Ideal Bite Blog

Twice As Mice

bdisylvester — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Ok, it’s not pretty but in NYC sometimes you have unwanted roomies like bugs (see how to banish creepy crawlers) and mice.

We Gonna Rock Down to Electric Avenue

mroemer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

I went to Electric Lodge - a solar-powered performing arts space on Electric Ave. in Venice Beach, CA - Monday night to see my friend and others from The Echo Theater Company in a lively reading of a new science fiction-y play Wirehead.

Edward Cullen: The Al Gore of Vampires

jharper — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT

So after the somewhat dense reading for June's book club, I personally needed to mix it up with some lighter - though still eco - fare. And where did I land but the YA section at the library and onto the wonder that is Twilight.

Erica's Granola Recipe

tmeronek — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:10:58 PDT

Toss some rolled oats with nuts (we like almond slivers and walnuts), cinnamon, and a dash each of cardamom, honey, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Put the mix on a baking tray, stick it in the oven at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes, tossing every so often, and voilà: Erica's awesome homemade granola.

Get Your Fix Here

jmorgan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Well, here: Platform21's Most Remarkable Repair Contest (based on its "Repair Manifesto").

Breakfast of Champions

dsimmons — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

In lieu of my standard Midwest weather report, I've got a new fave brunch drink idea to share.

Nothing's Better

tmeronek — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

A few weeks ago, some of the SF editors spent an hour brainstorming new taglines for the Bite.

Biter Book Club, Part Deux

mkrolak — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Do you like to eat? It's not as simple a question as it sounds. America's preoccupation with healthy eating means there can be a whole lot of guilt involved in the process - and we're not usually making the right choices anyway.

10 Easy Ways to Trim Your Energy Bill

jharper — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Powerball

Feeling lucky about your numbers? Probably not if we're talking the digits on your energy bill. Check out our tips to shrink your electricity payments and to keep both you and the planet rolling in green.

1. Raid your closet.

Market Forces

alara — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

One of the biggest Whole Foods stores in the world opened this spring in Chicago, where I live, and I’m afraid to go.