With the CSA share over and the farmer’s market closed, I’m wishing I lived where the growing season lasted all year. But what about communities that don’t have the climate to grow produce year-round—are we just out of luck?

After eating way too much over Thanksgiving, I’m trying out a pared down diet free of wheat and dairy to try to regain my energy.

During my water experiment, I was amazed to learn about the amount of water that goes into everyday items. To get some perspective, John has helped me create a visual representation of how much water goes into some common beverages. How Much Water Do You Drink?

Airline subsidies are destoying green travel.

I just wanted to pass along this survey from the Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation. It only takes a moment to fill out, and is an easy way to get involved.

Here’s another one of our favorite vegan recipes. It makes enough for leftovers, and almost all of the ingredients can be purchased from bulk bins. It’s cheap, tasty, nutritious, and very flexible.
Multigrain Pilaf with Seeds
You can substitute in whatever grains you have on hand—just make sure you change the liquid ratio to match. […]

Green Drinks is coming together here in Charlottesville tonight at 7pm at the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar!

Whenever autumn rolls around, trash bags of leaves start piling up on the side of the road, like so much rubbish. What a waste! Instead of sending perfectly good organic material off to the dump, you can return it to the soil and use it to prepare your lawn and garden for spring.

Green Drinks next Tuesday, join your CSA now, and don’t screw up the beer cap magnets the way I did!

I’m being cautiously optimistic about the Senate race here in Virginia. According to the numbers, Jim Webb finally has a narrow lead over Allen, but there’s already murmurs about a recount.

Some of our favorite make ahead and make lots recipes are vegan! I thought I’d share them in case anyone else is looking to lighten their cooking burden and grocery bills. I’ll try to post a new one each week.

Today on Groxie: green your eats, expand your housing options with a little inspiration, and waste time looking at adorable critters. Ben and Jerry’s is moving in the right direction, and can you build a house from scraps?