I learned about the dock plant this year, and have been interested to watch it as it has grown up in various patches in our yard. Currently, it is reaching upward, showing off its deep purple/brown seeds, which, I discovered, like the rest of the plant, are edible! I decided to gather some and make…
Tag: food
Foiled by Tea Bags
Ah, a nice cup of tea. Except, now, I’m finding out that with a tea bag, it may not be nice at all. That soothing, even medicinal drink has been loading me all this time with…plastic? In my co-op in college, I remember a few students urging that we should buy only loose tea to…
In Praise of Cabbage
This winter, I am surprised once again by the understated wonder of the humble green cabbage. Sold in its natural shape (by the head) with no unnecessary plastic for around only a dollar a pound, it keeps for up to two months in the refrigerator and can be used in myriad ways—nearly all of which…
In Search of Bulk Yogurt
While living in a large town in Azerbaijan in 2007-2008, I remember going to purchase yogurt from women at a street stall (this was the only place, outside of a home, it could be found). I had to be taught that I couldn’t come empty-handed; I had to bring my own large glass jar, known…
Adventures in Plant Milk Making
Last year around this time I started experimenting with making almond milk at home. I was surprised at how easy it was: you basically just soak almonds, put them in a blender with water, and then strain through a cheese cloth or other fabric. I liked how empowering this felt, to be able to whip…