Didn’t we just settle on the fact that food in glass containers was our safest bet? Maybe not. According to FastCompany, a group of MIT engineers is developing a new condiment lubricant that makes the inside of both plastic and glass bottles so slippery, nothing is left inside. They report that LiquiGlide will relieve us of the [...]
It may not be the most popular recommendation I’ve ever made, but at this point in my research, I don’t have an issue with washing dishes on the top rack of a non-commercial dishwasher. I do, however, recommend against microwaving plastic. I’ve been asked hundreds of times why in the world I’m okay with dishwashers, [...]
You already know that we’re serious about raising healthy kids the natural way. And while one of our passions will always be researching safer plastics, we’ve been working to broaden the scope of The Soft Landing to include more topics, such as natural remedies, DIY tips, real food and local, sustainable living. Bet you’re wondering [...]
Expert Guest Article by Chef Becky Ross Corn is everywhere in the American diet, from soft drinks to baked goods to sauces and dressings. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), corn starch and MSG are some of worst. My personal experience with eliminating corn began after I had become gluten and dairy free for over 7 [...]
It felt like a rumor when I first heard it. The All-American soup company going BPA-free? But it’s true. And I can’t tell you how much I’m savoring the parent-driven, grassroots movement that created the kind of change that legislation often can’t.
