Looking for good (i.e., valid, not just feel-good) natural/organic health and beauty resources - blogs, websites, or books. Asked another way, the facial oil cleansing method and its equivalents seem great! But do they actually work, and where can I learn more? [more inside]
posted by xaire on Sep 7, 2011 - 6 answers

How would you get a roommate to be more energy efficient in a solar powered, off the grid abode? [more inside]
posted by woodjockey on Nov 21, 2010 - 19 answers

What are your favorite salty, vegetarian, shelf-stable snack recipes, made entirely from scratch? [more inside]
posted by Cygnet on Mar 4, 2010 - 27 answers

Canning season is here - we need advice on how to keep our pickled veggies crunchy! [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Aug 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Shoulder crepitus: when I roll my shoulders back, they pop and click many times, like crunching. It has worsened over the past seven years or so that I've worked at a desk. I've tried a few things and have had no relief, although it doesn't seem to be worsening any more. What should I try next? [more inside]
posted by degrees_of_freedom on Jul 27, 2009 - 23 answers

Please recommend snacks that are: 1. low fat 2. low carb 3. crunchy 4. somewhat rich in protein 5. low in lactose [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Mar 6, 2009 - 30 answers

Good Latke recipes or any helpful hints in general? [more inside]
posted by Mastercheddaar on Dec 23, 2008 - 17 answers

I would like to make crunchy snacks from scratch. Please give me recipes. (Slicing up a vegetable or a fruit is not a recipe)
posted by bigmusic on Dec 3, 2007 - 24 answers