Basil, basil, basil
Now that it’s July, the days are hot and humid, so the basil in Recycla’s garden is growing like crazy. This makes her very happy, as she loves adding fresh basil to pasta dishes and other...
View ArticleFast Summer Food Preservation
It’s wicked hot and gardens are overflowing with seasonal goodies. Too bountiful and too good to not save for eating later–here are a few tips on preserving summer produce: Berries: Rinse clean and...
View ArticleEco Back to School: Easy, nutritious, delicious, eco school lunches
Recycla has had children in school for nine years now (a combined 17 years between the two girls) and in all that time her daughters have never once bought lunch at their schools. They don’t like the...
View ArticleApples!
Fall is Recycla’s favorite time of year. She lives in Virginia, where this season is usually glorious — cool days and chilly nights, vibrant foliage, the smell of woodsmoke, soup simmering on the...
View ArticleHalloween treat options
This is going to be an unusual Halloween for Recycla’s family, because this year her daughters are really too old go trick-or-treating. After a decade of having October 31 as a Major Occasion on the...
View ArticleEasy, inexpensive, eco entertaining during the holidays
With the holidays upon us, it’s likely that you are going to be doing some entertaining in the next month — whether it’s a blow-out bash for 60 friends or a cozy dinner for six relatives. Since this...
View ArticleHot chocolate on a cold day
As the weather has gotten colder, Recycla’s family has been enjoying numerous cups of hot chocolate. Rather than buy the instant stuff in individual packets, Recycla prefers to go the more eco friendly...
View ArticleChocolate for your love
With Valentine’s Day approaching, you’re probably thinking about what to get your True Love (or yourself.) Today, Recycla is here to talk about CHOCOLATE. Chocolate is a big part of Valentine’s Day and...
View ArticleThe realistic eco Thanksgiving
Just before dawn this morning, Recycla had the shocking realization that Thanksgiving is next week. That means it’s time for everyone to do some meal planning. In the past, the Eco Women have advocated...
View ArticleEasy and eco entertaining during the holidays
With the holidays upon us, it’s likely that you are going to be doing some entertaining in the next few weeks, whether it’s a party for 75 or a cozy dinner for six. Since this time of year is by far...
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