making sustainability obtainable
Fall is just starting again, Halloween is coming soon, and pumpkins are back in full force. Yay! And I have been roasting pumpkins like crazy to stock up on some homemade pumpkin puree. And with all this puree, I thought I would start with something …
Are you looking for new ways to enjoy those classic dishes? Or would like to stretch your budget making more with less using zero waste cooking? Carrot greens a.k.a. carrot tops are a highly nutrient dense and completely edible part of the carrot plant and …
Who said healthy food had to be boring? Well whoever said it was wrong. Look at the creamy, silky, and smooth texture and that vivid bright pink color! And the taste…this beet hummus is so delicious and incredibly healthy. It is earthy and nutty with …
Do you love strawberries and basil? Then you have to give this balsamic strawberry and basil smoothie a try! Strawberries are back in season! And fresh basil is too! I’ve been looking forward to this summer so much. The farmer’s market is open and the …
I love chocolate chip cookies! And really who doesn’t? They are the iconic classic cookie. And for how much I love my tried and true recipe, it isn’t vegan or zero waste. So I’ve spent the last month taking that old recipe and altering it …
Don’t have a lot of time but want to keep your sweet craving environmentally conscientious? How do some easy 30-minute vegan muffins with chocolate chips sound? Ever since having a kid, I always feel like there isn’t enough time in my day. And lately I’ve …
I’m in love with kale chips! More specifically, I’m in love with my cheesy vegan kale chips! They are addictive, crunchy, and very good for you. They make a wonderful replacement for potato and corn chips as well as an alternative for anyone on a …
For months, I have been meaning to write this post. I just hadn’t quite felt the inspiration. But last weekend we finally remembered to go to the farmer’s market in downtown Vancouver (Washington not B.C.) and I’m so glad we did. We bought so much …
Who doesn’t love an old classic peanut butter cookie? But what about a vegan peanut butter cookie? Seriously, next to chocolate chips cookies, you can’t get much closer to an old-time American classic than that (crisscross pattern and all). Unfortunately, the old recipes usually called …
After working with flax eggs for a little while now, I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate some time to talk about how to make flax eggs (or chia eggs) and tips on how to use them as an egg substitute for …