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Pollinators 101

You've probably heard a lot of hype about "saving bees." Bees are plastered on our billboards, pressed on our t-shirts and printed in our magazines. But the media rarely explain why bees need saving, how they should be saved and who should save them. In this post, I'll give you the DL on all things pollinator.

Sustainable EatingSustained KitchenOctober 2, 2019bees, save the bees, bees dying, colony collapse disorder, sustained kitchen, eating, local eating, pollinators, eating for pollinators, sustainable eatingComment

Winter Produce in Cold Climates

If you live in a chilly climate, it's easy to assume you can only get local produce during warmer months, BUT a lot of hearty fall vegetables can actually last all winter long in local storage.

Seasonal ProduceSustained KitchenJanuary 23, 2019sustained kitchen, sustainability, sustainability tips, sustainable groceries, local eating, locavore, winter, cold weatherComment

Sustainable Shopping: Pros and Cons of Local Food

A lot of people praise shopping locally as the gold standard of sustainability. In this post, I'll give you my perspective on the pros and cons of a locavore diet.