vegan pate (mock chopped liver)

yum! She does not mention the quantities, but I received a recipe from a friend and she used 1 medium to large onion, 1/2 pound of mushrooms (can be assorted), 3 T olive oil and one cup of walnuts. It's as easy as pate!

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ted talks: paul stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world

Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world!





Also watch these other fascinating talks from TED--they are truly ideas worth spreading:



Robert Ballard: Exploring the ocean's hidden worlds



Adam Grosser: A new vision for refrigeration



Dan Dennett: Ants, terrorism, and the awesome power of memes



Brian Greene: The universe on a string



Isabel Allende: Tales of passion



Aubrey de Grey: Why we age and how we can avoid it







Sirena Huang: Dazzling set by 11-year-old violinist



Ross Lovegrove: The power and beauty of organic design



E.O. Wilson: TED Prize wish: Help build the Encyclopedia of Life



Janine Benyus: 12 sustainable design ideas from nature



David Deutsch: What is our place in the cosmos?



Mark Bittman: What's wrong with what we eat







David Gallo: Underwater astonishments



Ron Eglash: African fractals, in buildings and braids



Paul MacCready: Flying on solar wings



Edward Burtynsky: Earth's manufactured landscapes



Cameron Sinclair: Open-source architecture to house the world



Eve Ensler: Finding happiness in body and soul



Brewster Kahle: A digital library, free to the world



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living machines: wastewater recycling

These Living Machines by John Todd, seem as if they should be in a botanical garden and not the scene for waste-water management. The series of ecosystems work together to break down water contaminants, by filtering and cleaning waste-water with plants and fish. The concept was recently awarded a Buckminster Fuller Award for its elegant application in cleaning up Appalachia’s water supply.

Albeit new to America, in Europe they have been experimenting with this technology for a long time. A decade ago, I saw this same concept in practice in Denmark--which I will post about soon.

The technology uses “helpful bacteria, fungi, plants, snails, clams and fish that thrive by breaking down and digesting pollutants”, selecting and then cultivating diverse communities is key in order for all compounds to be treated. The result is clean water that is potable.
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natural rubber teethers: zoe b organics

Chan Pie Gnon & Sophie Giraffe-the names of the natural rubber teethers at Zoë b Organic. A healthy alternative to conventional plastic teether, they are hand-made in France from 100% natural rubber and non-toxic food grade paints. Chan- Pie- Gnon means mushroom in France. Chan (blue), Pie (Pink) and Gnon (yellow) are adorable and safe mushrom and giraffe shaped soft teething toys for newborn to 2 years.

Parabens, PVC, phthalates and BPA(bisphenol-a) free and squeaks!
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