Crepes make any breakfast feel special. (And *shh* they’re no more difficult or costly to make than pancakes). I like to whip these up for my family on birthdays and holidays, or serve them to friends for an elegant brunch with bacon and coffee. I perfected this recipe when I worked as a chef atContinue reading “Easy & Elegant Crêpes”
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola
Granola is a staple in our home. It’s inexpensive, low waste, and delicious. We eat it any time of day with fresh raw milk from Creambrook Farm, or throw it in a Stasher bag for an easy on-the-go snack. I like to source my ingredients from our local health food store’s bulk bins using myContinue reading “Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola”
Sustainability Conversations With Children
I have gotten some great questions on how to involve and teach children about sustainability. While I am in no way an expert, living sustainably is woven into the fabric of how we go about our days and a frequent topic of conversation/questions with my kids (ages 3 and 5). I’m excited to share whereContinue reading “Sustainability Conversations With Children”
Saving Water One Tushy At A Time
We got a Tushy Bidet! I am far too excited about this secondhand find. When I learned that bidets actually *save* water, trees AND money, I knew it may be time to set aside my reservations and reconsider. But, bidets are gross, right? Well, as Tushy puts it – you wouldn’t just wipe off pooContinue reading “Saving Water One Tushy At A Time”
Quick Tips For Low-Waste Shopping
Prep your list and reusable bags the evening beforeAm I the only one who can’t think straight in the morning? Between getting everyone dressed & fed, filling water bottles & packing snacks, feeding the chickens, and tending to a couple chores, getting out of the house to run errands can feel like a circus. AContinue reading “Quick Tips For Low-Waste Shopping”
Low Waste Birthday Celebrations
We celebrated my son’s fifth birthday this week! It was such a sweet time, and I was all awash with feelings. I’m so proud of the kind and bright person he’s becoming, but also nostalgic for his baby days. It seems like just yesterday he was just a little chub with ginger fuzz on hisContinue reading “Low Waste Birthday Celebrations”
Creamy Yogurt: Low Waste & Homemade
I knew I had to venture into the land of homemade yogurt, when I picked up a tiny glass jar of yogurt for *seven dollars* and saw no other plastic free options in sight. With trepidation and skepticism, I bought a glass jar of milk and a small yogurt cup to use as starter, putContinue reading “Creamy Yogurt: Low Waste & Homemade”
O0h La La Salad Dressing
On an ordinary Thursday in 2015, fiddling around the kitchen during our newlywed days, I accidentally stumbled upon this salad dressing that would change our lives. Ok, so that’s a little over the top, BUT it is the reason my husband grew to like greens and why my kids are salad fiends. They ask forContinue reading “O0h La La Salad Dressing”
Can I Really Eat Sustainably On A Budget?
I have gotten some really great questions about our low waste, low budget, healthy approach to grocery shopping, so here’s a post dedicated to answering some of your questions! I’m going to lay it all out there, be honest about our numbers, and share how we make our low income stretch to fit our values.Continue reading “Can I Really Eat Sustainably On A Budget?”
Chocolate Soothe Smoothie
These chocolatey, nutrient dense smoothies are gentle enough for my recent GI issues and taste like a dream. I’ve been eating these twice a day on. repeat. Ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness and potassium. Hemp powder and nut butter for protein. Fair trade cacao for tons of flavonoids (decreases inflammation in the whole body,Continue reading “Chocolate Soothe Smoothie”
The Sustainable Hearth 