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From Nepal to the Midwest and back: an interview with Babita Shresta, author of Plant-based Himalaya and Vegan Nepal blogger

From Nepal to the Midwest and back: an interview with Babita Shresta, author of Plant-based Himalaya and Vegan Nepal blogger

by Brigitte | September 12, 2022 | blog, health, podcast, vegan journey, zero-waste

Babita Shresta thought she had landed on another planet when she first visited a grocery store in Minnesota. Coming from rural Nepal, where as a child she learned to cook fresh vegetables and simmer lentils alongside her grandfather, she had never seen packaged...
Cooking dry beans from scratch: the complete guide for whole foods plant-based home cooks

Cooking dry beans from scratch: the complete guide for whole foods plant-based home cooks

by Brigitte | June 1, 2022 | blog, how-to, meal prep, pantry cooking, recipe, zero-waste

Everyone, vegan or not, should eat at least a cup of cooked beans every day. And what’s the best way to stock your pantry with wholesome beans? In my opinion, nothing beats cooking dry beans from scratch. In this post I will: explain why I consider it better to...
A plastic-free and zero-waste cooking and living journey – Interview with the Zero-Waste Chef: Anne-Marie Bonneau

A plastic-free and zero-waste cooking and living journey – Interview with the Zero-Waste Chef: Anne-Marie Bonneau

by Brigitte | March 10, 2022 | blog, grocery shopping, podcast, strategies, zero-waste

Anne-Marie Bonneau has been living plastic-free since 2011 and you’ll find her story and tips inspiring and empowering. In this episode, we discuss what motivated her and her daughters to say goodbye to plastic and reduce their food and packaging waste and...
Two plant-based pantry organization hacks to make whole foods cooking easier

Two plant-based pantry organization hacks to make whole foods cooking easier

by Brigitte | September 17, 2021 | blog, essentials, pantry cooking, strategies, zero-waste

Having the right plant-based staples in your pantry is important, but how you organize them makes a big difference in whether you’ll actually use them, and how fast you can prepare really good food that uses them. Setting aside a half-day or two to improve your...
Why quit coffee? 10 years into a personal experiment

Why quit coffee? 10 years into a personal experiment

by Brigitte | April 26, 2021 | blog, family, health, podcast, zero-waste

In April 2011, I quit drinking coffee. This was an unexpected move for me because I loved coffee. Back in the mid-1990s, I had a blog and many posts were about the art and pleasure of coffee making and drinking. My espresso machine was my most beloved appliance. I...
Should I buy a dehydrator? A vegan view point (with recipes and tips!)

Should I buy a dehydrator? A vegan view point (with recipes and tips!)

by Brigitte | September 4, 2020 | blog, strategies, zero-waste

It is peak harvest time and we can’t possibly eat all the magnificent produce that is picked at the moment. You may be asking yourself: “Should I buy a dehydrator? I could make so many awesome vegan snacks!” You are right. But there are also some...
Zero-waste cooking for vegans dos and don’ts – and keeping the bigger picture in mind

Zero-waste cooking for vegans dos and don’ts – and keeping the bigger picture in mind

by Brigitte | February 5, 2020 | blog, strategies, zero-waste

The zero-waste world can be overwhelming. Don’t get analysis-paralysis: read this post to find out how to shop, get organized, and cook to reduce the waste from your kitchen… while keeping the big picture in mind.

Cast-iron cooking for vegans (with great recipes for inspiration!) – no affiliate links

Cast-iron cooking for vegans (with great recipes for inspiration!) – no affiliate links

by Brigitte | October 10, 2019 | zero-waste, blog, essentials, recipe, strategies

Is cast-iron cooking a good choice for vegans? After all, the much-touted capacity of cast-iron to sear steaks is moot for plant-based eaters. Compassionate cooks may even be repelled by the meat-centric marketing campaigns for this heavy kitchen gear. Yet, I recently...
Prevent freezer burn with a super-organized kitchen (with geeky printable template!)

Prevent freezer burn with a super-organized kitchen (with geeky printable template!)

by Brigitte | September 21, 2016 | zero-waste, blog, printable, strategies, template

For vegans and plant-based eaters leading busy lives (and who doesn’t!), advance prep sessions and batch cooking are powerful tools that reduce kitchen stress and increase the enjoyment, taste, and quality of every meal. However, successfully applying those two...
Vegan Pantry Challenge

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