Hawnuh Lee
Sweet Things
Favorite vegan almond pulp cookies
These (healthy!) cookies have something for everyone – they’re vegan, gluten-free, low sugar, and low impact. Use up that leftover almond pulp!
September 4, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
How-to's
Your low impact produce wash guide
Getting in the habit of washing your produce as soon as you get home from the store or market makes it super easy to use it later throughout the week. You don’t need anything fancy for this wash!
August 30, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
Side Dish
Crispy roasted cauliflower leaves
Roasted cauliflower leaves make for a crispy, flavorful addition to your salad bowl or a quick snack on their own… but let’s be real, I’m here for the snacks above all else. We keep it super simple with some quality olive oil, salt, lots of lemon, and fresh rosemary. This is an awesome way to…
August 28, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
Sweet Things
Swirled vegan strawberry cheesecake with almond pulp crust
What other alternative crusts have you tried? Let me know if you give this a go! #closedloopcooking Stay hungry,Hawnuh LeeClosed Loop Cooking
August 18, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
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How to start your sustainable storage collection
Finding a new life for a glass jar is a simple, small ritual that contributes to a low impact lifestyle and makes me feel less self conscious about the number of pickles I eat.
August 16, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
Dips + Spreads
Homemade creamy tahini
For a long time I didn’t know the amazing richness of real toasted sesame seeds. In my naivety I bought an (albeit affordable) overly oily tahini from the store in a hard to open plastic container, which remained a consistent staple. And then I started this blog and realized those plastic containers could not live…
August 7, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
Drinks
Almond – all the time – milk
Tetra packs in theory are recyclable, but just because something is recyclable doesn’t mean it gets recycled. It’s marketing, intended to make you feel better about your purchase as a conscious consumer. But without researching your local recycling plants how do you know if this specialty item makes its way back into the material loop?…
August 4, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
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Reusable bag magic
Fight the urge to use that conveniently placed roll of plastic produce bags my friend! That filmy sleeve won’t last you long but it will last basically forever on the planet.
August 2, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
Breakfast
The best bulk bin granola
Homemade granola is a delicious, low waste alternative helping you avoid all of the extra plastic bags / liners and cardboard boxes that comes with conventional cereals. You don’t need that stuff! Even though those Peanut Butter Panda Puffs are looking right at me… Bulk granola probably lives in most bulk sections but I like…
July 31, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
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Your guide to finding seasonal produce
For anyone who cooks or is interested in food, seasonally sourced ingredients are top of mind. Finding ingredients in season can be a fun process, to contribute to your low waste cooking practice.
July 31, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee
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Welcome to the Loop!
Closed Loop Cooking is a platform to explore sustainable food systems – your guide to a low waste / low impact kitchen. I’m excited to share plant-based recipes and tried-and-true tips to help reduce food waste and single use kitchen items. This is my imperfect documentation of tasting, trying, and talking with as many folks…
July 30, 2018 | by Hawnuh Lee