Monthly Archives: October 2009

Video from the MPA Summit

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Rick

Yesterday I spoke on a panel at the Magazine Publishers of America’s Innovation Summit. Here’s a clip:   Related Posts:Goodbye Gourmet MagazineThe Future of Agriculture: Triple-Bottom-Line BeautyClear the Clutter: Organization Boosts Health and Vitality

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Washington Vibe

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Rick

This past weekend I took my family to the Green Expo in Washington DC. Green Expo is a series of consumer shows around the country on everything green, organic, and good for the planet. I went to humbly accept a …

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10 Reasons Why I love My Prius

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Rick

Pretty soon we’ll start seeing the fall new car promotions, and the ensuing news reports about the financial and environmental costs and benefits of buying a hybrid or not. The truth is, a lot of people buy cars for emotional …

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Recipe: Chicken and Gravy in 15 Minutes

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Rick

The other day I was in a four-hour meeting in New York City. Sometimes in New York, no matter where you are, you can smell food cooking from a restaurant or apartment somewhere. Well, all during that four-hour meeting I …

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Goodbye Gourmet Magazine

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Rick

In the magazine business, we are used to hearing about magazines launching and shutting down all the time. Still, when you hear of a magazine’s demise, it deserves a moment of silence with the secret thought: “There but for the …

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Recipe: Carrot Salad (When There’s Nothing Else in the Fridge)

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Rick

Sometimes you just need a fresh vegetable accompaniment to a meal, and the refrigerator is either empty or pathetically filled with rotting, shriveled produce (yes, even my fridge can look like that!). Usually, all that’s left standing at that point …

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Recipe: It’s Applesauce Season

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Rick

Right now is the perfect time to head to a farmer’s market or orchard and buy lots and lots of apples. Sure, you can make pie with them, but applesauce is healthier, easier to freeze, and yummiful. Plus, it’s really …

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