Utility: the usefulness/practicality of an item. How useful is it? That is very much we as a society focus on. It must be practical. Why would we want to have a frivolous item? In today's world we can't afford silly things. We have student loans that drag on us in most if not every aspect … Continue reading Beautiful and Useful
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Regional Ingredients and Foods
In today's world, it is difficult to find foods that haven't traveled far beyond their origins. However, there are ingredients that are used in specific ways, mainly out of necessity. While the ingredient may be common, the way it is prepared may not be. Are there foods that you feel are common to your area … Continue reading Regional Ingredients and Foods
Retro Recipes and Tastes
My favorite YouTube channels to watch are ones that try weird and often retro recipes. I enjoy reading old cookbooks and housekeeping guides. My last birthday gift was a Betty Crocker 1970s Recipe Card Box. I am not the only one who loves watching these recipes being tried and tasted. Why is that we enjoy … Continue reading Retro Recipes and Tastes
Moving with Biodegradable Packaging
As someone close to me moves to another state using plastic trunks rather than cardboard boxes to contain their things, I think about the world of packaging. I had dealt with packing materials in my last job and was made aware of the mechanics of shipping products across the country and the world. While we … Continue reading Moving with Biodegradable Packaging
Business and Convenience: Partners in Crime and Saving the World
Capitalism and big business are the villains of the story being built in defense of Mother Earth. They are decried as the reason we are headed toward an environmental apocalypse. This may be true but it seems a bit shallow in the explanation of how we arrived at our current situation. Business succeeded at selling … Continue reading Business and Convenience: Partners in Crime and Saving the World
Meal Planning for the Lazy
Some individuals may view meal planning as an activity for productive or successful people. I see as preparation for the lazy. After all, I know darn well that there will inevitably be days that I have zero desire to cook or want to deal with the outside world just to get fed. Some may choose … Continue reading Meal Planning for the Lazy
Cost and Convenience Vs. The Environment
The biggest obstacle to people actively working to help the environment isn't their desire or lack thereof to benefit the environment; it is the twin issues of cost and convenience. If the cost is too high or it is very inconvenient to commit to an action, people will not follow through. Usually the issue is … Continue reading Cost and Convenience Vs. The Environment
