Last summer I found my parent’s lemon tree laden and in a desperate attempt not to waste any I started searching for recipes that make use of them. That’s when I came across lemon curd. At this stage, I only had a vague idea what it was let alone how to make lemon curd. I […]
Growing up in a busy, suburban family, I never gave much thought to growing, producing or making food myself. Supermarket convenience was in full swing and my parents had little interest in cooking combined with minimal spare time after carting three kids around to various after school activities. But in our search for a more […]
Nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked bread and we’ve recently got really into making our own sourdough and having bread on hand for lunches. But it often takes a good day or two of preparation to bake a good sourdough loaf. So to make sure we’re prepared for any bread eating occasion we’ve perfected a […]
I had never considered making yoghurt at home but the lack of options in glass jars here in NZ sparked me to start researching exactly how it’s done. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s really easy to do and besides the simple preparation it really is just a matter of waiting. Making your […]
The kitchen is one of the most used parts of the house and also the place in a household that produces the most waste. There are many small things you can change in your daily routines to have a more sustainable kitchen. This article gives you inspiration and easy product swap ideas to head towards […]
So much of living sustainably involves being prepared in advance. But when it comes to snacking it’s best to have things on hand ready to go. Unfortunately, most convenient snacks come in plastic packaging but finding plastic-free snacks can be easier than you think and not all of them involve preparation beforehand. Here is a […]
We’re not vegan but we’re certainly conscious of the negative effects of dairy farming. We’re trying to find ways to reduce our dairy consumption while still enjoying lots of foods and drinks we love such as coffee and cereal. I recently decided to switch to non-dairy milk but found myself stuck in one of those […]
Dairy is the biggest part of our diet that needs work in the sustainability department. We are big on cheese, coffees with milk and yoghurt on our muesli. Although there are lots of alternatives to these we’re still experimenting to find ones that are affordable, practical and meet all of our sustainability criteria such as […]
The kitchen is one of the most used parts of the house and also the place in a household that produces the most waste. There are many small things you can change in your daily routines to have a more sustainable kitchen. This article gives you inspiration and easy product swap ideas to head towards […]
Solid shampoo and other solid toiletries are becoming more and more mainstream these days. Lots of people are making the switch and shampoo bars are increasingly easy to get hold of. But many people are put off by the change to such a core part of their daily routine and the great unknown. We had […]
Sustainable travel can be achieved in so many different ways but one easy and effective way is to rep some great sustainable travel clothing brands on your trips. It’s surprisingly easy these days to find brands that will claim to be ethically made, use sustainable materials or care about the earth but it pays to […]
What we wear can be a huge statement about our values, right down to our feet and luckily there are more and more sustainable and ethical shoe brands popping up. Not only are their shoes sustainably made they’re also comfortable and stylish so there’s something for everyone when you’re searching for the best sustainable and […]
We’re not vegan but we’re certainly conscious of the negative effects of dairy farming. We’re trying to find ways to reduce our dairy consumption while still enjoying lots of foods and drinks we love such as coffee and cereal. I recently decided to switch to non-dairy milk but found myself stuck in one of those […]
