questions about cookware, so I thought I would do a show-and-tell of the cookware I use, including some new cookware I just purchased in the last month. If you are looking for a turkey roasting pan without a non-stick finish, come see mine. And if you want new cookware for yourself, take a look to see what to ask for for holiday gifts. My new (and old) cookware and bakeware...
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
DEBRA'S LIST: New Links to Great Green Products I got carried away with cookware and bakeware links this week. See them all at Debra's List: Food: Cookware.
CORRECTION
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through this morning. Remember, you are welcome to share your own comments and experience in response to any of these questions, and post questions of your own. To read and comment on more questions posted previously go to Green Living Q&A blog.
* Washing wool blankets A wonderful entry about the care of wool blankets that demonstrates a philosophy that could be well applied to everything * Crawlspace and Mold A new entry on how to clean up broad-scale mold using micro-organisms, in the crawlspace and beyond... * Family Resistance to "Going Green" I added my two cents about my experience accomodating my husband when he was disabled... * Reacting to organic cotton Some good comments on why someone might react to organic cotton and also an entry from me about distinguishing between reactions to different types of materials... * Disposing of ashes from wood burning stove? Guidelines for using ashes as a soil amendment in the garden (and when NOT to use them)... * Floor underlayment Options outlined... * Melaleuca Got some ingredients lists for some Melalauca products, my comments on them are here...
* window treatments for insulating the house Christmas Trees and Other Holiday Decorations
About this time of year I start getting requests for natural and organic holiday decorations. I have some I'll be posting next week, but if you know of local sources for organic Christmas trees and wreaths, or you'd like to post ways you've decorated your home for the holidays using natural materials, this is the place.
DEBRA LYNN DADD Non-toxic Bathtubs Debra,
SUSAN H.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CLASSIFIED ADS SUSTAINABILY-HARVESTED WILD SALMON and other wild fish from the pristine waters of Alaska. Flash frozen, smoked, sausage and burgers, cans and pouches, salmon caviar. www.vitalchoice.com GIVE YOUR BODY THE NATURAL SALT IT NEEDS. Revive your energy with natural living salt. Contains 84 minerals essential to human life. Hand-mined to retain original primordial vibration pattern. Delicious taste makes food "come alive". A life-giving, natural, whole food. Email info@himalayanlivingsalt.com for free sample. www.himalayanlivingsalt.com SOAPSTONE COOKWARE IS NATURALLY NONSTICK. Natural stone cookware is beautiful, warms food quickly over low heat, is bacteria-resistant and naturally non-stick, and is so durable it can be handed down for several generations. Food tastes better cooked in soapstone. www.greenfeet.com CALL FOR A HEALTHY BED CONSULTATION. 100% wool-filled and wool-encased mattress of heirloom quality, placed on a slatted wood frame for optimal airflow. Our wool fill comes from the EcoDomestic Wool Project and Woolgatherer Carding Mill in Montague, California, home of our production company. Available in U.S. and Canada. www.shepherdsdream.com SOLUTIONS FOR FLUORIDE HAZARD! Custom made water filters. Removes fluoride, arsenic, chlorine and chloramines without taking out the good minerals that make water wholesome. Whole house systems, under the counter systems, and 100% chlorine-free pool and spa system. Medical grade alkaline water unit. Natural Plus Plus LLC 727-447-2344 www.gobeyondorganic.com DEBRA'S GUIDE TO CHOOSING NATURAL SUN PROTECTION. Instant download e-book by Debra Lynn Dadd tells how you can enjoy the health benefits of sunshine in balance with natural methods of protection when necessary. Order now. DEBRA'S GUIDE TO CHOOSING A NATURAL BED. Instant download e-book by Debra Lynn Dadd covers the types of natural mattresses that are available, all about the materials, natural bedding, the history of natural beds. Order now.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|
The new, revised, edition of
Home Safe Home
is now available
in bookstores nationwide.
Home Safe Home tells what toxic chemicals are generally found in specific household products of all types, and safe solutions you can buy or make at home. It's different from other books on toxic chemicals because the focus really is what you can do to protect yourself and your family and create a healthy home. I bring over twenty years of research and personal real-life experience to this book. * 10 Simple, Inexpensive Things You Can Do To Reduce Household Toxics * How Toxic is Your Home? Quiz (excerpt from the book)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Debra's List
~
100s of links
to 1000s of nontoxic, natural & earthwise
products
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
email:
debra@dld123.com
web:
http://dld123.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
I also am available Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm eastern time to answer your questions immediately and
personally with a