www.sustainlane.com:/feeds/user/MDRIX2JQH9I78J73SOTUZZOVUAQI 2009-11-22T02:41:13Z http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/favicon.ico http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/img/v2/header/logo_233px.gif Copyright ©, 2004-2009 SustainableCircles Corp. All rights reserved. Oakland, CA Frank M. http://www.sustainlane.com/members/MDRIX2JQH9I78J73SOTUZZOVUAQI www.sustainlane.com:r/6505 2007-08-22T17:05:18Z

This is really an addendum to the review below--Fetzer does make a very good, inexpensive wine, and grows its grapes organically. However, due to the large quantities of wine it produces (you can often find it in Trader Joe's across the country), it buys grapes on the market to mix with its... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/5855 2007-07-05T23:31:33Z

While my most recent tasting of these cheese was sans wine, it takes only a tap of the old cabeza to remember Winter, 2007, wine uncorked, fire blazing, rain pounding the ceiling--and the first seductive bite of this subtle beauty. Yes, we would flirt until dinner, with me smoothing knifefuls on a... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/5848 2007-07-05T23:19:07Z

In fact, these crackers are great with cheese. They provide a crispy supporting role in the relationship. They don't overpower the cheese, or taste grainy, or add anything you wouldn't want to your palate (like rye, say, or sesame) for those, like me, who prefer their crackers plain. But they aren't... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/5822 2007-07-03T21:49:26Z

Velvet is the right word for this chocolate--it's one of the smoother varieties that have crossed my palate over the last six months. And I concur with reviewer Jessica P., the packaging makes me feel good about eating it. Consider the name: Alter Eco. . . it gives a personification to the chocolate... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/5730 2007-06-24T05:20:06Z 37.638424 -122.40706

For our wedding, an outdoor affair at a private residence in Sonoma County, my (now) wife and I wanted a caterer that provided sustainable foods. Rising Sun turned out to be the perfect choice. Owned and operated by a husband-wife team--Heather handles the floor, Chad's the chef--they made the... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/5695 2007-06-20T19:36:12Z

I love that Weleda produces products using natural ingredients suchas Ratanhia, whatever that is, and that this toothpaste is fluoride-free (in high concentrations fluoride is toxic), and doesn't have sodium lauryl sulfate (which has been known to be contaminated with carcinogens). But in practice... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/4597 2007-04-22T21:38:05Z

as the title suggests, this is great if you've got to stay on your feet all day--no ragged up or fall off in attention, a nice even energy. read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/3385 2007-04-21T15:00:51Z 41.927685 -87.706604

Lulu uses local, organic ingredients to create inventive dishes--like Maine shrimp with grits (which I had last night and stands out as one of the more interesting dishes I've eaten in a few years). It's a relatively small restaurant, and it's open for brunch, as well as dinner, always with eclectic... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/3218 2007-04-12T20:01:42Z 38.574654 -121.48226

The name may not scream restaurant--Mulvaney's Building & Loan sort of reminds you of a bank. But that's the beauty of this place: It's got quirks. Located in an Old Firehouse (which a long time ago was a coffeehouse), Mulvaney's is my favorite Sacramento restaurant. I love that they're one of the... read more »
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www.sustainlane.com:r/3019 2007-04-06T15:15:02Z

I started using this toothpaste only recently, and I love it. It's got a great taste but none of the chemicals I like to avoid in toothpaste, like sodium lauryl sulfate (a foaming agent that some think may be linked to cancer, though I don't believe there are any definitive studies) and flouride... read more »
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