Monthly Archives: July 2009

Jul 27Blogging Integrity and my Upcoming Tropicana Wee...

Ever since Tropicana invited me to a weekend in Chicago, I have been giving a lot of thought to my integrity as a blogger. So far, I think I have done pretty well. I talk openly and honestly about the issues I care about, and only review products or services that reflect "my brand." But like a teenager being taken on a nice date, I started worrying that I might be expected to put out... What if I had constructive feedback for Tropicana or questions about their environmental practices? ...

Jul 19Win this basket from Tropicana and "Get You...

8/5/2009: Starting today, reviews and giveaways will appear in a new section of this blog. Here is where I moved this post: http://whatscookingblog.com/reviews-and-giveaways/tropicana-gift-basket-giveaway/ 7/19/2009 Now that the secret is out about my guest appearance on The Juice, I can tell you another secret! Tropicana is flying me out to Chicago, along with 10 other bloggers, for the Tropicana "Get Your Fruit On" weekend at the end of July. We will meet with their dietitian, learn about...

Jul 16Fast and Easy Family Breakfasts - and a little s...

I have been keeping a secret from you. Don't worry - it's not a big one! I was invited to be a featured expert on Healthy Eating for "The Juice", a video series that is cooperatively produced between BlogHer and Tropicana. I am not sure when the video will go live on BlogHer's website, but I will keep you posted. In case you can't wait to watch the video, here are a few ideas that I shared about making fast and healthy breakfasts (that even your husband can make!) Here are some of my family's...

Jul 8No Food Safety Worries With Stainless Steel

As you can tell from my previous post, I have had lunches on the brain. In particular, I have been thinking about sustainable (and cool) ways to pack lunches for my kids. After falling in love with a huge variety of Japanese Bento products, I started to worry about the controversy of storing foods in plastic containers. The gist of what I have learned is that plastic containers made from HDPE (#2), LDPE (#4) and polypropylene (#5) tend to be more stable and less prone to leaching chemicals,...

Jul 4Cool Gear for Waste Free Lunches

Last week, when I attended a lunch for bloggers about packing lunches for kids, I got inspired. I was expecting to walk away with ideas for irresistable packed lunches for my children. But instead, I left the restaurant with a desperate desire to shop. As you probably already know, people eat with their eyes first. And our children are no exception. Maybe they moan and grumble about the foods that you pack them for lunch. But what if they came in a fantastic reusable container, equipped...