Miracle fruit

There exists a magical fruit that makes sour and bitter foods like lime taste like candy.

The fruit, a naturally grown berry called "Miracle Fruit" contains a protein called miraculin which binds to the taste buds. As a result bitter and sour foods (such as lime, lemon, and beer ect.) taste sweet. The effect of the berry lasts for 30 minutes to 2 hours. After chewing the flesh of the fruit for about a minute, one can go on a flavor trip (normally one needs to eat a berry or two for the effect to kick in).

People have started throwing "Flavor Tripping" parties in cities like New York and San Francisco. The host purchases a large bag of the berries (which is expensive - about $3 per berry) and provides different sour and bitter foods for a small fee (typically $15). Guests chew a berry and then try tasting different bitter and sour foods  such as lime, lemon, vinegar, mustard, beer etc. and describe their experience as an out of the world one.

For more information or to order the miracle fruit go to http://www.miraclefruitman.com/.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Recycling solution for small spaces

I live in a small condo and was having a hard time to find space for recycling plastic and tin. I was using a couple of trash-bins on the patio for recycling, but hated seeing them out there. More so, they were taking up space.

I knew there had to be a better solution to my problem. All I needed was some thing that would let me use my space effectively and also look good. The solution to my problem was patio storage box that can also be used as sitting bench.  

To make it look more appealing, throw some colorful all weather Cushions & Covers.

 

 

 

 

The outdoor bench featured above is available at Ace Hardware for about $100. (Rubbermaid Patio Storage)

Amazon.com has a much larger selection of outdoor storage benches, including some that are made from wood. (link)

All amazon.com outdoor storage products

Biodegradable Bags

I felt bad about using plastic trash bags which will sit in a landfill for eternity. So I started searching for biodegradable bags and found BioBag. BioBag are made of a completely biodegradable and compostable bio-polymer, Mater-Bi. Mater-Bi is made of starch and other renewable raw materials of agricultural origin. BioBag is used to make many different types of products; such as pet products (bags used for picking up pet doo-doo), trash bags, and AG films (used for farming) etc. For more information or to order BioBag go to http://www.biobagusa.com/

Recyclable and Biodegradable Business Cards

A London based printing company called Moo is selling 100 percent recycled business cards that are recyclable and biodegradable. These environmentally friendly cards cost the same as the regular cards, 50 cards for 22 dollars. To get more information or to order the cards go to www.moo.com.

Plantable Postcards

Of The Earth company sells invitation and postcards that can be planted. The handmade paper contains flower seeds that can be planted. These cards are also eco friendly since they are made with recycled/recovered water and at least 50% recycled content. If you are planning a wedding why not send something unique that represents you - send a plantable invite. To get more information or to order the cards go to http://www.flowerseedpaper.com