Wondering how to compost food scraps? Should you make your own compost bin, use a tumbler, or subscribe to a composting service? I’ve tried all three ways. Learn the pros and cons of each below, plus why composting is worth the effort. Why Compost? Composting squeezes the last bit of value out of your food, […]
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Don’t Let NC Put Hunting & Fishing in the Constitution!
Voters in North Carolina will get a chance to radically shift the balance of power in the state when they vote this fall. I urge you to vote against all six amendments to the constitution, including one that enshrines hunting and fishing as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. I went to an […]
Finding Joy at the End of the World
In my part of the Twitterverse, climate change is suddenly up close and personal. It’s time to make radical personal changes and to demonstrate the joy in them so others will join us. We are facing the end of the world as we know it. Sam Pritchard’s bleakly funny imagined job interview captures the despair […]
Impossible Burger
I tried my first Impossible Burger a few days ago. Verdict? It could pass as a regular beef hamburger. It’s a perfect choice if you want to blend in at a restaurant despite eating plant-based food. The Impossible Burger could be just the ticket if you are craving something familiar in a bun with your […]
Plant-Based Prevention of Disease
This weekend, I’m going to the national Plant-Based Prevention of Disease conference (#PPOD18) which is an: evidence-based look at how plant-based eating patterns may reduce the risks of society’s major preventable diseases. The Raleigh gathering starts with an introduction by RD Matt Ruscigno asking “Why Does the Future of Healthcare Begin with Nutrition?” Because prevention is better […]
Want to get in shape with me?
You may have noticed that last week’s recipe for Apple Pie listed 6 servings for a whole pie. Even my Taster says it should be 8 servings!!! My thrifty, healthy self knows it should be 12 servings. I’ve been eating more than I should since June 2016, the day of the California primary. My concerns about the […]
