October is National Seafood Month. And that means oysters! Growing up, we were always told that you should only eat oysters in the months of 'er' – September, October, November, and December.
The reason to indulge in oysters this October is they are a sustainable seafood. With overfishing threatening our oceans and consumption jeopardizing species to the point of near extinction, the issue of eating sustainable seafood is on the table.
You eat local. You eat what’s in season. You choose to eat sustainably. But what about your yard? Do you practice sustainable landscaping?
Traditional landscaping poses a concern when it comes to a healthy eco-system. Straining our natural resources and contributing to pollution, it is time to re-asses these practices and consider sustainable landscaping.
As a snacker, I graze all day. While veggies and hummus are usually my go to, every now and then I get a craving for something salty. It's tempting to grab a bag of potato chips overloaded in salt and full of carbohydrates. When I get that urge, I opt for kale chips instead. Gluten-free and vegan, kale chips are slightly salty and crisp in texture. They are a healthy treat that takes the guilt out of snacking and allows you to indulge. It's hard not to eat the whole bunch.
Reducing waste and damage to the surrounding are is something that we've been talking about a lot recently here at Basmati.com, and something that is becoming increasingly important. In order to minimize my environmental impact, I've started to use some alternatives to the everyday household cleaners we use that are safe for the environment.
Adobe structures are some of the oldest buildings, yet still remain some of the most sustainable. These structures naturally regulate temperature indoors, are made from natural materials, and are able to withstand some of the harshest climates.
Your inner recycler wants to live in a shipping container! Shipping containers are just that – reused containers that were once used for freight movement on trains or barges. Turns out, they can make a pretty sweet set-up on land, too.
Monocultures: you’ve probably seen them. They account for the majority of those squares you see on the ground when flying in an airplane. But monocultures are more than agricultural art: they are the crux of agricultural production in the United States. Interestingly enough, though, they could simultaneously prove to be the downfall of the agricultural system as we know it.