Grandma Sita
🌱🌶️🤔 When you think of fruit, apples, peaches, and pears come to mind. But how about chili peppers? Chili peppers like tomatoes, technically speaking, are classified as berry fruit, not vegetables. These versatile, gorgeous tinny berries can be used in various ways and add spiciness,…
🗓️ Sept. 29 🗑️International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) – Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction. At Grandma Sita’s kitchen, every day is IDAFLW. Grandma Sita is always happy to share practical, creative, and impactful ways to change our…
🌱🍇🤔 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…
🌱🍓🤔 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…
🌱🍐🤔 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…
🌱🍇🤔 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…
🌱🤔 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, 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…
♻️🍽️🤔 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…
🌱🌻🤔 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…