Maia Welbel
What we ate in 2020
We asked the Closed Loop community what nourishing themselves looked like this year and while we all experienced 2020 differently, we shared some comestible commonalities.
December 30, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Furoshiki – Zero Waste Fabric Wrapping
Furoshiki, Japanese fabric wrapping, is the package-free solution to gift giving. It’s simple, elegant, and completely zero waste. Plus the giftee gets the bonus of keeping a beautiful furoshiki cloth!
December 14, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Small scale soil care with Katie Burdett of Granor Farm
We spoke with Granor Farm manager, Katie Burdett, to hear how a small scale farm adapts during a pandemic, what organic farming means in 2020, and why local food is the path forward to a sustainable future.
December 9, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Sustainable home swaps – upcycling decor made easy
Whether you’re styling a new apartment, sprucing up your WFH space, or just vision boarding for the future, I think you’ll love what these scrappy design enthusiasts have to say.
November 29, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Post-election wind down
We’ve put together a collection — a care package if you will — of resources and practices keeping us afloat that we hope will help you care for yourself as well.
November 5, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Honoring the husk with Caroline Cotto of Renewal Mill
Caroline Cotto from Renewal Mill spoke to us about upending food waste with upcycled ingredients, contending with venture capital culture, and revolutionizing the startup food space.
November 5, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Something different for the High Holidays
This year, the High Holy Days—the most sacred days of the Jewish calendar—will be different. Most of us won’t be passing plates of sliced apples and dishes of honey around dinner tables, indulging in the warmth of a loved one’s home, or hosting others in our own.
September 19, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
How-to's
How to make vegan challah
Over the years we’ve tried various techniques for perfecting vegan challah, and this recipe is one I personally find evokes childhood nostalgia in the sweetest way. The flavor is nuttier and more complex than the cloud-like slices I savored in elementary school thanks to whole spelt flour and the addition of flax meal.
September 16, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Earth care, people care, and fair share with Pandora Thomas
Pandora Thomas is an activist, educator, designer, and caregiver building sustainable systems for an equitable future. She is a force to be reckoned with and one of our fav interviewees.
September 10, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Good mood food with Liz Moody
The cookbook author, writer, podcaster, and former food editor at mindbodygreen speaks openly about her mental health journey, and how it’s ultimately guided her career. She’s always candid with her community, whether discussing body image, relationships, or getting messy in the kitchen.
September 1, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Future Farming with Smarter by Nature
On the Smarter by Nature farm, sustainability is the guiding principle for cultivating the land, the amount of space used, and caring for the soil. It’s the way of the future y’all.
August 18, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Sweet Things
30 minute sweet potato brownies
Sweet potatoes are perfect for vegan baking, offering an earthy sweetness that pairs beautifully with chocolate! You can even keep the peels on!
August 9, 2020 | by Maia Welbel