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Sustainability Profile: Tofu

If you're trying to eat more sustainably, you've probably noshed on your fair share of tofu. But how sustainable is tofu? In this post, I'll cover all the sustainability concerns surrounding your favorite vegan protein.

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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Spring Bakers Against Racism Bake Sale Report

It is obvious that we still have a long way to go in fighting racism in our country. I plan to continue doing Bakers Against Racism bake sales every few months to support anti-racism organizations in their missions to end violence, injustice, hate and bias against all people of color.

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Horseradish, Dill and Yogurt Dip

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Pros and Cons of a Vegetarian Diet

Thinking about going vegetarian? I’ve got you covered. In this post, I outline the three types of vegetarianism and break down the personal and environmental pros and cons of becoming a vegetarian.

Ricotta Pie

I bought ricotta cheese with plans to make an herby, cheesy frittata or quiche. But then, I was thumbing through a new-to-me vintage cookbook, the Fanny Farmer Baking Book, and saw a charming and simple recipe for ricotta pie. I had never heard of ricotta pie. Lucky for me, it's an Italian recipe that is especially popular around Easter time (pst! that’s right now!).

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Featured Asian-American Food Bloggers

Listening to and learning from people who don't look like us is one of the simplest ways to be less racist in our everyday lives. For me, I genuinely believe that following people who are different than me makes me a more understanding and less racist person. If you've found that your feed lacks Asian representation, here are some of th best Asian food bloggers, food writers and Instagrammers that you might love to get to know!

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Strawberry Green Smoothie

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The Best Sustainable Cleaning Supply Companies 2021

It's been a while (like three years!?) since I've talked about my favorite sustainable kitchen products on the blog. Since then, a lot of innovative products have come onto the green cleaning scene. In this post, I showcase all my favorite low-waste, non-toxic or plant-based kitchen cleaning supply brands!

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Crunchy Whole-Peanut Peanut Butter Cookies

How to Start Gardening in March

If you're anything like me, you're itching to get veggies in the dirt as soon as the snow starts to melt. This post explains exactly what to do this March to get your garden ready for summer!

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Rolex with Spinach and Mushrooms

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Asian American Anti-Racism Nonprofits

Hate crimes against Asian-Americans spiked in 2020. These hate crimes are based on false allegations, racism and ignorance and will not be tolerated. Below is a list of anti-racism organizations helping protect Asian-American communities. Maintaining non-profits and organizations requires a lot of resources, so every donation counts!

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Vegan Cheesy BBQ Popcorn Seasoning

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Black Environmentalists You Should Know

Last summer, I wrote Why We Need Intersectional Environmentalism. In that piece, I explained the racist history of the environmental movement. However, I did not mention the noteworthy Black environmentalists who have shaped and are continuing to shape the movement's trajectory. In this post, I fill that gap by highlighting some Black environmental leaders of the past and present.

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Vegetarian Tofu Parmigiana and Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Spiced Carrot and Orange Muffins

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Seasonal Valentine's Day Recipes

I usually go out for a fancy dinner on Valentine's Day, but that isn't possible this year (hi, pandemic). If you're also staying in for Valentine's Day, I have you covered. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert are served!

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Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers

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Ultimate Guide to Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are tubers native to South America that are present in cuisines all around the world. Although they have a similar background and appearance as regular potatoes, the two are only distantly related. In this post, I'll tell you all you need to know about the most common sweet potato varieties!

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