Turn your citrus peels into a non-toxic kitchen cleaner
We all love citrus fruits, but how often do you use all of the peels? In the spirit of #NewYearNoWaste, we wanted to share one of the easiest ways to use citrus peels and keep […]
Learn to compost in 6 easy steps
Eating “ugly” produce is only part of the battle when it comes to reducing waste in our lives. What we do with our vegetable peels, scraps, and trimmings is just as important. So it’s no […]
How to turn leftovers into ‘bestovers’
How many times have you reached into your fridge and found some sad, stale, forgotten ingredient or a Tupperware full of a mystery meal from yesteryear? We all have those humbling moments when we realize […]
12 easy ways to get your family to eat more vegetables
Want your family to eat more vegetables and not complain about it? Our friend Pam Farley of the Brown Thumb Mama is sharing her tricks on how she gets her family to eat more vegetables! Here are […]
How to fall in love with bok choy
There’s nothing more fun than learning to love a new vegetable. Sometimes all we need to incorporate a new veggie into our kitchen rotation is some helpful context. So, if you’re not already cooking with […]
3 tips for making the best artichokes
Let’s face it, they don’t teach us how to cook with artichokes in school, which is a real shame since these fancy flowers from the Mediterranean happen to be one of the best parts about […]
Here’s how (and why) you should freeze your onions
Ever have too many onions on hand? It happens to all of us, but the good news is that there’s an easy way around it. Did you know that frozen onions store well and are […]
How to fall in love with kale all over again
If you’ve tried making a kale salad, you’ve probably been told to “massage” it by some well-meaning relative or BuzzFeed article. You probably wondered: why does a fibrous kale deserve such an extravagant spa treatment? […]
4 reasons you should always make your own salad dressing (and tips for how to do it)
Making your own salad dressing can be revolutionary for your palate and the planet. Here are 4 reasons that you should always make your own at home: Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. It helps prevent plastic […]
How to dry your lemon peels for zero waste
Lemons have so much to give – much more than just their delightful juice! Our friend Pam Farley of Brown Thumb Mama shared some awesome tips about how she uses her lemon peels. Now, instead of throwing […]