Monthly Archives: November 2008

Pretty Green Tip of the Day: She’s Scrappy

For some people, the idea of going totally “green” seems overwhelming and inconvenient. But it shouldn’t be – there are lots of easy, simple things you can do to benefit the environment. One little thing I do is save all … Continue reading

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Product Review: Recycline

I tend to avoid buying plastic products whenever I can, but there are some things that can’t be avoided – like toothbrushes and razors (even reusable ones are made of plastic). I figured there had to be a more environmentally … Continue reading

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The Great Meat Debate

I was a vegetarian for a long time, starting when I was 13. My friend, Jen, said that she thought if she couldn’t kill an animal herself, she shouldn’t eat it, and I was easily influenced. My Dad also went … Continue reading

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What I’m Cooking Today: Pomegranate Happy

Three cheers for pomegranate season! I’ve been obsessed with getting the sweet-tart fruit on my original tart frozen yogurt lately, so I picked one up at my favorite market, Bi-Rite, yesterday. I don’t think I’d ever seeded one myself before, … Continue reading

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Product Review: Envirosax

I’m in the habit of bringing my own bags to the grocery store (yay for SF for banning plastic ones), but I have a lot of friends and family members who say they’d like to do so, but never remember … Continue reading

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What I’m Cooking Today

I have tons of veggies right now from my CSA, so last night I decided to use up my cauliflower. I never was a big fan of the vegetable (though broccoli is my favorite food) until I discovered roasting it. … Continue reading

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What is a CSA?

For those interested in eating organic and local foods, a CSA is a great option. While I love going to the Farmers Market, sometimes I can’t make it there every week, so this provides me with another way to get … Continue reading

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pretty green girl

Hello all, and welcome to pretty green girl! A little about me, and why I decided to start this site. My name is Janet, I’m 28, and I live in San Francisco, one of the best places on Earth! I … Continue reading

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