Non Toxic Finish For Wooden Spoons
Question from k What is a non-toxic alternative to the recommended mineral oil for wooden spoons and salad bowls? Debra’s Answer This has already been covered on these posts: Add...Nontoxic tile cleaner
Question from b.b. i have a tile floor in the bathroom and living room, and I dont want to use vinegar to clean it with. what alternatives do you recommend i use instead and why? Debra’s Answer We just use hot water to clean our tile floor in the bathroom, or a...Frosting Without Cane Sugar?
Question from Miss D Do you have a recipe for frosting made without cane sugar? Debra’s Answer Unfortunately, most frosting is based on confectioner’s sugar, which makes the consistency. There is something called Boiled Icing which is usually made with...Bread Machine without nonstick
Question from alex Does anyone know if such a thing exists? Thanks! Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...Corn Or Rice
Question from CG Hi Deborah, I’ve heard about (and even seen a couple of times) food products packaged with corn- or rice-based plastic. Do you know of any zipper bags made from corn or rice? I use tons of plastic bags, and I would like to find a better...Corrosion on salt shaker lids
Question from Judy V. Hi – I have some special salt shakers that are at least 60 years old. The chrome lids have some corrosion, which I understand is from the salt. Are these shakers safe to use? Debra’s Answer I don’t know. Chrome is plated over...Aluminum v. Plastic v. Glass
Question from Lawren Coope Hi Debra: I am wondering what you can tell us about this subject: When making decisions at the grocery store, are we better off buying plastic, aluminum or glass (i.e. buying a soft drink)? Which of these choices has less environmental...Safe Hair Removal
Question from Susan H. Is electrolysis a safe method of hair removal? I like the idea of the permanence of it. Debra’s Answer I don’t know of any reason why it wouldn’t be safe. There’s no toxic exposure, except perhaps a swab of alcohol. I...Flame retardants
Question from Cathy Dear Debra, Thank you very much for all the information you provide on your website. I have a question: I just bought a sleep sofa from Jennifer Convertibles. I have recently read alot about flame retardants and their effect on health. Is there any...
