Eat The Seasons - UK and USA

Just a quick note to let you know about this nice little website I've just found to tell you what's in season when: Eat The Seasons

There is an American version and a UK version - and I think it's really handy - I'm rubbish at remembering what I should be buying!

Ps. There's no connection - I just liked it and wanted to share!!

Saving the world... One Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich at a time!

I just came across this article - apparently we can save the world by eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!

According to the article, eating a peanut butter and jelly (PB&J!) sandwich instead of a meat/egg/fish based snack saves water, saves land, saves natural resources and slows global warming!

Choosing PB&J over a meat-based sandwich saves:

• the equivalent of almost 3.5 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, including 2.5 pounds of carbon dioxide.
• about 280 gallons of water
• anywhere from 12 to 50 square feet of land from deforestation, overgrazing, and pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

Headline numbers, eh??

I know that whilst I only buy free-range eggs, usually buy organic free-range meat and buy local, seasonal produce where possible, I certainly don't think enough about the environmental impact of what I choose to cook and eat. Whilst I'm not saying I'll never have a ham sandwich again, this article has made me realise that small differences can mean big differences - and I'm blogging it here to hopefully spread the word!

Please read the article, and if you agree, talk it up!


And now - a confession! I've never tried PB&J. I'm going to rectify that soon with a PB&J snack fest. Expect a post soon with my experiences - toasted, fried and raw!

Watch this space!

Plastic bag amnesty!

I came across this post from cathy at Not Eating Out In New York asking Should we do as China when it comes to plastic bags.

I whole-heartedly agree - it's a horrendous waste, very bad for the environment - and is so unnecessary.

Please check it out- you might also want to take a look at this dinky cute plastic bag alternatives, as recommended in the comments!