Chamaenerion angustifolium Known as fireweed, great willowherb or rosebay willowherb. Family: Onagraceae. Genus: Chamaenerion. Species: C. angustifolium. When and how to forage Fireweed is a common sight in Nordic summer fields. This weed is a true colonizer and rapidly spread leaving no or little space to other species. For some reason many hate it, but…
This recipe was created for Smeg Nordic. Summer is finally here and, even though I’m not a lover of heat, I always look forward to this season for its produce, all the more so in the Nordic countries. You see, here in the north, summer is really the only season where vegetables and fruits grow….
Urtica dioica Known as common nettle, stinging nettle or stinger. Family: Urticaceae. Genus: Urtica. Species: U. dioica. Of all the wild herbs, nettle has to be my favorite of them all. It is something very familiar to me, that I’ve eaten since childhood. In our garden we left on purpose a little corner of it grow…
I’ve been lately challenging myself to cook more zero-waste. There are some shrewdness I have applied to reduce the amount of organic waste we produce in our home; you will discover them in this article. Also you will find the recipe for a delicious zero-waste lemon tart with aquafaba meringue.
Even though slow and sustainable living is against the stream in this fast world, I am amazed by how much this topic has resonated with you readers and has even motivated some to make changes in their lives connected to live a simpler, cluster free lifestyle. When I chose to put even a bigger effort…
In the previous article “Why am I getting rid of most of my clothes” I explained the reasons behind my decision to simplify my wardrobe and keep only the clothes I truly like and fit me well. One thing that could prevent someone from having a minimalistic wardrobe is the fact that their life is…
