Recent Posts in ‘Green Living’ 
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In Season Now: Celery root, rutabagas and sunchokes
Eat your roots! But you don’t have to stick to potatoes and carrots, or even turnips and parsnips. How about trying a celery root, rutabaga or sunchoke? Here are some fresh ideas from columnist Michelle Beck.
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In Season Now: Bare root fruits, nuts, berries and grapes
Columnist Michelle Beck explains how now is the time to plant dormant varieties of vines and trees to expand your backyard fruit and nut offerings. Also, a lesson in bananas and a challenge to eat more greens.
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In Season Now: Citrus, citrus, citrus!
Oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pummelos, tangerines, tangelos — the list goes on and on. Here’s what to do with all the great citrus in season now.
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In Season Now: Fennel, turnips and new year’s resolutions
Columnist Michelle Beck makes a pitch for the under-appreciated vegetables available at the farmers’ market now. Also, tips for keeping those healthy eating resolutions.
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Cafe closure leaves vegan void
Elaine’s Cafe becomes the second downtown lunch spot to close this month as owner Tracy Thompson makes the difficult decision to end the nearly two-year run of Bakersfield’s only vegan restaurant.
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In Season Now: Kale, cauliflower and cilantro
Columnist Michelle Becks shares ideas for adding some green to your holiday cooking, with leafy kale, green cauliflower and cilantro pesto. Also, an idea for featuring fruit in your green salad.
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Learn how to save energy and money at workshop
CPUC and PG&E will answer questions about energy efficiency programs, rebates and tax credits for home improvements, and bill assistance for low-income households at a workshop Friday, Dec. 18.
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In Season Now: Dates, nuts and sugar cookies
Columnist Michelle Beck shares a simple idea for turning dates into a yummy holiday treat. Also, try date shakes, Swedish nuts and gluten-free sugar cookies.
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The Green Gift Guide
Let the Bakersfield Express Green Gift Guide help you find local, eco-friendly gifts to give this holiday season.
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In Season Now: Eggnog, real maple syrup and gingersnaps
Columnist Michelle Beck relishes the season when she can indulge in her favorite eggnog and real maple syrup. Also, she suggests trying cardamom snaps in place of ginger snaps, and reviews the warm, thick Mexican drink “champurrado” found at Ranch Market.
