• How to Cook Simple Oil-Free Brussel Sprouts in a Cast Iron Pan

    Brussels Sprouts have finally gotten a PR agent. 10 years ago you couldn’t get a 7 year-old to go near the cruciferous green veggies. Now, you’ll find Brussels Sprouts appetizers and side dishes on every menu in Chicago. Unlike those restaurants, though, you don’t need to deep-fry Brussels or drown them in aoili to make them delicious. Here, I’ll teach you how to make simple Oil-Free Brussels Sprouts in a cast iron pan.

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  • Environmental and Climate Effects of the Meat Industry

    There are many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, and caring for the environment is one of them. Avoiding meat may be the biggest way you can have an effect on saving the planet. The meat industry plays a huge role in climate change, land use, and carbon emissions. While many of us think of SUV’s has a threat to Mother Earth, the research points to a bigger culprit: Meat, Dairy, and Pork producers.

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