If there is one thing that I’ve learned at the CSSC, it is that we work hard and play hard. All that working and playing generates a hefty appetite and we know how to feed the masses. So, we are pleased to share with you the recipes and inspirations that keep us going and ready for more activism. These recipes are not designed to be a follow the steps exactly kind of recipe – but rather a set of guidelines and food credos that we adhere to, season by season. After all, is it really sustainable to drive/bike/walk to the store/farmer’s market for one measly ingredient? No, not sustainable at all.
In this series, we will not only tackle recipes but food issues and sustainable cooking best practices. We will explore how to acquire wholesome food and how to cook it in a responsible manner. How’s that for planting two trees with one seed?
- Citrus Time is Here Again! Oh beautiful and delectable, sweet and surprising citrus! Since we are the California Student Sustainability Coalition with a lovely Mediterranean climate, we get to celebrate the winter months with bright and fresh citrus fruits.
- Fermented Foods Part Two: The Best Way in the Entire World to Eat Kale It used to be that kale was the bottom of the barrel item in our CSA. I had to sneak it into soups and blend it with spinach in Indian and Middle Eastern food. Now, it is the first item to go and usually gets eaten on veggie basket day.
- Get Your Ferment On As we pull into the darkness and cold of winter, our immune systems can take a real hit. Not only does dry air ruin our first defenses like gooey mucus to catch all those flying bits of bacteria, but the lack of physical activity and proper nutrition generally associated with the season can be detrimental to your well-being. Enter fermented food.
- Soy Milk and Cookies What does svelte, vegan Santa want? An ice-cold glass of homemade soymilk and tasty vegan cookies made with care.
- Holiday Homemade Gift Guide Since it seems to be the season of excess, let’s try not to add to the pile of hyper processed foods and unwanted, meaningless gifts from a big box store. Not only should good presents be useful and from the heart, they should be economical and ecological.
