Comments for Sustainable in Houston http://sustainableinhouston.com Living a More Eco Friendly life in America's Fourth Largest City Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:11:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Cream of Mushroom Soup by Sustainable in Houston http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/11/cream-of-mushroom-soup/#comment-206 Sustainable in Houston Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:11:46 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=421#comment-206 I've used a little corn starch mixed into some cream to help thicken it up. This is really good with some nice crunchy croutons on top as well. I’ve used a little corn starch mixed into some cream to help thicken it up. This is really good with some nice crunchy croutons on top as well.

]]> Comment on Cream of Mushroom Soup by Janet stern http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/11/cream-of-mushroom-soup/#comment-205 Janet stern Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:42:54 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=421#comment-205 This is the BEST cream of mushroom soup I've ever had. I did thicken it with a bit more flour than the recipe called for as I like a thicker cream of mushroom soup, but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. Definitely making this again and again. This is the BEST cream of mushroom soup I’ve ever had. I did thicken it with a bit more flour than the recipe called for as I like a thicker cream of mushroom soup, but other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing. Definitely making this again and again.

]]> Comment on The Word for 2012 – Deliberate by Claire http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/12/the-word-for-2012-deliberate/#comment-185 Claire Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:05:33 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=472#comment-185 Great word! Was my word last year but didn't do as well as intended so made it my word this year too Wrote it in my journal just this morning. Really great word! Great word! Was my word last year but didn’t do as well as intended so made it my word this year too Wrote it in my journal just this morning. Really great word!

]]> Comment on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming a Locavore… by admin http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/06/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-becoming-a-locavore/#comment-84 admin Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:39:02 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=364#comment-84 Pam: Even though I've been on this journey going on three years now, doesn't mean that I still don't have a ways to go. I learn something new every day and I realize that little changes in how I consume can make a big difference. Pam:

Even though I’ve been on this journey going on three years now, doesn’t mean that I still don’t have a ways to go. I learn something new every day and I realize that little changes in how I consume can make a big difference.

]]> Comment on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming a Locavore… by Pam Picard http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/06/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-becoming-a-locavore/#comment-83 Pam Picard Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:28:32 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=364#comment-83 Nice piece. I know what you mean about changing taste buds and the satisfaction that comes of going fresh, natural, organic, local and sustainable. I still have a way to go, but I'm getting there. Nice piece. I know what you mean about changing taste buds and the satisfaction that comes of going fresh, natural, organic, local and sustainable. I still have a way to go, but I’m getting there.

]]> Comment on About by Ashley Olmsted http://sustainableinhouston.com/about-2/#comment-77 Ashley Olmsted Wed, 11 May 2011 19:44:21 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-77 Hi Paula, I stumbled across your website and thought you may be interested in checking out the company I work for. The Ground Up is a landscape supply company. We manufacture all-organic mulch, soils, and compost and carry a full line of materials (sands, gravel, rock, ect) Creating organically beneficial, sustainable environments is something we value greatly. We'd love to know if you have any upcoming events or if you ever provide links to organic products for your viewers. Any way we can get involved in furthering the sustainable mission, just let me know! Best, Ashley Hi Paula,

I stumbled across your website and thought you may be interested in checking out the company I work for.
The Ground Up is a landscape supply company. We manufacture all-organic mulch, soils, and compost and carry a full line of materials (sands, gravel, rock, ect)
Creating organically beneficial, sustainable environments is something we value greatly.

We’d love to know if you have any upcoming events or if you ever provide links to organic products for your viewers. Any way we can get involved in furthering the sustainable mission, just let me know!

Best,
Ashley

]]> Comment on Day Two – Its Everywhere! Its Everywhere! by admin http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/02/day-two-its-everywhere-its-everywhere/#comment-32 admin Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:40:03 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=361#comment-32 And thank you for stopping by ladies :) And thank you for stopping by ladies :)

]]> Comment on Day Two – Its Everywhere! Its Everywhere! by admin http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/02/day-two-its-everywhere-its-everywhere/#comment-31 admin Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:39:39 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=361#comment-31 Cathi: I hadn't heard that before, but I also know that I've heard of clay being used as a method of "cleansing" in humans. The one thing that I hate about the corn litter is that they've odorized the stuff. Marci: Yup, it's amazing where you find plastic. Do we really need a little window to see the pretty design on the paper wrapper of a tampon? At this point, I don't think that I'll ever get it completely out of my house, all I do is be vigilant in trying to keep it out and not buying it so mindlessly. My art supplies all have plastic and when's the last time you saw a sewing machine or camera that didn't have some plastic part? Very very frustrating. Cathi:

I hadn’t heard that before, but I also know that I’ve heard of clay being used as a method of “cleansing” in humans. The one thing that I hate about the corn litter is that they’ve odorized the stuff.

Marci:
Yup, it’s amazing where you find plastic. Do we really need a little window to see the pretty design on the paper wrapper of a tampon? At this point, I don’t think that I’ll ever get it completely out of my house, all I do is be vigilant in trying to keep it out and not buying it so mindlessly. My art supplies all have plastic and when’s the last time you saw a sewing machine or camera that didn’t have some plastic part? Very very frustrating.

]]> Comment on Day Two – Its Everywhere! Its Everywhere! by Marci Collier http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/02/day-two-its-everywhere-its-everywhere/#comment-29 Marci Collier Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:11:50 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=361#comment-29 So, mindless plastic happens to you too! I feel better. I thought about trying to be plastic-free for the month, but it would require buying all new food storage stuff. It is unbelievable how it really is everywhere when you pay attention. And it would mean a dairy-free February too (hadn't thought about the plastic spout on paper milk cartons). The litter box dilemma is real! And what about contact lenses? And all of the plastic-packaged personal care and cleaning products (and toilet paper!)? For now, mindful purchasing and diligent recycling is the best I can do. Thanks for sharing! So, mindless plastic happens to you too! I feel better. I thought about trying to be plastic-free for the month, but it would require buying all new food storage stuff. It is unbelievable how it really is everywhere when you pay attention. And it would mean a dairy-free February too (hadn’t thought about the plastic spout on paper milk cartons). The litter box dilemma is real! And what about contact lenses? And all of the plastic-packaged personal care and cleaning products (and toilet paper!)? For now, mindful purchasing and diligent recycling is the best I can do. Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Day Two – Its Everywhere! Its Everywhere! by Cathi http://sustainableinhouston.com/2011/02/day-two-its-everywhere-its-everywhere/#comment-28 Cathi Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:57:48 +0000 http://sustainableinhouston.com/?p=361#comment-28 When cats clean their little toes, they can ingest the clay and then it swells in the GI tract, potentially causing problems. The corn litter is digested, the cellulose passes naturally in the the stool. When cats clean their little toes, they can ingest the clay and then it swells in the GI tract, potentially causing problems. The corn litter is digested, the cellulose passes naturally in the the stool.

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