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Herbal T from Truly Organic Apparel

Reviewed
by
Mike
on May 13, 2008
in Clothing Reviews
. 0 Comments

A few weeks ago it was really beautiful outside. The trees were green, the pollen count was high and the sun was shining brightly and I decided to go for a bike ride. I threw on my bike riding shorts, grabbed my Timbuk2 Metro bag filled with the essentials and decided to test out the Truly Organic Apparel shirt.

This t-shirt is unique because it is not only made from organic cotton but it uses natural dyes to color the shirt which means no chemicals are used in the process of making the fair trade clothing.

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Each one of the Herbal T’s is hand dyed resulting in a unique color and texture. The style is not really something I would wear out normally, but for biking it was perfect. The shirt resisted my sweat and did absorb some moisture, but it wasn’t too clingy when I took the shirt off. It fits like a medium length wise, but is a little too wide for me (compared to American Apparel sizing).

The olive green color is actually more of a brown olive mixture, but it’s not bad. It totally clashes with my Nau shorts, but I’m not trying to impress anyone.

Truly Organic offers both lines for men and women besides t-shirts. They have work clothes and play clothes so check them out. Please just follow the instructions when you wash the clothes, it’s VERY important!



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    Zevia Cola

    Reviewed
    by
    Mike
    on April 25, 2008
    in Beverage Reviews
    . 3 Comments

    Sounds like some sort of character from Star Wars, but it’s not, silly Jedi. Zevia contains Stevia also known as sweet leaf. It’s an herb from the rainforest. It’s a natural alternative to sugar and is gaining popularity nationwide. Legally it is not to be used as a food additive, but is approved as a dietary supplement. Companies like Coca-Cola use Stevia in their beverages outside of the USA because of the FDA regulations in America.

    Zevia Soda

    Zevia jumped on the bandwagon and use Stevia in their line of healthy, sugar free sodas. Zevia Cola does indeed have the distinct cola flavoring sans the unhealthy artificial ingredients. Zevia’s calorie count is under 5 per serving; thereby Zevia is a satisfactory choice for healthy soda drinkers.

    I first read about Zevia from Hungry Girl and she liked it, so maybe you will too. Don’t trust our word; pick up a can for yourself.

    Zevia currently has three choices, Cola, Twist (Lemon Lime) and Orange. Come on back for two more reviews. Did I mention Zevia is all gluten free and vegan?



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    Dave’s Mushroom Maftoul with green beans and eggplant

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    by
    Mike
    on April 18, 2008
    in What's Cooking?
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    Maftoul or pearl couscous is a larger couscous than what I am used. Ziyad Brand offers a few different varieties of imported all natural Middle Eastern grains such as the Maftoul Baladi that I used in this dish.

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    They are easy to cook either by microwaving or boiling the couscous in the bag it comes in. I added Dave’s Gourmet Wild Mushroom pasta sauce over the top of the maftoul and then mixed in Trader Joe’s eggplant and Del Monte Organic Green Beans.

    This dish was outstanding! The pasta sauce was the best tomato sauce I have had in my life. That’s not a joke. Dave knows what’s up because the sauce is undeniably sensational! I loved what I made for dinner. All of the ingredients mixed together harmoniously.

    These canned green beans are organic, so no chemical preservatives are added.

    Can’t wait to make this again, but in the meantime, I’ll see what other products I can try from Dave and The Ziyad Brothers.

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    Bamboosa Shirts

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    by
    Ed
    on April 14, 2008
    in Clothing Reviews
    . 0 Comments

    Bamboo you say, without Pandas attacking me in masses mistaking me for food! This is true, shirts made of bamboo with amazing qualities.

    I have 100% Bamboo Fine Jersey Long Sleeve and Short Sleeve shirts. First thing I noticed was how unbelievably soft the shirts are. It is really just short of silk or the finest thread count linens. I usually wear a white cotton tee under every shirt I wear, even other t-shirts. That is sure to change now that I’ve tried these. The shirts are extremely comfortable, they look nice, and surprisingly they wash extremely well. No pills or shrinkage. They came out of the wash the way they went in.

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    My favorite part of the shirts has to be the natural anti-microbial properties of the fabric. This allows you to wear the shirts for extended periods of time without having to worry about odor. The shirts also help regulate body heat by being naturally cooling in heat and warm in the cold.

    I have actually learned a ton about bamboo as a resource from trying out these shirts. It’s actually quite astonishing, check out Bamboosa’s site for more info regarding this; it’s kind of mind boggling the sort of facts they have. Needless to say, the shirts are great and I’ll definitely be picking up some more.

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    Black Bean, Tomato and Corn Quinoa

    Reviewed
    by
    Mike
    on April 11, 2008
    in Food Reviews and What's Cooking?
    . 1 Comment

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    Welcome to the first edition of What’s Cooking? Hope you like this new feature where we review products by cooking with them.

    I stole this recipe from Meatout Mondays, which oddly enough gets emailed to me on Friday. We decided to try it out and improvise just a tad bit.

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    The recipe was awesome. I added some corn to the mix and a few drops of habanero sauce to my portion. It was such a great dish that Lala and I have passed it onto everyone we know. We purchased the quinoa at Trader Joe’s, but they have quinoa at various supermarkets now too.

    Quinoa is the official grain of the Mayans. It’s healthy and high in protein for a grain.


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    Two Fizzy Lizzy Reviews

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    by
    Mike
    on April 7, 2008
    in Beverage Reviews
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    Yakima Valley Grape

    Lizzy’s hips got me thirsty again. With just a few shakes this grape sparkling beverage bubbles right up. It tastes like grape soda with out the unnecessary calories. I’m getting thirsty just typing this out. It’s not organic, but it’s better than soda. There are about 120 calories though, so heads up.

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    Mount Fuji Apple

    If you like apple juice you will love Fizzy Lizzy Mount Fuji Apple. This sparkling beverage is basically apple juice and sparkling water and I love it. I would drink this all day. It actually tastes like cider, but is much sweeter and less carbonated.

    Find Fizzy Lizzy near you and grab a bottle.


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    Two from Amy’s Organic Kitchen

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    by
    Mike
    on April 3, 2008
    in Food Reviews
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    Amy’s Tortilla Casserole with Black Beans

    I thought the Tortilla Casserole was going to taste like the Mexican Lasagna from Park and Orchard. Not even close. I actually did not like this at all. The tortilla chips did not microwave well, and the beans didn’t taste good either. It is overall a bad product. Maybe that is why I can’t seem to find out any information about it on Amy’s website.

    Maybe they pulled it off their active line. Amy does have new products out like oatmeal and low sodium meals. Hope we can try those soon.

    Amy’s Indian Samosa Wraps

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    These are the best samosas I have ever had and I’ll tell you why. These aren’t purely a carb product anymore. They are not greasy and have tofu in the mix as well. Samosas are my favorite Indian appetizer, but usually it is so heavy and not worth ordering. Amy makes these small wraps that cook up nicely and taste very authentic. The vegan spices are well balanced.

    These wraps are high in sodium, decent fiber content and a good protein source. Great for lunch or dinner, Amy has another hit!

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    Green Apple Cleaners

    Reviewed
    by
    Mike
    on April 2, 2008
    in Cleaning Product Reviews
    . 1 Comment

    New York’s Green Apple Cleaners has a great concept. They are a Local, eco-friendly dry cleaners with fast and convenient services. They use reusable bags and offer pickup and delivery services.

    I am not in New York City, but Green Apple Cleaners has one of their large depots right near my home in Lodi, New Jersey. Check out the site for how their system works, but just some words of advice, sign up and use them, it’s totally worth it.

    I stopped in to drop off two articles, an old army jacket that I bought at the Salvation Army and my Sling and Stones denim. I arrived after the store closed, but the clerk was kind enough to let me in after hours. I dropped off the two pieces and headed home.

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    Three days later, I picked up the goods. Not only was it clean, it was amazing. The denim was clean and freshly pressed. They still had the same selvage stiffness that they are supposed to have and the jacket did not look like it was from 1971.

    When I bought the jacket, it was missing a button on one of the cuffs, they fixed it without even asking or charging for the repair. It was wonderful. The jacket smelled brand new and fit like a charm. It was a wonderful day.

    I spoke with Chris, the President of the CO2 cleaning company; he is a great guy with a great group of people working with him. They have Smart cars and use all earth friendly practices as much as possible. If you live locally in Bergen County, NJ, stop by the Lodi or the new Mahwah location. You will not be disappointed.

    Tune back soon, we’re going to head into the plant and chat more with Chris and company. I have to wait until it’s time to dry clean something else!

    In the meantime, check out Green Apple Cleaner’s site for tons more information.