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Gluten-Free Dessert Fruit Pizza Recipe

February 5, 2019 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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Looking for a delicious gluten-free dessert? This gluten-free white chocolate fruit pizza is sure to be enjoyed by everyone, even if they don’t eat a gluten-free diet. This is one of my favorite dessert dishes. It is certainly a favorite with my family. Try it – you will get rave reviews. The kiwis and strawberries…

10 Tips for Reducing Waste During Christmas

December 12, 2018 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal 1 Comment

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Christmas is a fun and wonderful time but it can also come with a lot of waste. These easy steps can help reduce Christmas waste. From the extra energy expended to keep the Christmas lights on to stacks of Christmas cards, the holidays inevitably generate a lot of waste. It is estimated that from Thanksgiving…

Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

November 7, 2017 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a delicious treat. It also makes a wonderful gift. I have always loved to bake during the holidays. It is comforting when my kitchen is heavy with lingering scents of freshly made loaves of bread and pies. While I love traditional flavors like pumpkin, I also enjoy bringing unique…

10 Ways to Improve Gas Mileage and Reduce Fuel Expense

October 31, 2017 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal 2 Comments

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You can improve your gas mileage and reduce fuel expenses without buying a new car! While hybrids and electric cars are great ways to reduce your fuel consumption not everyone can afford a new car. There are many ways to make your current car more efficient to save money and reduce your use of gas….

Organic Milk: Not As Healthy As You Think?

January 17, 2017 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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Think all organic milk is healthy? It may not be as healthy as you think. Did you know that most cartons of organic milk have an average shelf life of 6 months, no refrigeration required? Gratitude for this amazing shelf life belongs to a process called UHT or ultra-high temperature pasteurization. While milk pasteurization has…

10th Annual Endangered Species Day

May 14, 2015 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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May 15, 2015 is the 10th annual Endangered Species Day. According to the National Wildlife Federation, this day is “to celebrate endangered species success stories and learn about species still in danger.” It is always held on the third Friday of May. In America, over 1,300 plants and animals are listed as either endangered (at…

Plastics 101: The Recycling Process

April 3, 2014 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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We look at the bottom of our plastics in search for a code number 1 through 7. This code, as previously explained in last month’s post, identifies the type of plastic resin. It also facilitates the recycling process as the type of resin an item is made of limits the products it can recycled into….

Plastics 101: Making Plastic and Introduction to the Plastic Code

February 4, 2014 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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We live in the Age of Plastics.[i] The quantity of plastic items in your home would likely surprise you. A form of the Greek word, plastikos, plastic means “to mold, form.” Today, the word plastic is commonly used to refer to a singular type of synthetic substance that possesses the qualities, of well, plastic. However,…

Plastics 101: A Series on Plastic Recycling Part 1: The Life of a Plastic Bag

October 16, 2013 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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I have frequently wondered what happens to the plastics placed in Oklahoma’s recycle bins. Is it actually being recycled? What happens if a plastic bag is placed with plastic #3? What does plastic #3 really mean anyway? These questions pushed me to understand more about plastic recycling. My research into plastics is too lengthy for…

Are You Living on a Heat Island?

August 31, 2013 By Amanda Marcott-Thottunkal Leave a Comment

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Most people in metropolitan and urban areas are unaware that they are living on a heat island – an area marked by significantly higher surface and air temperatures than surrounding rural areas. There are several causes of heat islands: Replacement of the natural environment with pavements (especially asphalt) and buildings Reduced air flow between large…

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