Spunky brunette tries to save the world.
Spunky brunette tries to save the world.
Eco-friendly DIYs. Zero waste living. Green eating.
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Our oyster reefs are a natural breakwater protecting Charleston's shores against storms and erosion, but old oyster shells are an essential part of the growth cycle of young, free-swimming oysters.
Read MoreToday, we're taking a closer look at what it takes to build a sustainable business, and why oyster shell recycling is so important.
Read MoreSign me up! Raw, steamed, fried, or in a shooter, I will do my duty to save our shores.
The other day I was lucky enough to check out Charleston Oyster Farm, and Q&A them about what it means to raise sustainable seafood. Check it out!
Read MoreWhen we left last off, I was drowning in a heap of delightful miniature fruits. Backyard grown (no pesticides or fertilizers), packed with vitamins, and destined to fall and rot, I committed to not letting any of the 37 cups of kumquats go to waste.
So today we explore the wonder of chutney! Click through for a delicious kumquat chutney recipe, which will extend the shelf-life of excess fruits for more than a month.
Read MoreSome years, you ask your family for PYREX for Christmas, but instead get SPANDEX.
Do you...
A) retire and pursue a career as a backup dancer?
B) repurpose said metallic clothing as bicycle reflectors?
or
C) host a clothing swap?
Today on the blog: how and why sharing and swapping is caring, and some terrifying facts on fast fashion.
Read MoreNews Flash: homemade ice cream is a perfectly legitimate way to extend the shelf life of your excess fruit.
My fridge can only fit so many jars of jam and pickles before my boyfriend calls Homesteaders Anonymous. I passed that limit about 2 batches of marmalade ago - shut up and hand me my bonnet.
Here's my favorite new recipe: Spiced Kumquat Ice Cream. The peels are naturally sweet, and they take on a delicious candied texture when frozen. It's sinful, it's easy, it's a foodie-approved way to use up extra fruit.
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Kumquats are basically citrus' wild party girl: the peels are sweet, the fruit is sour.
When I stumbled on a small tree covered in unused kumquats, I decided to do another Waste Not, Want Not Challenge. "What does it matter, it's just one tree?" I was asked.
With 925 million people hungry worldwide, it matters. Here's how much food that one tree generated, and here's why taking the Waste Not, Want Not Challenge will change your relationship with food.
Read MoreI love old crap.
And fortunately, my grandma chic ways are also eco-friendly.
Conservation is hard work. Going green is hard work. Caring is incredibly hard work.
So, taking that moment to breathe, to connect to the epic masterpiece that is Mother Nature, is vital. Let yourself wonder and fall in love, remember that we are of this wonderous and majestic planet. That love is what sustains us through the work.
I'm taking a moment this week. Will you take it with me?
Read MoreThis weather has me craving hearty, nutritious food, and this delightful slow cooker recipe from The Fresh Beet's Ashley Galloway Thomas is perfect for a chilly Sunday evening.
The best part? You can make it without generating any plastic packaging waste! Bon appetit!
Read MoreDid you know an estimated 10% of all plastic bags created annually end up in our oceans?
It's time to talk about "That Drawer" - the one filled with waste-producing food wraps.
This week we head back to the kitchen to streamline plastic waste with Ecotopia's reusable sandwich bags.
Read MoreI love glitter, just like my 9 year old niece, and this year she and I joined forces in search of an eco-friendly confetti option.
Just a girl who wants to save the world. And share some bubbles.
{Cheese addict. Hiker. Cooker, crafter, NOT cleaner. Australian Shepherd wrangler. Loves to play with food. Once dressed in a full body carrot costume for Halloween.}
Reese Moore
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Welcome to Compost and Cava, a little green space on the web for all things eco-friendly. Want green living tips? Plastic free hacks? Plant-based crafting? Or just some slow living? You’re in the right spot, friend.
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Current spirit animal: Barred Owl
