Fall Farm-to-Table Recipes
Enjoy the season’s freshest produce with this exclusive, fall-perfect menu developed by The Swag Country Inn chef Ronnie Potter-Bowers. See all recipes here
6 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Reusable Coffee Cup
Just like smartphones, takeaway coffee seems to have taken over our lives. When you walk down any busy street or sit down in the library, half the people around you will be sipping caffeine from a cardboard cup. But our indulgence comes at a cost; just one takeaway drink per day creates over 10kg of waste…
Let’s Celebrate Farm and Food System Workers
On Labor Day, Americans celebrate the achievements of workers and their contribution to our nation’s prosperity. What’s often overlooked are the continuing struggles of farm and food system workers, many of whom live below the poverty line, rely on government nutrition assistance programs, and never receive a job promotion. One-sixth of our nation’s workforce, 20…
Is It Better to Leave Your A/C On All Day or Turn It Off?
We’ve all wondered it at some point, usually after coming home to a stifling house on a long, hot, summer day: Do you really save energy by shutting off your air conditioner when you’re gone at work, or is it better to just let it run at the same temperature setting all day long? To…
PSA: You’re Eating Your Strawberries All Wrong. Here’s The Chef-Approved Way To Make Them Way More Delicious
Strawberries are some of the best of summer’s bounty on their own, but pickling them adds a hit of acid that balances the sweetness and makes the fruit far more balanced and complex. “I took a canning and preserving class at Stone Barns Center, in New York’s Hudson Valley, hoping that I could then put…
How to Get Rid of a Poison Ivy Rash and Stop Itching Like Crazy
Brush up against poison ivy leaves, and almost 90% of adults will develop an angry, red rash. Unsuspecting hikers, gardeners and campers regularly come across the plant in warmer months, but it’s also possible to encounter the toxin indirectly, like via your dog’s fur. To read more, click here.
16 Ways to Live More Sustainably and Reduce Expenses
Modern life, it seems, is oriented in favor of maximum convenience. But maximum convenience isn’t always the most sustainable way to live, and convenience tends to command a price premium. On a rapidly warming planet with finite and diminishing resources, choosing to live more sustainably, even at an individual level, can make a real difference…
Intrigued By Homemade Sunscreen? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
As we continue to learn more about the potentially damaging ingredients in chemical sunscreens (namely oxybenzone, which has been shown to mimic hormones in the body, and retinyl palmitate, a skin irritant), it can be tempting to throw in the proverbial beach towel and make your own sunscreen with ingredients you know to be safe.…
If You’re Thirsty, You’re Already Dehydrated: Our 5-Day Hydration Challenge Can Help
When it comes to meeting your wellness goals, what do you do to press ahead? Whether it’s waking up an hour earlier to get your morning sweat in, taking a few minutes in the middle of the day to meditate, or reaching for a handful of nuts instead of an unhealthy snack, you’re finding ways…
Composting At Home Doesn’t Have To Be Hard (Or Smelly), Thanks To This Painless Guide
This year, there’s been a lot of talk about the importance of beating plastic pollution so it doesn’t end up in our oceans. And it’s about time. But there’s another complex waste stream we interact with every day that deserves our attention: organic waste. To learn more, click here.