Grape // fruit

Grape // fruit

🌱🍇🤔 Did you know that freezing is the best way to keep grapes fresh longer? Wash and dry small clusters of grapes, transfer them to an airtight container, and store them in the freezer. Plus, you can eat the sweet, icy grapes straight from the…

Raspberry //  fruit

Raspberry // fruit

🌱🍓🤔 Did you know that raspberry leaves can be used fresh or dried in herbal teas? Surprisingly, raspberry leaves do not taste like raspberries but instead have a slightly bitter and tangy flavor that many associate with traditional black teas. And what else can this…

Pear // fruit

Pear // fruit

 🌱🍐🤔 Did you know the best way to eat a pear is unpeeled? The skin contains most of the nutrients, especially fiber and antioxidants. Make sure to wash it thoroughly before eating. However, the core of a pear is inedible because the seeds contain a…

Grape leaves // fruit

Grape leaves // fruit

🌱🍇🤔 Did you know that grape leaves are edible? Grape leaves have been used for centuries in traditional dishes around the world. But not all grape leaves taste the same, some are bitter, and some sweet taste, which is why they can be used in…

Redcurrant //  fruit

Redcurrant // fruit

🌱🤔 Did you know redcurrants have four times more vitamin C than oranges? Redcurrants may be tiny, but these small brilliant ruby berries pack a big nutritional punch. These are a summer fruit, which means time to chill and enjoy a glass full of glossy…

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…

Bike tire and inner tube belts // Re-CYCLING

Bike tire and inner tube belts // Re-CYCLING

🚲♻️🤔 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-CYCLING. Almost all components of a bike can be recycled and there are so many surprising things you can do…

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…