Category: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Living News

This creamy Vegan Kimchi Mac and Cheese is made with silken tofu, gochujang, kimchi and nutritional yeast. It’s a quick, dairy free comfort food packed with umami and spice. Get the recipe below. If you love comfort food with a bold, spicy twist, this Vegan Kimchi Mac and Cheese is for you. It’s everything you…

If you’ve never had Streuselbrötchen, let me introduce you to one of Aachen’s best-kept bakery secrets! These soft, lightly sweet German streusel rolls are topped with buttery crumble and baked until just pale golden. They’re fluffy, gently sweet, and unapologetically simple – exactly how they should be. I grew up eating these in Aachen, usually…

With fuel prices rising and people becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, many are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint without having to buy an electric car. EVs are costly, and many people who go fully electric experience buyer’s remorse. Whether because of charging station anxiety, reduced driving ranges in the winter, or something else,…

When it rains, water runs off your roof, driveway, and sidewalks, picking up fertilizers, oil, pesticides, and sediment before flowing into storm drains and eventually your local waterways. At the same time, treated drinking water is used inside your home to keep your lawn green with sprinklers. This cycle wastes valuable water in both directions.…

If you’re wondering how to cook Brussels sprouts so they’re tasty and perfectly textured, you’re in the right place. From choosing and preparing to roasting, steaming, air frying and microwaving, this guide covers all the best ways to cook Brussels sprouts with helpful tips and cooking times. Brussels sprouts are a seasonal favourite in the…

My Vegan Blood Orange & Cardamom Breakfast Muffins are easy to make so they’re perfect for meal prep or busy mornings. Get the recipe below. These Vegan Blood Orange & Cardamom Breakfast Muffins are the kind of recipe that makes mornings feel a little brighter. Lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and naturally fragrant with fresh citrus…

If you want a side dish that looks like you actually tried (without, you know… actually trying), these Glazed Rainbow Carrots are your new best friend! They’re bright, they’re glossy and they bring that roasted, caramelized goodness that just works with everything. The glaze is sweet, tangy, a little zesty, and it cooks down into…

Just like people, plants work better together. They thrive in ecosystems, and benefit from having a diverse array of other plants nearby that they’ve evolved to grow in harmony with. That’s why when you’re restoring an ecosystem or planting a native garden, it’s a…

Depending on where you live, you might already have dirt under your fingernails, or that average last frost date may still be weeks away. You may have a self-sufficient homestead or no more than a windowsill to plant in. But as the days get longer and weather warms up, spring gets everyone in a gardening…

Mushrooms are a versatile, meaty-tasting ingredient that can elevate any vegetarian or vegan dish. In this guide, you’ll learn how to cook mushrooms perfectly using sautéing, roasting, grilling, and tips for soups, broths, and plant-based meals. If you’re looking for a satisfying, flavour-packed meat substitute, mushrooms are one of the best ingredients you can use.…