I like having biscotti with lattes but at a lot of coffee shops they come in individually wrapped plastic packaging. They’re also kind of pricey considering you only get one. So I decided I’d try to make them myself. Here … Continue reading
A while ago I wrote a post on how to make coconut milk from a whole fresh coconut. I said that at some point I would get around to writing a post on how to make coconut milk from dried … Continue reading
Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) comes in a plastic jar, so I’ve always wanted to try and make it myself. I finally got around to it today and it tastes awesome. I think it might even be better than actual Nutella. After seeing … Continue reading
Cranberry sauce and cranberry apple chutney are my favorite Thanksgiving sauces. But I’ve never been able to find cranberries not sold in a plastic bag. It occurred to me that instead of trying to find plastic-free cranberries I should try … Continue reading
I haven’t posted in a while. I haven’t been keeping up with social media for my blog. I think the last time I logged onto Twitter was last month. I haven’t abandoned my blog, but I’ve been having a hard … Continue reading
I’ve never seen tortillas that weren’t sold in a plastic bag. So I finally learned how to make them from scratch. Turns out they’re really easy to make! Here are the ingredients you need: 2 3/4 cups flour 3/4 tsp … Continue reading
No burrito is complete without Spanish rice. This post is part three of my Mexican food series. Here are the ingredients you need for the rice: 1 tbsp butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (I used … Continue reading
You can buy pre-made guacamole, but like most dips, it comes in a plastic tub. Luckily, guacamole is really easy to make. The simplest way is to mash avocados with some salt. But I like it with some more add-ins. … Continue reading
This post is part one of my plastic-free Mexican food series. A lot of people eat refried beans from a can. Although this is convenient, most cans are lined with an epoxy resin containing bisphenol-A, or BPA. BPA has been … Continue reading
Cottage cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese and all those other soft cheeses always come in plastic tubs. So I’ve started making my own. I’ve already make ricotta cheese a couple of times, so yesterday I decided to give cottage cheese … Continue reading
