I’m pretty vigilant about what I put in and on my body, from local produce to certified organic products. My reason is pretty simple: I don’t want pesticides or other toxins in my food, and I don’t want to contribute…
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If you want to eat healthier foods, it’s important to cook them in healthier pots and pans. However, it can be confusing when brands use terms like ‘eco’ and ‘green’ on the packaging, even when their cookware isn’t the safest…
Here’s something you might find unsettling: Our local water companies in the United States are required to meet strict water quality standards put out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Yet studies by various health and environmental groups have found…
Despite having researched ceramic cookware for a fairly in-depth buying guide of healthy (and not so healthy) pots and pans, I was left with several questions that I couldn’t easily answer online. I’m a big research nerd and if I…
My sister and I started cooking our family dinners from a young age. Probably too young, to be honest. But there were five of us kids and our parents worked long hours, so we all had our chores. Thankfully, we…
The first time cooking with a cast iron skillet can be intimidating to some. Caring for cast iron is different than any other cookware you may own and it can take some getting used to. But once you do, you’ll…
It’s crazy to think about how much we rely on both plastic and aluminum in our kitchens, and we don’t even realize it. From cookware to utensils to food storage, plastic, and aluminum seem to sneak in everywhere. The thing…