Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
I was at the grocery store yesterday, and I passed the marked down “manager’s specials” section twice before I went in. Why? Because there was someone else shopping in the little alcove where they’re kept. I could chalk it up to the fact that the alcove is legitimately small, and it’s tough to get...
Snacking is a big part of any healthy eating plan, but it can be fraught with problems. First of all, if you rely on store-bought, pre-packaged snacks, you’re going to be spending an arm and a leg—especially if they’re organic. But if you’re making your own snacks, it’s easy to fall into a rut. So I’ve...
One important skill for eating organic on a budget is the ability to buy an inexpensive piece of meat and stretch it for several meals. Likewise, cooking extra vegetables and even starches and grains on days when you have more time, then turning them into effortlessly delicious meals later in the week can help...
Happy new year! I absolutely *love* any excuse for a new beginning, and New Year’s Day is kind of a big one. I gave up making traditional resolutions a while ago in favor of taking small steps all the time to reach bigger goals. So I sat down and brainstormed all the little changes...
I don’t know if you’ve priced local, organic, whole-wheat bread lately, but it’s pretty darned pricey. ‘Round my neck of the woods, a brand of organic bread that’s made here in Colorado but available widely in our grocery stores runs about $4 a loaf when it’s not on sale. (Because I’m a savvy shopper,...
So, a few weeks ago, I asked if you’d be willing to fill out a short survey to help me decide what to work on next—and nearly a hundred of you obliged! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it, too, because you made it very clear what I should (and shouldn’t) be...
{A quick note: I’m changing the name of this series from “A Year of Sustainable Eating” to “A Year of Eating Organic on a Budget”—because, they’re really the same thing! And I think the new name is truer to what I’m trying to do.} Have you checked the price of BPA-free, organic canned beans...
I *LOVE* the holidays. I love the traditions, the food, the decorations, the food, the gift giving, the family gatherings, and—did I mention the food? 😉 But too often we use this special time of year as an excuse to do things that aren’t very good for us or for the environment: we eat...
Got rBGH-free milk? Well, you should! And even if you buy organic, it’s worth it to check, because rBGH is no good for you, or for the cows giving you that milk! So, sustainable eating tip No. 12 is…
As you probably know by now, this series of 52 weeks of sustainable eating was inspired by an article in the Jul/Aug 2010 issue of Whole Living Magazine. I’m kind of jumping around in the list, but the tip I picked for this week is “Read Those Labels.” Here’s the quote they used from Marion Nestle, one...