Why Organic? Because it makes sense. That’s why. The positives of organic foods far outweigh the negatives. One of the most common arguments against organic foods is the cost. Generally organic produce are more expensive than non-organic. But what price would you put on your health? You might be saving money short term by buying [...]
I’ve talked about the benefits of hand grinders here before, because not only does a conical burr grinder that is hand powered save energy but it really provides phenomenal coffee. I just used my Hario Skerton ten minutes ago to make what my friends and I call ‘v60 black diesel’ – a very strong cup [...]
Not only are electric coffee makers a complete waste of money and electricity, they aren’t even the best option. Most of them are egregiously overpriced ($150 or even more), but they’re ugly, take up tons of counter space, and are by and large the absolute worst at extracting a great cup of coffee. Here are [...]
A propane-refrigerator is what many conservative environmentalists prefer to use in their homes and kitchens. This type of refrigerator will guarantee users at least 10-15 years worth of work performance and efficiency. Propane refrigerators are practical energy savers since they use propane gas instead of electricity to run the refrigerators. These refrigerators use both the [...]
In today’s world, there is a lot of pollution. Harmful exhaust from cars, poisonous wastes from factories, and even an ordinary cleaning chemicals can contribute to the overall damage of this world we live in. We should look for opportunities to curb pollution by being more environmentally responsible. One way we can do this is [...]
15 Things you can change to make your kitchen a green kitchen. 1. Recycle aluminum cans, glass, and plastic. Your municipality should have a recycling program. If they do not, look to local non-profits. Chances are there is one that recycles. 2. Check the energy efficiency of your appliances. If your refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and [...]
One of the joys of gardening is always having a surplus at the end of the growing season to give away to friends and relatives. How would you like to learn how to dehydrate your own food using a solar dehydrator so you can enjoy the fresh taste of your garden in the cold of [...]
We have all heard about water conservation. Whether or not you live in a area that has water restrictions due to shortages, conserving water can also save you money. Here’s some easy ideas to get you started. In your kitchen, only run your dishwasher when completely full. If you handwash your dishes only fill the sink 1/2 [...]