Last summer I blogged about the age old controversy: Which is the greener way to grill: Charcoal or Propane? My conclusion was that it matters far more what you grill than how you grill it. Now I have discovered something new and I need to revisit this topic. Which is greener – Charcoal or Propane? Burning propane, a […]
Skip the Nitrites, Love the Meat
Posted on August 8, 2013 Written by 1 Comment
As we have learned more about eating healthy, we have been trying to limit the amount of nitrites and nitrates that our family consumes. Even though they are used in fertilizers and rodenticides, they are still allowed additives in food in the US, typically to preserve meats. Some studies show that higher concentrations of nitrites […]
Charcoal vs Propane – Which is Better for the Planet?
Posted on August 5, 2013 Written by 7 Comments
One thing I love about summer is cooking on the grill outside. Of course that raises the age old question: Charcoal vs. Propane? Which one is better for the planet? Which is better for our health? My answer may surprise you. From a greenhouse gas (GHG) perspective, if you really want to make a difference […]
