*Before I start rambling on, need I remind you (again) that I am not a dietitian -registered or unregistered- I was a lawyer for many years until I decided to retire early, and live healthily ever after. That was meant to say- people- use your god given brain and check if what works (great) for me- […]
Category Archives: vegan food
Vegan and frugal in Guatemala-my month in antigua (and a side note on traveling alone).נ
As I already told you, I volunteered for a month with NDG -in antigua, guatemala. here is a link to my previous post – Volunteering with Ninos De Guatemala -the whole truth. During my stay, I was provided with 3 meals a day at my homestay, except on sundays, so basically I needed to provide for […]
How I encourage myself to drink more water -and it has nothing to do with any apps!
Water is basic stuff. I mean we all know it- we cannot survive without it- but since daily life for most of us offers so many other thirst quenching options, there needs to be a reminder from time to time of this wonderful green, organic, healthy, frugal substance. I’ve seen people where I work that […]
My 7 days a week exercize routine- all for 30$ a month (!?)
Wait -please don’t jump on me shouting “what?? 7 days a week?? what about rest days? at least 2 of those every week!” and all that. I am well aware -and by the way so should every one be- over exercising is very bad for you- please consult with your physician before going about any […]
How (and why) I sprout my own sprouts
I love sprouts. A great source of protein and vitamins, fresh , versatile, yummy . whats not to like? I eat them fresh (raw as some might call it), cooked as mejadara, cooked as lentil stew, fresh in bean stew and more. I only sprout ( for the time being) green and brown lentils, I […]
Why (and how)I indulge myself at every meal!
I take food very seriously. I love eating and I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes -and giving them a new and personal twist. Since I took my vipassana course (read all about the wonderful present I gave myself here: The birthday presents I gave myself-part 1) I stopped eating dinner and I now eat only […]
My zero food waste tips-part 2: fruit
Well in my opinion this is definitely an easier task than not wasting any veggies. fruit is the best: at any form-shape-color-size- flavor. Just look at that. no wonder there are so many stories connected to seduction by apples…. Like all fruit- of course the best possible way would be to eat them fresh, but […]
My zero food waste tips: part 1: vegetables.
Here are my favorite time+money+ waste saving frugal tips. these work so well -I almost never throw food away . (“away” meaning to the composter of course so as you can see this is a full proof 0 waste plan!) #1: parsley. I order a weekly local organic basket of vegetables- the basic ones: tomatoes, […]
Lessons I’ve learned spending a week at the hospital
for the past two weeks a close relative of mine has been in the hospital after surgery. I accompanied my relative for a week- and more is yet to come- and during that intense week- I spent my days- and nights- at the hospital. Beside giving birth to my children and accompanying friends and relatives […]
How I reduced 25% of my electricity and gas bills ( 5 tips and another V for enVironmentalism)
Now that I’ve set my mind on keeping my savings rate over 75% ( I know there are unexpected spendings- those are not taken into account per-se but I do try to leave a margin of error every month for these surprises…), I have tackled my gas and electricity bills. These two are a major […]
