We’ve been quiet here at the New IPO for a while, yes, a very long while. Our fearless leader got the crazy idea that it was time for graduate school, packed her bags and headed to the coast to work on her Masters in Coastal and Watershed Science and Policy with an emphasis on the […]
Everyone, or nearly everyone, will spend a few moments reflecting on the close of the first decade of the 21st Century before beginning the next decade with a an awe inspiring hangover. We, here in the land of green opportunity, are no different. Let us review the events of the past decade in all their […]
You’ve heard about them, you may even be an aficionado. The latest craze in foodie-heaven – the food truck. With everything from the Shrimp Pimp in Los Angeles to Skillet Street Food in Seattle food trucks offer convenience, diversity and sometimes a sustainable fooditude. San Francisco has the Sexy Soup Cart serving organic soups straight […]
NewIPO cycling correspondent Michele Beasley delivers part two in her series on becoming an avid cyclist. Recipes to follow… Last night, when I came home from work just past 9:30pm, I was feeling pretty jazzed. So far I have made good on my commitment to do my bike/ Caltrain commute once a week. We had […]
If these aliens could speak that is what they’d tell us, gently, with a soft flourish and delicate touch. Don’t let their fragrance or prettiness fool you. These aliens have got to go. No, I’m not talking about little green men with antenna or even blue giants. These alien invaders show up in your yard, line […]
If you’re planning to hit the roadways, airports or trains to celebrate the end of a gloomy 2009 and usher a hopeful 2010 – how about a few tips on travelling green. Keeping your green-tude safe while sleeping doesn’t have to be a chore. Resources for finding eco-friendly trips and pillow pads are available online […]
We’ll be posting infrequently through the remaining part of the year. Getting ready for more activity, news and information in 2010. Look forward to interviews with Silicon Valley green all-stars in the coming months! Updates: Eating challenge, being part of the 100 Mile Diet experience is proving to be very challenging. Broke down and went […]
You’re running late. The kids need to get to soccer or baseball or dance or music, somewhere. The dog is stuck at the Vet. The other half is running late as well. Texts back and forth juggling the schedule, will you run the kids to practice or will your other half, who picks up the […]
T’is the season to shop. Fortunately, this isn’t that kind of shopping. For my experiment to eat within 100 miles I started by hitting the local markets, with no success. Next I visited Shiloh’s friends at Full Circle Farms, they are just hitting their Winter stride. Chinese cabbage, beautiful pumpkins, broccoli and even fresh eggs […]
That’s the day I pick up my CSA produce from Full Circle Farm in Sunnyvale. This 11-acre farm sits in the middle of Silicon Valley on property owned by Peterson Middle School. Coincidentally, the site where scrumptious produce is now grown was also the site upon which my significant other’s and my relationship also grew—on […]
November 15, 2012 by thenewipo
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