Butter bean curry

One of my favourite winter dishes, well actually I will eat it in the middle of a heatwave as well, is Butter Chicken. So you can imagine my excitement when I came across this Butter Bean curry. It tastes like a Butter Chicken Curry, but without the chicken and is perfect for those cold Meatless […]

Celebrating a more intentional and Sustainable Easter

Easter is one of my favourite times of the year. Personally it is a time to think about God’s goodness and grace as well as recognize my own vulnerability. Ultimately Easter is a time to celebrate the gift of life. Although I love celebrating Easter with bunny-shaped chocolates, colourful eggs, and Easter egg hunts, I […]

Easy Easter Treats #1 – Chocolate Nests

These chocolate nests are so cute and easy to make. And kids and adults alike will love them. What I also love about this recipe is the small amount of waste generated while making it. I bought my chocolate chips from a weigh-and-pay shop (The Refillery) which allowed me to bring it home in my […]

Eco-friendlier lunch boxes

Back-to-school means packing lunch boxes. Honestly I find the daily grind of packing a lunch box challenging at the best of times but trying to do it creatively and sustainably can leave you feeling utterly defeated. If like me you are already feeling a little lunch box tired – I’ve got your back. While there […]

Easy Apricot and chocolate Granola bars

Store bought, individually wrapped granola bars may be tasty, but making your own is a healthier and more environmentally conscious option. Making your own granola bars is simple, cost-effective, and better for your health. And will keep those individual wrappers, that take hundreds of years to break down, out of our landfills. This super simple […]

Sustainable & Carbon Cautious Gift Ideas for Kids

Toys end up in landfills and incinerators each year as kids outgrow their once prized items. I was shocked to read that a whopping 80 percent of toys end up in landfills, incinerators, and in our oceans where they often endanger marine life. Discarded plastic toys are part of the 14 million tons of plastic that find its […]