Spring is here! I repeat, spring is here! And with spring comes dandelions (Taraxacum officinale). I know most people see them as invasive lawn weeds but in reality they’re pretty amazing. From flower to root, dandelions are packed with nutrients and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. I’m
Maybe some of you missed the memo but I live in Norway now! I bet I’m not teaching you anything when I say it can get very cold over here. As I write these words, it’s minus 10 but as the Germans say : there is no bad weather, only
It’s no secret, ditching meat and other animal products is one of the most sustainable things you can do. It’s also one of the kindest. After all, isn’t the Christmas season all about joy, love and kindness? So forget about the dead birds and the ham! You don’t need meat
Long time no see friends! I kind of left the blog die out the past year, in favor of Instagram, but I have decided to start posting here again. Insta is no longer fun and I blame the algorithm. I love the community we created there but I just see
Admit it. Whenever you think about sustainable fashion, you picture shapeless hemp clothes paired with hiking shoes. At least I did when I decided to adopt a greener lifestyle. I truly believed it was going to be harsh on my closet and that I was going to have to compromise
Can you think of anything that represents spring better than flowers? They sure look pretty, but did you know that a huge variety of flowers are actually edible flowers? In the era of instagrammable meals, edible flowers are the perfect way to make your plate look fancy. They have become
Have you already embarked on your sustainability journey? Or are you curious about how to get started? I have good news for you: going green has never been easier! But with so much information available online, it can sometimes get tricky to tell which habits are helping the planet and
Organic cotton, piñatex, grape leather, recycled polyester… these are all the cool new materials fast fashion brands have to offer in their sustainable collections. From H&M to Zara, every brand now offers affordable clothing that is trendy AND eco-friendly. Isn’t it the dream? Everybody seems so excited about it. So
Christmas is early this year! With so many of us trying to cope with being trapped at home because of the lockdowns, I feel we have started to decorate well in advance. I suppose a little zero-waste Christmas magic can’t hurt. Neither can a cup of mulled wine… or two.
I remember the first time I tried a cinnamon roll. I was 10 years old and we were visiting family friends in Kansas. Our now late friend Evelyn made the best ones in the world and boy they tasted good! She would bake a batch just for me each time