Organic food colors?
Question from charlotte When I bake desserts with organic ingredients, I often wish that I can decorate them with whipped cream mixed with organic food coloring or apply dusted color to marzipan mini-fruits. As yet I have had no success in locating a US or Canadian...Ikea particle board furniture
Question from C Kelly Dear Debra I have recently bought a second-hand Ikea bed frame, which is described as birch verneer with some sort of particle board inside. I have been reading that particle board can give off formaldehyde fumes, and was wondering if you know...Regarding Stevia
Question from Sweet Lucee I have been using Stevia for quite awhile now and personally I think it’s a God send. It’s derived from a leaf and has zero chemicals, zero carbs, zero glycemic index and zero calories. Stevia is so highly concentrated that...Xylitol and dogs
Question from Roxann Hi Debra I am a registered dental hygienist and know the great dental benefits of Xylitol and caries prevention. What most consumers do not know is Xylitol is poisonous to dogs, just a small amount ingested can make them extremely ill or kill...Water quality issues w/ bathing pets
Question from Denise Cueba I have been doing a lot of research on water lately (filtration systems, ionizers, etc.). Although there is a wealth of information on the Internet, it has been difficult to find an unbiased, trustworthy source that is not ultimately trying...Sanitizing cultured marble
Question from Melissa I have a cultured marble vanity top in my bathroom. Do you have any ideas for sanitizing it? I know I can’t use vinegar because it’s too acidic. Can I use hydrogen peroxide, and if so, will it sanitize? Debra’s Answer I suggest...Are PUL diaper covers safe for babies
Question from A worried mother Hi, I am now cloth diapering with a second child and have noticed, that most cloth diapers these days come with a PUL maerial. Some of them feel very plasticy to a touch, others feel softer, but are still waterproof. How can I know if...Glass Baby Bottles
Question from Vaughnde I am looking for glass baby bottles to replace the plastic ones that have controversial chemical bisphenol A — commonly known as BPA. Do you have any companies to recommend? Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...Safe Interior Doors
Question from Ronda Hi Debra – What should I look for when purchasing interior doors? One door for the garage will be solid, but the other interior doors all will be hollow. I’m nervous that I might get some MDF type door. Thanks for all of your help!...
