Hello, my name is Sally, and I am a chicken and vegetable salad. I am quite a nutritious salad, full of spinach, peppers, onions, sesame seeds and grilled chicken. Though I’ve enjoyed my time in the salad bowl, it’s time for what I was made for- to be eaten and digested by Isaac! Isaac likes to get…
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Plant-Based Eating Tips: Infographics
Plant-based eating is very trendy right now and it can be a little confusing to start. When switching to a plant-based diet it’s important to keep track of your macros and make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need! There are plenty of guides online, but what I found particularly helpful are these…
Why I Spent $79 on Gum – My Zero-Waste Journey
Today, my $79 piece of gum has finally arrived! It is a fancy chew, imported from Switzerland and the second main ingredient to xylitol are actual flakes of 23 carat gold. It’s created by the same people who invented the $1,000 ice cream Sunday made with gold. You can pick up your jaws off the floor…
Don’t Scare the Planet on Halloween – Pumpkin Recycling & Other Uses
Carving pumpkins and consuming everything pumpkin-spiced are among my favorite October activities. I embrace the basic status and I don’t hold back. But I also take on the season with the environment in mind. This means that I bring my to-go cup for that PSL and I don’t let a single bit of pumpkin go…
Greener Grocery Shopping with Misfits Market
Ever since moving to America from China, my mission to lead a zero-waste lifestyle has become significantly more difficult. In China, it was my experience that people were less aware of the negative impacts of plastic. Despite this, there seemed to be more opportunities to affordably shop for most necessities in reusable containers. I now live in…
Mealworm Mondays: Livin Farm’s Hive Bloopers
This week’s Mealworm Monday features blooper of taking care of the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Mondays: Beetle Inlet Tray – Livin Farm’s Hive
This week’s Mealworm Monday features the function of the beetle inlet tray of the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Don’t Trash those Pumpkins – Smash them into the Compost instead
Composting will make sure your pumpkin decomposes and the nutrients will benefit a tree, flower or someone’s crops. When food is thrown in to the regular trash, it can’t decompose properly and will release gasses that will poison the environment.
Mealworm Mondays: Moisture Overflow – Livin Farm’s Hive
This week’s Mealworm Monday features a moisture overflow disaster in the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Mondays: Livin Farm’s Hive, Full Cycle
This week’s Mealworm Monday features the full cycle of the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Mondays: Cooking Insects From Livin Farm’s Hive
This week’s Mealworm Monday features cooking insects harvested in our Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Mondays: Noise Problem & Solution – Livin Farm’s Hive
This week’s Mealworm Monday features noise issues with the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Mondays: Humidity Problem & Solutions – Livin Farm’s Hive
This week’s Mealworm Monday features humidity and noise issues with the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Mondays: Pupae and Beetles in Livin Farm’s Hive
This week’s Mealworm Monday features pupae and beetles born in the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Shrimp vs. Crickets: How Can Eating Insects Save the World?
Shrimp is a popular food source all over the world. They are healthy due to their high calcium, omega-3, protein and they are deliciously easy to prepare. Shrimp has been America’s most popular seafood for many years; in 2014 the average amount of shrimp eaten per person annually was 1.8 kilos! Despite being one of the most common allergens, shrimp are considered a delicacy and are very much in demand worldwide.
Mealworm Mondays: Livin Farm’s Hive Forgotten for Two Weeks
This week’s Mealworm Monday features feeding the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms after it has been untouched for almost two weeks! The Hive is the world’s first edible insect desktop farm that can provide 3-600 nutritious grams of mealworms every two weeks, perfect for entovegans like my husband or anyone who wants a more sustainable form of protein in their lives…
Mealworm Monday: What is the Hive’s Green Light?
This weeks Mealworm Monday features dealing with the green light of the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! Read more about it at Livin Farms:
Mealworm Mondays: Livin Farms Hive Resources & Info
This weeks Mealworm Monday features the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! Read more about it at Livin Farms:
Mealworm Mondays: Feeding the Hive by Livin Farms
This weeks Mealworm Monday features feeding the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! Read more about it at Livin Farms:
Mealworm Mondays: Cleaning the Hive by Livin Farms
This weeks Mealworm Monday features cleaning the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! Read more about it at Livin Farms:
Mealworm Mondays: Unpacking the Hive by Livin Farms
This weeks Mealworm Monday features unpacking the Hive, the world’s first edible insect desktop farm by Livin Farms! Read more about it at Livin Farms.
Protein of the Future: Save Cows, Eat Insects – From Home!
The world’s first desktop farm for edible insects promises to do more than put bugs on people’s plates: Livin Farms aims to empower individuals to start a food revolution from the comfort of their kitchen. After months of research, testing and redesign, the Hive is off the assembly line and is one step closer to…
How I Became a Beveage (Vegan…ish)
‘Vegan’ is a word I never thought I’d use in reference to myself. Until three months ago, I never even said ‘vegan’ without grimacing unless I was being sarcastic. I loved meat, cheese and eggs, pitied vegetarians and looked down on vegans. Why did I single vegans out so much? One or two may have…
Where to Buy the Best Canned Tuna in China for Cheap
If you follow my blog, you know I love sushi. Sadly, I can’t eat it every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whenever I’m not eating raw fish, I’m stuffing my face with fish fillet, baked salmon and canned tuna! Yesterday I received a special delivery of 15 large cans of tuna for just 117…
How to Drink Delicious Western Alcohol Affordably
Needless to say, moving to China has been one huge culture shock after another. We’ve almost been here for a year now and it still happens sometime. One of the biggest shocks has been the lack of affordable yet tasty wine that was abundant in Prague. Great Wall, Dynasty and Changyu are the popular cheap brands of…
Crayfish Season in China
Just as strawberry season comes to a sad end, crayfish take center stage on the menu. Once the weather starts looking up in April, buckets of live crayfish appear on every street. They are sold by weight, thrown into boiling water right in front of you and prepared in various styles including spicy, garlic-flavored or…
Don’t Fear Un-refrigerated Eggs!
There is a popular misconception in most Western countries that eggs need to be refrigerated. While there are many arguments for and against refrigerating eggs, it is a fact that it is not dangerous to eat eggs that have not been in a fridge. The simple test to see if an egg is good to…
Strawberry Shopping in China
I arrived in China at the end of July with an unexpected craving for strawberries. Several months went by without a single strawberry in sight and I started getting nervous. I had basically given up on ever eating them again, until November came by and incredibly expensive strawberries flooded the streets. For the first month, an average of…
Chinese Liquor: Never Been Sicker
Chinese liquor is strong and cheap. My favorite is a medical herbal wine that tastes almost like Czech Becherovka!
39 RMB All-You-Can-Eat in the Heart of Shanghai
What if I told you that 39 RMB is all you need to spend on a huge meal and a few beers in the very heart of Shanghai?
Thai Delicacies: Roti Pancakes
Have you ever noticed that most countries have their own version of a pancake? China has the za liang jian bing or fried pancake served as a breakfast food from street food vendors. The French like their pancakes thin, crispy and savory while Americans prefer them fluffy and doused with maple syrup. Thailand has their…
Chinese Delicacies: Calorie Bombs on a Stick (Tanghulu)
Candied fruit on a stick seems like a healthier choice than ice cream. Think again! This delicacy has more calories than a McDonald’s cheeseburger!
Chinese Delicacies: 2,000 Year Old Pancakes
Chinese fried pancakes are soft yet crispy with a coriander finish! People have been eating them for almost 2,000 years! Read more…
Living in Huaqiao: Cooking your own Food (Guest Post)
Strawberry season, and other tips about shopping in Huaqiao!
Living in Huaqiao: Korean Food Review (Guest Post)
There are some pretty delicious Korean food options in Huaqiao too!
Living in Huaqiao: Chinese Food Review (Guest Post)
Chinese food is great! Here are some of the dishes you should try in Huaqiao!
Living in Huaqiao: The Ultimate List of Places to Eat (Guest Post)
There are SO many food options in Huaqiao! Here’s just a few to pick from…
Living in Huaqiao: Food at KCIS (Guest Post)
Here’s what your food options are at KCIS. Teachers get a free lunch every day!
Shopping for Western Food in China
Shopping for Western food in China can be a challenge. However you can find just about anything, as long as you know where to look!
Chicken Feet and Century Eggs
Chicken feet (bones and all) are a Chinese delicacy. So are rotten smelling black eggs! Read more…
Drawing the Line Between Pet and Dinner
China treats their cattle badly but their pets like royalty. Why and how does this work?
Real Vegans Eat Insects: True or False?
The growing trend of edible insects has started many debates among foodies. It’s gaining popularity because It’s a great alternative source of protein because farming insects requires fewer resources and it can be done in ways that don’t harm the environment. Some Google definitions: Vegetarian: a person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes…
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