Exploits in escarole: See what happens when a mom who's not exactly fond of green veggies forks over $900 for nine months of fresh produce.

Morieka Johnson says she gets more bang for her buck from high-quality food. (Expensive shoes are another matter.)

Photos of the fun from Slow Food South Jersey's Dig In! event.

MNN's lifestyle blogger finds the sheer heft of local, organic produce weighs heavily on her car-lite lifestyle. How do you get your local food home?

CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do!

New concept teams local products with local schools for marketing programs that make sense.

Father's Day gifts. This Father's Day give him the gift of organic or locally brewed beer.

Dad will as usual be manning the grill, Father's Day or not, but you can make it special for him by sourcing the highest quality, healthiest meat.

Father's Day songs. If you need a list of Father's Day songs to go with your celebration, you're in luck.

Use beer to steam mussels and other ideas to try when you're making a meal for dad.

The secret to a long life might be how old your father or grandfather was when they reproduced.

This light, spicy, beer is perfect for saying “Cheers” to dad on Father’s Day and enjoying throughout the whole summer.

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.

A new study finds footwear desensitizes feet and may even affect balance. It's time to embrace the callus.

For most cities, the biggest areas of public space are streets. But are we using them to our full potential?

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.

Researchers may have finally figured out what kind of drugs Vikings were on as they headed into battle in a blood-thirsty state known as berserkergan.

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.

What do a Nigerian shuttle service, an Indian job placement program, and a South African parent empowerment initiative have in common?

Limbaugh blasts GM for trying to sell the Chevrolet Volt in China, but his central premise (based on a New York Times story, no less) may be wrong.

A Toyota Prius designed for the young urban driver will be available in March 2012.

Green Car Journal started handing out the award with model year 2006 vehicles. Over the years the magazine has recognized several hybrids, two clean diesels, a

With all the terminology about green cars and climate change, it's hard to make sense of it all. This graphic from One Block off the Grid breaks it down, from t

Ford's upcoming plug-in hybrid can deliver 550 miles of driving pleasure on a single tank of gas.

A bit of a chameleon, this new $25,995 car offers good looks, stellar utility and 47 mpg in the city or on the highway. If you try it, you'll like it.

The California New Car Dealers Association reports that the Toyota Prius was the best-selling car in California in 2012.

At 3 percent of the US market & growing, have hybrid cars reached a tipping point?

The Ford C-MAX Energi might be the perfect around-the-town car for this family.

How about bringing the Concept B, a very cool 5-door hybrid, to the U.S.? Sorry, only for China. That aggravating truth plays out again and again.

Despite $2 a gallon gas, automakers are still going green, and the popularity of the gas-electric range extender format is just one example.

Take our Green Driving Quiz to find out how much you know about fuel economy and sustainable driving.

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.

You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Container gardening with specialty seeds will make the the most of your limited space.

Quilts can keep you warm in more ways than one, says Bonnie Browning of the American Quilter's Society. Here's how to store and clean them properly.

New Zealand filmmaker showcases free-spirited seniors embracing death by building and decorating their own coffins.

Joseph Ford creates optical illusions with handmade knitted sweaters against real-life backdrops.

A toast to the guy who turned supermarket grape juice into wine and won the Internet.

Studies show that complex and creative activities like knitting, cake decorating or crossword puzzles can create a non-medicinal, feel-good high.

Anyone can create beautiful patterns on Easter eggs with these simple tricks.

A musician shows us how to make a symphony from a dandelion.

Fallen trees can be used for more than just firewood. Here's how to enhance your garden with downed limbs.

Hanging a birdhouse means considering not only the birds but also the tree. Here's how to protect your trees and your feathered friends.

Leave the premixed red stuff at the store. Here's a homemade nectar recipe that will keep the hummingbirds in your yard well-fed and happy.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Most people think their trash is history once it gets to the landfill.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Fish is an important part of a healthy diet, but the levels of mercury found in some fish could be danger to your health.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Making sure your home keeps the heat in during the winter months is vital to keeping electricity cost down.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: NEV's are a great way to get around without emissions.