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
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
I avoid canned soup for a couple reasons. First of all, most soup cans are lined with an epoxy resin containing bisphenol-a (BPA), a known endocrine disruptor. Think that cans that say “BPA-free” are safe? Think again. Unfortunately, when things … Continue reading
Baking powder usually comes in aluminum tins with plastic lids. I was ignoring this for a while since I didn’t really know what to do about it, but I’ve come up with a solution. Its really simple and its plastic … Continue reading
Store-bought mayonnaise usually has a lot of additives in it, and it’s sold in plastic jars. I found some mayonnaise in a glass jar at Trader Joe’s, and I’ve been using that, but it has a plastic lid. It also … Continue reading
I make my own bread to avoid the plastic bags that bread usually comes in. The nasty additives contribute to this choice as well, particularly L-Cysteine, a dough conditioner made from human hair. I haven’t made beer bread in a … Continue reading
Store-bought bread (unless it’s local artisan bread like Acme Bread in paper bags) doesn’t taste that good, and it comes in plastic bags and has dough conditioners. I mentioned this in my post on homemade burger buns, but one common dough … Continue reading
Yogurt usually comes in plastic tubs, and the only alternative I’ve found is in a glass jar with a big plastic lid. That brand is also really expensive. So I’ve started making it. Its actually really easy to do. All … Continue reading
I’ve been making plastic-free snacks recently, and one snack I know people love is goldfish. So I found this recipe for them. I used Cowgirl Creamery Wagon Wheel cheese. This cheese is wrapped in paper and I buy it at … Continue reading
I’ve been making this vegan granola and eating it instead of cereal for a few months now. Its tasty and filling, and contains none of the additives that cereal contains. It really is a great alternative. Give it a try! … Continue reading
