Don’t Throw Away Your Eggshells, Do This Instead!
If you are a big fan of baking and a plant lover, you know how eggshells and plants go well together. It is not an uncommon sight to see eggshell fragments lining the garden, used as fertilizer, or hanging in…
Sheep Sorrel
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is a leafy herb that grows in creeping patches on the ground. Its leaves taste like lemon and it blends well in salads or when cooked with other vegetables. The plant may exude quite a tart…
Don’t Throw Away Your Onion Skins, Do This Instead!
If you are trying to cut down on your trash, a good place to start is with your kitchen scraps. Onion is probably one of the kitchen staples that you cannot miss. Most dishes start and end with an onion.…
Star Anise
Star anise (Illicium verum), or Chinese star anise, is an important spice in Asian cuisine that lends dishes a sweet licorice-like taste. It is one of the ingredients of the popular five-spice powder that pairs well with many savory dishes…
Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels, Do This Instead!
Banana is a botanically complex plant. It is known to us as a fruit, but it is also a berry. No matter its distinction, however, there is no denying its valuable use in health and nutrition. Consuming bananas brings many…