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    Creamy Kabocha Squash Noodles
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    Creamy Kabocha Squash Noodles

    It's squash season!! With it's deep orange color and chestnut's taste, the Orange Kabocha is one of my favorite one. Why not making this...
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    Local Sustainability Symposium and Coastal Cleanup
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    Local Sustainability Symposium and Coastal Cleanup

    More than ever, in so many fields, we need to be the change we want to see in the world. Here are two opportunities to take part in...
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    Paleo Panna Cotta with passion fruits
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    Paleo Panna Cotta with passion fruits

    Looking for a guilt free recipe to use your flavorful passion fruits? Here it is! This mouth watering recipe is all yours! You may just...
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    Eco Friendly Computers and Eco Friendly ways to Use Your Computer
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Eco Friendly Computers and Eco Friendly ways to Use Your Computer

    While going green is great, you also have to think about how long you’ll be able to use your next laptop. If you can keep it an extra...
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    Vegan Cassoulet with Delicata Squash
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Vegan Cassoulet with Delicata Squash

    We can't help it: at Organic Essentials, we LOVE vegetarian and vegan recipes! Here is another very nutritious one that will give you a...
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    How to stay sustainable during Covid-19 pandemic
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to stay sustainable during Covid-19 pandemic

    With the pandemic surge came, all over the country, new safety rules, in all business sectors. New disinfection and protection protocols...
    4 views0 comments
    Black Beans & Corn Salad
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Sep 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Black Beans & Corn Salad

    This week, we found a new inspiring and flavorful recipe that may give you (or your kids?) a new idea of what a salad can be: all vegan,...
    15 views0 comments
    How to make compost tea and fertilize your garden
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Aug 31, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to make compost tea and fertilize your garden

    Vermicomposting is a fun and efficient way to recycle your food scraps. Not only the worms are happily working for you to make good...
    4 views0 comments
    A fresh and nutritious quinoa salad
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Aug 31, 2020
    • 1 min

    A fresh and nutritious quinoa salad

    Here is a flavorful way of combining quinoa with the freshly picked tomatoes, bell peppers, green beans and basil from this week's CSA...
    4 views0 comments
    Where to recycle old textiles
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Aug 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Where to recycle old textiles

    In our family, when clothing is damaged and repairable, me and my daughters usually think about how to reuse it for another purpose: an...
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    Sweet melon Salsa
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Aug 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Sweet melon Salsa

    Here is a recipe dedicated to a new and sunny CSA season, packed with vitamins and flavors! The Diplomat melon can replace the cantaloupe...
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    Roasted Broccoli and Snap peas with Toasted sesame Dressing
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Jun 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Roasted Broccoli and Snap peas with Toasted sesame Dressing

    That sesame dressing makes it a very versatile recipe with a delicious touch of Asia. Follow the recipe here.
    11 views0 comments
    Carrot Top Pesto
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Jun 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Carrot Top Pesto

    Yes! The green top of a carrot is eatable and delicious in pesto! Here is the link to a carrot top pesto recipe to try!
    8 views0 comments
    The best sunscreen choices for your health and our Earth
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Jun 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    The best sunscreen choices for your health and our Earth

    We are privileged in Santa Barbara to have sun all year round. But sun also means we need to protect and care for our skin. Therefore,...
    9 views0 comments
    COVID-19 and keeping up with sustainable practices
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Jun 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    COVID-19 and keeping up with sustainable practices

    About the question 'Are Pandemics good for the environment', there is so much to learn from international experts, studying the past to...
    6 views0 comments
    Lemon, Cucumber, Basil Infused Water
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • Jun 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Lemon, Cucumber, Basil Infused Water

    A refreshing drink for hot summer days! Easy to make and it looks beautiful! Here is the link to the recipe from the TastyKitchen site.
    7 views0 comments
    Keep bugs away naturally
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • May 31, 2020
    • 1 min

    Keep bugs away naturally

    Summer is upon us and so are unfortunately ants and other bugs too!  If you want to get rid of them, here is the link to a recipe that...
    22 views0 comments
    Easy Parsnips Purée
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • May 31, 2020
    • 1 min

    Easy Parsnips Purée

    The most simple recipe are sometimes the best. Here is an easy and creamy recipe to use the first and last batch of parsnips you will get...
    6 views0 comments
    How (easy) to make your very own deodorant!
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • May 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    How (easy) to make your very own deodorant!

    Did you ever think about what it would take to make your very own homemade deodorant? If you never tried to make one yet, you will be...
    11 views0 comments
    Savory Carrot and Leek Tart
    Sonia van der Kooi
    • May 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    Savory Carrot and Leek Tart

    Here is a recipe that will want you to extend the ending leek season!
    17 views0 comments
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