For the past few years, I’ve kept a garden journal to chronicle the first signs of life each spring.
Spring Preview: Starting from Seed
February 15th, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
Local Food Spotlight: Potter’s Crackers
February 8th, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
Nancy Potter of Potter’s Crackers would like to encourage people to be adventurous–even if it just means trying a unique cracker flavor, like Sweet Potato and Onion or Rhubarb Graham, rather than reaching for plain white or wheat.
Food and Fun at the Winter Farmers’ Market
February 1st, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
I have to admit that, until recently, I was skeptical about the Dane County Winter Farmers’ Market. I thought it would be a sparse and dreary place, with nothing but jars of jelly and dried-up onions. A recent trip to the winter market on a Saturday morning changed my mind.
Cold-Weather Cooking
January 25th, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
It’s easy to eat locally in spring, summer, and even fall in Wisconsin. In spring, tender asparagus and baby salad greens pushing through the dirt are cause for rejoicing after months of snow and slush. In the summer, the bounty of local produce available is almost overwhelming, from broccoli and beans to rutabaga and rainbow-stemmed [...]
Eating Locally without Lifting a Finger
January 18th, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
“Over the next five weeks, I’ll be blogging for Sustainable Wisconsin about local food. When I agreed to this column, I had grand plans of testing out dozens of recipes, scouring the city for the freshest ingredients, and whipping up gourmet meals in my kitchen. I still hope to do some of that, but to be perfectly honest, I’ve been feeling a bit lazy lately.”
Swap Shopping
December 16th, 2010 | by Susan Gloss | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
As Susan Gloss finishes her series of blog posts on sustainable urban apartment living, she takes us inside a unique swap shop. Although Susan’s series is complete, please return in January to read her new series of locovore food writing for EngageWisconsin.
I’m Dreaming Of A Green Holiday
December 9th, 2010 | by Susan Gloss | published in Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, Americans throw away 25% more trash than during any other time of year. Food waste, shopping bags, packaging, wrapping paper, and disposable decorations add an additional one million tons per week to U.S. landfills, on average, during the holiday season. The following suggestions are some ways that common holiday traditions can be made more environmentally friendly.
A Greener Way to Clean Your Home (Part II)
December 1st, 2010 | by Susan Gloss | published in Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
In last week’s post, Susan Gloss examined what ingredients found in common household cleaners are most dangerous to human health and to the environment. Choosing safe and environmentally-friendly cleaning products is made difficult by the fact that manufacturers are not required to list the ingredients on product labels. Continue with Susan, as she continues this exploration.
A Greener Way to Clean Your Home (Part I)
November 18th, 2010 | by Susan Gloss | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
“Next time you grab a bottle of household cleaner to wipe off your countertops or scrub your shower, take a look at the label. Does the label say “warning,” “caution,” or “danger”? Chances are, it does.” Susan Gloss explores the green in today’s options to clean.
Natural Beauty Products: Are They Really Natural?
November 11th, 2010 | by Susan Gloss | published in Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
Susan Gloss explores the complex world of natural personal care products. “When I decided to write this week’s blog post on natural personal care products, I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to find clear information about what is safe and what is not, for both humans and the environment?
