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Sláinte! Clean Green

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
August / September 2019

August 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Summer is in full bloom! The days are longer, and the light is brighter. But with the drapes pulled back, and sunshine illuminating the corners of every room, suddenly everything looks a little dingy. The windows could benefit from a good washing. The chandelier has lost its gleam. Ditto the furniture. And while everything outdoors smells fresh and green, everything indoors … [Read more...] about Sláinte! Clean Green

Sláinte! The Hedgerow Harvest

By Edythe Preet, Columnist
August / September 2002

August 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Recently I had an opportunity to visit Kauai, The Garden Isle of Hawaii. While pouring over tourism info prior to leaving LA, I noticed a place that locals are so proud of it's marked on maps in red. Tiny letters named it a `tree tunnel.' Anything special enough to be highlighted always piques my curiosity. The spot was close by the airport, so as soon as I picked up my rental … [Read more...] about Sláinte! The Hedgerow Harvest

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