Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 - October 15 every year in the United States. This month celebrates the cultures and people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this article covers The Escazú Agreement, a promising new treaty between Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Read MoreWith "code red" splashed across headlines about the latest IPCC report, it can be easy to give up hope about climate change. However, giving up hope is the exact WRONG move. We need to have as much hope as possible in order to spark change. So in this article, I focus on a few positives from the 2021 climate report.
Read MoreEvery 6-7 years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) compiles the latest and greatest climate change research in one huge report. The newest report (AR6 - the sixth assessment report) is hot off the presses, so I'm diving in. In this article, I discuss the most important quotes from the IPCC's Summary for Policymakers.
Read MoreFor seasonal eaters like myself, the variety and abundance of summer produce is a real treat! In this post, I'm sharing my top 10 recipes for making the most of summer fruits and veggies!
Read MorePride month may be over, but that doesn't mean we should stop supporting queer environmentalists! This article highlights a few of the many queer environmentalists from our past and present. From famous biologists to lawyers to influencers, queer environmentalists are all around us!
Read MorePride month is here, so let's celebrate with some queer theory and intersectionality! This article outlines what queer ecology is and how it relates to the modern environmental and LGBTQ+ movements.
Read MoreIn the Northern and Mid-Western U.S., the month before gardening season begins can feel like it lasts an eternity. BUT spring is finally here and it has brought along a whole slew of delicious fruits and veggies.
Read MoreSpring is such an exciting time for seasonal eaters. After months of little-to-no locally available harvests, local herbs, fruits, veggies and foraged foods are finally coming onto the scene. From asparagus to strawberries, I have spring recipes to incorporate all your farmers’ market finds this season!
Read MoreComposting is one of the most popular ways to keep food out of landfills, but what if you live in a small shared apartment or dorm, don’t have the time and energy to compost or simply aren’t interested in composting? In this post, I outline all the ways you can reduce food waste without a composter!
Read MoreDeciding which compost method is best for you can be confusing, intimidating and downright complicated. In this post, I outline the pros and cons of every type of at-home composting!
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreThinking 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.
Read MoreListening 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!
Read MoreIt'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!
Read MoreIf 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!
Read MoreHate 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!
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreI 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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