Since my post on plastic-free Thanksgiving tips was so popular, I decided to write one on Christmas dinner too. Here are some tips I came up with for making a plastic-free Christmas dinner. A lot of these tips are the … 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
Thanksgiving is soon! It can be hard to make a plastic-free meal, but here are some tips I’ve come up with to minimize plastic waste this Thanksgiving. 1. Use reusable shopping bags when you buy your ingredients. Use reusable produce … 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’m always excited when I discover a new plastic-free breakfast option to add to my list. This is my latest addition: coconut flour pancakes. Previously, I had only seen coconut flour sold in plastic bags, and it was one of … Continue reading
I love farmer’s markets. They’re great places to get fresh, local produce that is usually free of a lot of wasteful plastic packaging that characterizes your average grocery store. After a couple weeks of not being able to go to … 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
The Plastic-Free Chef 