Home energy audits: Worth the costs?

Companies offering energy audits are generally reputable and legitimate and will help you both save money and reduce your carbon footprint if you follow their advice.

by Katie Machol Simon December 30, 2011September 18, 2023

Food & Drink

These homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are even better than the ‘R’ brand

Choc full of delicious.

by Katie Machol Simon December 30, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Tasty events to try on New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay

The final countdown.

by Katie Machol Simon December 29, 2011June 2, 2025

News & Views

Green Community Calendar weekend events

by Katie Machol Simon December 29, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Classy Champagne cocktails (recipes)

…make your night bubbly and bright.

by Katie Machol Simon and Juliette Cassistre December 28, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

This week in food and drink

NYE shindigs, MacDinton’s St. Pete opens, tastings and more!

by Katie Machol Simon December 28, 2011August 3, 2023

News & Views

Safe and green-friendly hair care

Many mass-market hair care products rely on harsh chemicals that can cause follicle, skin and eye irritation.

by Katie Machol Simon December 26, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

MacDinton’s St. Pete to open Friday, Dec. 30th

Offering an all-you-can-drink Happy Hour on opening night.

by Katie Machol Simon December 26, 2011May 29, 2024

Food & Drink

Pinellas Dining Guide: Cheap Eats

Stretch your food dollar across the Bay area.

by Katie Machol Simon December 24, 2011June 19, 2024

News & Views

Green Community Calendar weekend events

Shop local farmers’ markets for great, last-minute gifts!

by Katie Machol Simon December 22, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

This week in food and drink

The Refinery’s Christmas Eve Eve Holiday Show, Vodka Latka Jewish mixer and more.

by Katie Machol Simon December 21, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Nix the mix: DIY Mexican hot chocolate

Forget the powdered mix and make it from scratch!

by Katie Machol Simon December 20, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

How does mercury get into fish?

Once mercury gets into the marine food chain, it bioaccumulates in the larger ocean predators that end up on our plates.

by Katie Machol Simon December 19, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Tasty twists on classic eggnog

Spirited renditions of a holiday standby (recipes).

by Katie Machol Simon December 19, 2011July 23, 2025

Food & Drink

Cheap eats in St. Pete

Neighborhood Dining Guide

by Katie Machol Simon December 17, 2011June 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Four essentials for any kitchen library

Must-have books for the newbie and the well-seasoned cook.

by Katie Machol Simon December 16, 2011August 3, 2023

News & Views

Oil vs. natural gas for home heating

Natural gas is both cheaper and has lower carbon emissions than oil, though it is still a fossil fuel and its green-friendliness is overstated.

by Katie Machol Simon December 16, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Seasons Eatings: Dining out Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day

A guide to holiday noshing.

by Katie Machol Simon December 16, 2011August 3, 2023

News & Views

Green Community Calendar weekend events

Suncoast Sierra Club auction and potluck, beekeeping workshop, farmers markets and more.

by Katie Machol Simon December 15, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Last-minute gift for wine lovers: DIY chalkboard wine glasses

No need for wine charms or wondering which glass is yours as you can write your name on the glass!

by Katie Machol Simon December 14, 2011March 22, 2025