I’ve finally looked into something that’s been on my mind for a long time– the accumulation and waste of all the “extras” …
Category: Food & Drink
When Life Gives You Apples (or Sweet Potatoes), Make Dog Treats
I’m guessing that now that the holiday season is over, some of you may have leftover apples hanging around. Maybe even apples …
Keeping that New Year’s “Drink More Water” Resolution
I have three New Year’s resolutions I’ve been trying to follow this month, two for my health and one that steps up …
It’s the Great Pumpkin Waste, Charlie Brown! How to Reuse Every Bit of a Real Pumpkin
Fresh, whole pumpkins have been everywhere this month—on doorsteps, in massive displays at botanical gardens and festivals, decorating buildings—but what happens to …
A Look at Eco-friendly “Easy Baking”
In the heat of summer, is anyone out there baking anything? I have been doing a lot lately, as I’ve been having …
Restaurant Leftovers– Love ’em or Leave ’em?
One of my daughters brought something to my attention a year or so ago that made me both smile and frown. She …
Dave’s Killer Bread: More Than a Second Chance Story
If you’re a fan of Dave’s Killer Bread®(and I’m a big fan), you may have glanced at the wrapper one day while …
Drink Up with Infusion Water Bottles
I’m a big fan of the infusion water bottle. It’s a water bottle, usually either plastic or glass, with an inside tube-shaped …
How Coffee Keeps on Giving: Reusing Coffee Grounds
If you brew your own coffee, here’s a no-brainer easy reuse tip: throw your used coffee grounds under a bush outside or …