This is the second year that we’ve had our CSA, and although the farm is very welcoming—with public events throughout the year and a work-for-food option—we’ve never actually visited it. I’ve wanted to, but it’s two hours away in Belchertown. Last Saturday Stone Soup hosted an edible plant walk with John Root, so it seemed […]

I’ve decided to switch to a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule because it fits better with my life right now. Because I’m sure you all wonder when a post is a day late… On World Population Day, Take Note: Population Isn’t the Problem – Grist. Women are having fewer children, especially in countries that consume the most resources. […]

I know I should be buying from the bulk bins at Whole Foods and Harvest to save on packaging, but until this week I never had. It just seemed like so much trouble. If you use the plastic bags and containers that they offer, you’re still using just as much packaging. And if you bring […]

Patagonia doesn’t only offer recycled polyester clothing, they also accept some old Patagonia clothes for recycling through their Common Threads recycling program. Now, this is limited to some Patagonia clothes and Polartec fleece, and I know reusing old clothes is better than recycling them, but this is a step. I wish more manufacturers would take responsibity […]

Cooking’s always an effort for me, so whenever I come across a delicious, easy recipe, I like to share it. Orzo salad is my new favorite summer meal. I like doubling it and eating it for lunch all week long. And—fair warning—I plan on bringing it to every potluck barbeque that I go to. Thanks […]