Every summer has a story. Why is the beach full of stones in Brighton?

Every summer has a story. Why is the beach full of stones in Brighton?

🏖️☀️ Every summer has a story, what’s yours? This is a Grandma Sita summer story. Why is the beach full of stones in Brighton? Once upon a time, there was a city in the south of England called Brighton. This city was well known for…

Plant-based Leftovers Pooling Party – a new way to cut down food waste

Plant-based Leftovers Pooling Party – a new way to cut down food waste

♻️🍽️🤔 Did you know that a Leftovers Pooling Party is a great way to clear the fridge, bring friends together, and try a new way to cut down food waste? Fruit and vegetables have the highest wastage rates of any food, so let’s bring new…

Sunflower // plant

Sunflower // plant

🌱🌻🤔 Did you know that sunflowers are entirely edible? Every part of this tall, beautiful flower is delicious, from the buds, leaves, petals, and stalks, to Grandma Sita’s favorite, the seeds. Remember that a good way to avoid consuming potentially unsafe flowers is to obtain…

Re-CYCLE // O Marisquiño – Urban Culture and Action Sports Festival

Re-CYCLE // O Marisquiño – Urban Culture and Action Sports Festival

🚲♻️🤔 Did you know that belts can be made using old bicycle tires and inner tubes? Next time you get a flat tire, no problem Re-CYCLE it. Almost all components of a bike can be recycled and there are so many surprising things you can…

Green beans // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Green beans // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

🌱🤔 Did you know the entire pod of green beans is edible (even the little tail at the end)? The tail is usually removed before eating because it doesn’t soften when cooked but can be composted fine. Adding green beans to your meals provides a…

Tomato // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Tomato // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

🌱🍅🤔 Did you know how not to waste ripe tomatoes from the garden? Freezing is the easiest long-term storage for ripe tomatoes with and without skins. They can be frozen raw or cooked, whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. But because freezing changes the texture, don’t…

Sit next to a tree shadow place to beat the heat waves during summertime. Add life to your environment, plant a tree!

Sit next to a tree shadow place to beat the heat waves during summertime. Add life to your environment, plant a tree!

☀️🤔 Did you know why standing in the sun feels hotter than in the shade? The shade represents the actual air temperature outside, but direct sunlight makes the weather feel warmer, usually up to 10 to 15 degrees.  😎 Moreover, the best way to beat…

Agrain – BREWING GRAINS BECOME FOOD PRODUCTS in Denmark // upcycled foods

Agrain – BREWING GRAINS BECOME FOOD PRODUCTS in Denmark // upcycled foods

Snack time? Grandma Sita loves upcycled beer chips produced by Agrain Products in Denmark. Cheers! Skål!  😋 Super crispy, organic and delicious spices snacks made with malted and minced cereals, which have already been used once to brew beer. Let’s find out more about these…

Cucumber // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Cucumber // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

🌱🥒🤔 Did you know that cucumber peel is edible and full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? The peel and seeds are the most nutrient-dense parts of the cucumber. It will add fiber and vitamin A to your diet. Just be sure to wash the cucumber…

lettuce // vegetable

lettuce // vegetable

🌱🥗🤔 Did you know that lettuces are one of the most wasted food items? The key to making lettuce last longer is to store it correctly. Lettuce and salad leaves should be removed from their packaging and stored in an airtight container, either wrap the…