Way back in 2018, I wrote my Cooking Oils Sustainability Profile. This article is still one of my most popular, but it could use some updating. Some oils have jumped in popularity, and researchers have published new research about old favorites. In this article, I walk you through the sustainability issues associated with eight different cooking oils.
Read MoreIn this recipe, I've created a much creamier, parm and leek version of the classic twice-baked potato. To create a super creamy texture, I mashed the potatoes with a parmesan sauce. And to add some contrast, I added a crispy bread crumb topping.
Read MoreAs a food stylist and a hungry person, I have considerable experience buying cutlery. Whether you're looking for food photography props or a flatware set that will last for generations, I have all the tips you need for finding second-hand silverware.
Read MoreA lot of people swear by adding cheddar cheese to apple pie, apple crisp and other apple desserts. To this day, I've never added cheese to my apple desserts. But with this sandwich, I'm inching closer to that *interesting* combo.
Read MoreIt's no secret that large-scale governmental change is the most efficient path to sustainability. With the 2020 election coming up fast in the United States, we have the chance to make serious changes. In this post, I outline how sustainability pops up in every part of your 2020 ballot.
Read MoreThese muffin top cookies are not a replica of Panera's Pumpkin Muffies, but they are delicious in their own right and a nostalgic nod to the concept. Not quite a cookie, not quite a muffin, but very tasty indeed.
Read MoreIf I had a dollar for every time my mother asked me the difference between butternut squash and acorn squash, I'd be a rich woman. In this post, I give you the DL on every squash you'll find at the market this fall!
Read MoreEvery company wants to be sustainable, so marketers go to great lengths to convince consumers that their products are green. This misleading advertising tactic is called "greenwashing." Unfortunately, greenwashing makes it challenging for consumers to tell which products are actually sustainable. In this post, I outline five questions you should ask yourself to determine if a product is greenwashed or sustainable!
Read MoreThis recipe is my ode to Butter Braid, featuring much more filling and a more satisfying, breadier dough than the original. The bread’s dough is adapted from my Cinnamon Sugar Tea Ring recipe. It's a simple, soft and versatile dough that lets the cinnamon-apple filling shine. This apple bread tastes great straight out of the oven, eaten cold out of the fridge, or reheated the next day.
Read MoreMigrant farmworkers work long days in hazardous conditions to help keep food on our tables. In this post, I’ll explain what migrant farmworkers do, who they are and how climate change is harming them.
Read MoreTo showcase rhubarb's long season, I combined my beloved rhuby with ginger, a very autumnal flavor. The result is a punchy, warming and lightly sweet jam that pairs perfectly with cornbread, sourdough, scones, whole grain loaves and more.
Read MoreThis recipe couldn't be easier. All you have to do is cut the squash, coat the slices in oil and maple syrup, roast them, and toss them in cinnamon-sugar. The result is an indulgent, churro-like dessert that's perfect for early fall.
Read MoreWhether you're back in school or on-the-go from meeting to meeting, we all need to pack a lunch at some point. In this post, I outline my top 5 tips for packing a sustainable lunch.
Read MoreSweet corn is my favorite vegetable and crispy is my favorite texture. In this recipe, I combine my loves for corn and crisp, tieing them together with some greens and fresh tomato salsa. It's easy, delicious summer on a platter!
Read MoreThe world of beans can be confusing. Are green beans related to dried beans? And what about purple beans? And wax beans? In this post, I explain the ins and outs of all things snap beans!
Read MoreThis recipe couldn't be easier. Just make a simple syrup, puree some fruit and throw it in an ice cream maker. Badabing badaboom, you've got a delicious musk melon (or cantaloupe) and blueberry sorbet!
Read MorePeople with disabilities should be able to enjoy eating out just as much as people without disabilities. Yet, many restaurants don't reflect this. This post explains what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is, what it requires of restaurants and how restaurants are failing to live up to ADA standards.
Read MoreThe jam component of this PBJ smoothie relies primarily on strawberries, but I also added blueberries and blackberries to give it wildberry jam vibes. For the peanut butter, I used a peanuts-and-salt-only jar, but feel free to use whatever peanut butter invokes nostalgia. The result tastes exactly like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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