This weekend we were able to prep a lot of food for future meals. We didn’t cook all the meals themselves (although that would be a good idea, too), but components of them. We’re really pressed for time during the week, and by doing this on the weekend we can have homemade meals but cut […]

Erin at The Conscious Shopper posted this recipe for mac ‘n’ squash that I was really happy with. (Jason suggested a little more tahini and mustard next time, but I’m a fan of bland.) Being the non-experimental cook that I am, I’m always looking for recipes that help me use the veggies I have on […]

Among all the environmental ideals I fall short of (and it’s a loooong list: eating dairy products, taking the bus when I could walk, watching TV, using a clothes dryer, flying, etc.), there’s one thing that stands out from the rest—takeout. Not even just takeout, but delivery. I know, I know, it’s horrible in so […]

As part of the sustainability committee at my workplace, Berkee College of Music, I’ve started conducting interviews with employees who are doing something at home to try to make their lives more sustainable. The first was about biking to work and the most recent has to do with the Boston Organics delivery service. It’s a very […]

I don’t eat meat, but Jason’s a pescetarian outside of our house, and he tries to order species that haven’t been overfished. The Monterey Bay Aquarium puts out a good, simple guide that they just updated this month. It’s a good idea to have it in your pocket or on your phone. A good rule […]