Maia Welbel
Mushroom pasta + lifelong cooking skills with Meleyna Nomura
Meleyna Nomura is a San Francisco based food writer, recipe developer, and photographer whose storytelling focuses on the intersection of food and family.
June 23, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
On the neurological network of nature
Fungi are more closely related to animals than any other kingdom. As research continues to reveal, we have much to learn from our evolutionary relatives.
May 26, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Normalizing habits with Moji Igun of Blue Daisi Consulting
Moji Igun is the founder and CEO of Blue Daisi Consulting, making it easier for small businesses to practice holistic sustainability. She’s a certified Zero Waste Advisor and serves on the board of directors for Zero Waste Washington.
May 12, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Low waste leftovers through the ages
This week, I called upon our trusty Internet Archive to research what low-waste cooking looked like in American family kitchens throughout history
April 28, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Vintage cookbook club
We’re deep diving into the digitized cookbook collection, starting off with The American Woman’s Cook Book, published in 1939.
March 24, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
On the farm with Zumwalt Acres
Jewish agrarian customs offer compelling instruction on our relationship with the land we inhabit all year long. We spoke with Gavi of Zumwalt Acres about her experience.
February 10, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Hyperlocal Harvest at Bunkhouse Acres with Shellie-Ann Kerns
We got to talk with Shellie-Ann about transforming logged timberland to fertile farmland without even owning a tractor, sourdough bakery dreams, hyperlocal food swaps, and so much more.
May 6, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
The sustainable startup with Azora Zoe Paknad of Goldune
From her beginnings at Food52 to solo launching the design-minded sustainability shop, Azora Zoe has made it her mission to make low waste product accessible.
March 26, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
How-to's
Easy vegan hamantaschen
Slightly nutty with a tahini twist, these festive vegan triangle cookies are easy to whip up and honestly good for any occasion. Your go-to Purim hamantaschen from now on!
February 24, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
The greatest offender could hold the greatest solution
Agriculture is one of the largest global emitters of CO2, but by shifting towards ‘carbon smart’ methods of farming, we’re seeing that it can play a crucial role in reversing atmospheric greenhouse gas levels.
February 4, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
Grocery store alternatives
Strengthening small businesses and local food economies will make for a more equitable and resilient national food system.
January 29, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
From moment to movement with Sabs Katz
Sabs Katz is a writer, sustainable living advocate, and co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist — an environmental media and resource hub that explores the intersections of social and environmental justice.
January 28, 2021 | by Maia Welbel