This pumpkin sourdough quick bread is like pumpkin pie in bread form and, if I slapped a label on it, it could honestly claim “Now BPA-Free!”
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5 Simple Zero-Waste Frugal Dinners Under $12
Each $12 frugal dinner in this post serves four people, thus proving that a zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle need not cost a fortune.
Simple Restaurant-Style Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
The simple, fresh ingredients that go into this Mexican red rice elevate it from home-cooked side to tastes-as-good-as-a-restaurant dish.
9 More Simple Staples to Make not Buy
Making any of the staples on this list is a rewarding, satisfying, fun experience. Many of them will save hands-on time. Most will save money.
Easy Roasted Salsa: Charlotte’s Non-Recipe Recipe Brings Out the Flavor
In a hurry for a get-together with friends, my daughter Charlotte quickly made this flavorful roasted salsa, using fresh seasonal ingredients.
Easy, No-Waste, Disappearing Irish-ish Soda Bread
St Patrick’s Day and a windfall of rescued, perfectly edible milk past its best-before date inspired this soda bread post.
Homemade Pita Bread
Make this pita bread dough in advance if you like, store it in the refrigerator and bake fresh, soft pitas whenever you crave them.
Charlotte’s Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Get all the sandwich bread you want, when you want it, without committing to years or decades of feeding and caring for a sourdough starter.
Dehydrated Apple and Fuyu Persimmon Slices (Plus a Muesli Recipe)
Apple or Fuyu persimmon slices can serve as snack, decoration or even gift in your favorite upcycled glass jars
Shop-the-Fridge Soup
Reduced food waste can play a major role in addressing the climate crisis. A pot of soup is the easiest way to ensure we eat the food we buy.
Plastic-Free Glue and Homemade Paper Tape
Keep money in your pocket and plastic glue bottles out of landfill with this simple, 2-ingredient homemade wheat paste.
Quick 5-Ingredient Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Frost cakes or cupcakes with this quick, 5-ingredient frosting made with a coconut butter base.
Sourdough Vegan Pancakes
If you start a sourdough starter, you’ll want to find ways to use up the excess. These 5-ingredient vegan sourdough pancakes call for an entire cup of unfed sourdough starter.
9 More Foods to Make not Buy
These 9 easy-to-make staples will save you money and they taste delicious.
Don’t Toss Those Pumpkin Seeds, Roast Them!
Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Save your pumpkin seeds and roast them in olive oil, salt and your favorite savory seasoning.