What is Compostable? Being compostable is the ability to be broken down into organic matter over time. With the help of inputs such as water, air, carbon, and nitrogen-rich materials the compostable material will turn into a beautiful fertilizer that can be used to improve the soil. To make compost you will want to mix …
What is Cooking Sustainably? Cooking sustainability is a way of cooking that helps to improve our ecosystem, and does not harm the environment. Our environment/ecosystem is largely impacted by agriculture, both positively and negatively. The kitchen can be a great place to help improve our food system. Sustainability itself is a term that is described …
What is Eat the Seasons Eating seasonal means eating food that is grown in your area during that time of year. So instead of eating any fruit or vegetable all year round – you seek out foods that are available locally and/or seasonally. We are accustomed to seeing food available throughout the year, so to …
What Does Pasture Raised Mean Per the Environmental Working Group Pasture Raised means “ruminant animals were raised in a pasture where they can roam freely outdoors and are able to eat grasses and other foods their bodies are adapted to digest”. Ruminant animals include cattle, sheep, and goats (not pigs). When we envision pasture-raised, we …
What is Batch Cooking Batch cooking is when you cook several ingredients separately so that later you combine them to make actual meals. Essentially you are cooking individual foods (not meals) to save for later. This is an easy approach to help with making meals easier during the week. As a dietitian, I have used …
One of the best quotes I have heard is “Waste is the Earth’s enemy”. Not sure where I heard it, but it cannot be more true. We can reduce waste at home without making major changes to how we live and help to reduce our carbon footprint. There are lots of buzz phrases about zero-waste …
Microgreens are powerhouse veggies that are a great addition to your diet. They are the easiest way to get nutrition and require no prep work to add to a dish. They are also very easy to grow and can make a great addition to your homesteading projects. List of microgreens that are easy to grow …
What is soil Soil is a living ecosystem comprised of a mixture of minerals, water, air, organic matter, and countless organisms such as insects, worms, fungi, bacteria and protozoa. Often you hear the terms soil and dirt used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Dirt is dead and provides no nutrients, whereas the soil …
Homesteading for Beginners Interested in homesteading, but don’t know where to begin? This post is perfect for beginners who are just getting their “feet wet” in this type of living/lifestyle. There are many different ways to go about starting a homestead and there are many factors to consider. What is homesteading According to Wikipedia homesteading …
