I started using beeswax wraps a while back, supplementing my small stash with a few more I picked up when I went to Australia and New Zealand a few summers ago. I haven’t needed to use plastic wrap at all for years because of them. Along the way, they’ve become priceless to me for wrapping […]
Category Archives: Vegan Lifestyle
Make Your Own Toxin-Free Dry Shampoo (For Dark and Light Hair)
A while back, Darling Magazine asked me to share my dry shampoo recipe with their readers. And this summer, every time I brush some into my hair I tell myself “you gotta share this with the YU community now—this stuff is a lifesaver.” I’ve made two variations you can make for color—dark and light—and infinite variations as […]
How-Tos(day): Keep Herbs Fresh with These Storage and Usage Tips
Keep herbs fresh and learn a bunch of storage tips and uses with this How-Tos(day) video post…
How To’sday: Popping Amaranth
I’m sure by now that everyone knows about quinoa around here. You can make everything from cereal to tacos with it, but are you familiar with another ancient powerhouse grain called Amaranth? Well, like quinoa, it’s also a fantastic source of complete plant-based protein but it is also high in lysine which is known to help promote collagen growth, accelerate tissue repair and it keeps cold sores at bay. These tiny powerhouse seeds are a great source of fiber and they are just as versatile for cookin’ as our friend quinoa. And you can pop it like popcorn. That’s right, teeny tiny popcorn. I’ve made a How To’sday video to show you how it’s done.
Homemade, Natural Citrus Glass and Surface Cleaner
I consume a lot of citrus fruits like lemons and oranges during the week. Living in the city with a deck on a busy, high-traffic street, makes composting and a garden something I will do once I get a place in nature. For now, I’ve been using my lemon, orange, lime, even grapefruit rinds to […]