It's raining loquats in north Florida, which means I'm out here with buckets doing my happy dance. Most people aren't familiar with the loquat, and don't realize it's edible. For those living in areas with loquats (most of the Southeast and California in the US, though they ca| Compost and Cava
When you’re trying to eat local and organic, it helps to pinch pennies which means buying what’s in season and cheaper but also using every single bit of those veggies and fruits. Which is exactly why we’re delving into the 5 food items that can be used to help you preserve your perishables and e| Compost and Cava
Compost and Cava: an eco-friendly lifestyle blog about one spunky brunette's attempt to save the world. Zero waste holidays and decor, eco-friendly life hacks, plastic-free living tips, plant-based DIYs, slow living, and upcycled and zero waste crafting. Changing the world one greener choice at a ti| Compost and Cava
Never have I ever needed a vacation as much as at the end of 2020, when we booked our trip to RV Camp in the Florida Keys. One can only self-soothe by compulsively cooking up Meyer lemon recipes for so long. (I skipped the toilet hoarding and sourdough phase of 2020 and went straight to the random citrus varieties if that tells you much about how dire our stress level was.) Here’s everything you need to know about RV camping in the Florida Keys before you go. From where to camp, what to bri...| Compost and Cava
If at first you don't succeed, pie, pie again. Today we’re faceplanting into my take on an Old Florida classic: Sour Orange Pie! Reminiscent of it's cousin, key lime pie, sour orange pie is an old Florida classic, and it's also known as bitter orange pie or Seville orange pie. The sour orange custard filling pairs beautifully with a graham cracker crust and candied blood orange slices! Garnish with powdered sugar.| Compost and Cava
Maybe this is my inner Florida gal rising to the surface like a hangry alligator, but backyard-grown citrus is one of the things that makes life worth living, especially when those golden juicy fruits are encased in soft, edible peels. When life gives you fresh Meyer lemons, eat the whole dang thing, peel and all. Read on for 13 Ways to Use the Whole Meyer Lemon, Including the Peel.| Compost and Cava
I never expected to find myself hauling ass towards our Airstream Basecamp with an angry emu in fast pursuit, but this will probably go down as one of our funniest memories from RV camping. RV camping on farms is one of the things I most look forward to when it comes to our Airstream Adventures, but I think it's important to touch base about what to expect before you go. As always, those precious, glowing Instagram photos only show a slice of reality, so let's set you up for success going int...| Compost and Cava
After a year in our houses, I think we’re all ready for a serious home decor refresh, am I right? Can someone get Joanna Gaines on the phone?! Even my dog is tired of our decorating scheme. My mama, the original eco-goddess, has been blowing out eggs and making gorgeous, personalized Christmas ornaments out of them for decades, so while throwing some eggshells in the compost bin, inspiration struck! Why not make my own decorative blown-out eggs?! Let’s be real; you’re here for the DIY...| Compost and Cava
The beautiful thing about Florida, other than the endless array of mind-blowing news stories that somehow all manage to feature a giant reptile, is the citrus. Our neighbor Valerie gifted me a massive bag of sour oranges, and y’all know how passionate I get about using every single bit of backyard-grown produce because of how much less of an environmental impact it has. Ok, let’s be honest: I’m totally trying to justify these sinfully delicious Smokey Sour Orange Margaritas. They’re f...| Compost and Cava
One minute you’re cruising along the highway with your camper in tow for some epic adventure, and then next thing you know, you either see your Airstream Basecamp window go sailing off in your wake or you stop for some reason and discover your Basecamp door’s window vanished like a bad Tinder date. SPOILER ALERT: there’s a recall on the 2017 Airstream Basecamp door’s window. This was 100% news to us, despite the research Logan had done prior to our purchase. Wondering what to do when ...| Compost and Cava
I love Easter, and every year for the last 34 years (except last year, thanks to the pandemic), my parents have hosted a neighborhood-wide Easter egg hunt with close to 100 kids. Thus, it is in my blood to go ham on Easter, but all those candy wrappers, plastic eggs, and plastic Easter grass are such a downer. So today, I’m doing my take on the Oui by Yoplait challenge to repurpose their yogurt jars! (Note: you can purchase lids for your existing jars here.) We’ll be making adorable, pint...| Compost and Cava
I just had cake for dinner, if you want to know how my day was, and it was delicious. I’ve literally gone from giving up carbs as a New Year’s resolution to cake for dinner, which I am justifying because it’s cheaper than therapy and no one raises an eyebrow when you eat cake alone (unlike my beloved wine)… and I’m still working from home in a strict spandex-only uniform. It’s best to lean into those pandemic silver linings, y’all. But let’s get to why you’re all here (even ...| Compost and Cava
Disclaimer: Baking requires patience and poise that I frankly don’t have and also don’t aspire to. If you landed here expecting Martha Stewart, honey, you better brace yourself. My celebrity chef idol is the Swedish Chef from the muppets. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s dive into some quick, easy, and delicious Whole Meyer Lemon Bars with Raspberries and a Graham Cracker Crust. They’re just the thing to chase away those winter blues, and you get to use the entire lemon in this...| Compost and Cava
You know what’s better than sweater weather? Nothing. It hides that I haven’t been to the gym since last March when the pandemic kicked off. But soup weather is a close second! A Greek-style chicken soup is one of my weekday go-tos, and this time we’re making it with an entire roasted lemon. Did the idea of eating the ENTIRE lemon just make you do a llama face? Read on, because roasting the lemons takes a bit of the sting out of the peels, and they are DELICIOUS.| Compost and Cava
The joke in our house is that all food items are simply a vehicle for sauce. So when I got a bundle of delicious Meyer lemons from our neighbors’ backyard, a tasty condiment was obviously at the top of my foodie experiment list. As I’ve previously mentioned, in my quest to waste less, stretch our food budget, and maximize our nutrition intake, I’ve challenged myself to eat the WHOLE lemon, peels and all. Slather this flavorful Whole Lemon Salsa Verde on smoky grilled chicken or a juicy ...| Compost and Cava
I’ve just received a motherload of Meyer lemons, which I’m honestly pretty thrilled about, and in true Compost and Cava fashion, I’ve challenged myself to not waste any of them. Like, any of them. I hate food waste of any kind, and you can actually enjoy the whole Meyer lemon, peel included. That’s right, get ready to eat some Meyer lemon peels, y’all. If you just made a face and said, “Ew, that’s gross!” please remember that you once also thought boys had cooties and wine tas...| Compost and Cava
Two of my favorite things: beer and goats. (You may recall my infatuation with goat yoga?) This past weekend, we took our Airstream Basecamp out to Sideways Farm & Brewery for our first Harvest Host stay! Sideways Farm & Brewery is an adorable micro-farm that specializes in creative small-batch craft beer that gains its carbonation from local honey. Harvest Host stays are short and sweet, so for today’s post I’m giving you the play-by-play. Read on for 24 Hours at Sideways Farm & Brewery,...| Compost and Cava
Despite the fact that it was freezing cold and in the middle of a pandemic, we decided to take the Airstream Basecamp out to Lake Jocassee at Devil’s Fork State Park! Click on through for this trip’s best moments, hiccups, must-haves, and way too many pictures.| Compost and Cava
Amidst the gloom of last year, we found a ray of sunshine: we reconnected with nature in a pretty major way (never had so many bug bites in my life) and are now the proud owners of an Airstream Basecamp! Read about our first Airstream Basecamp Adventure at Swamp Dog Farms, complete with some surprisingly social turkeys.| Compost and Cava
The original concept for this recipe was actually a green tomato pie, but frankly, I suck at pie crust. After two failed attempts, I got my brilliant idea to do a savory green tomato cobbler, and let me tell you, it’s much easier and much more delicious. One of my other favorite comfort foods is a yummy BLT with crispy bacon, good quality bread, and a basil mayo, which inspired this green tomato and bacon-based savory cobbler. It’s warm, fluffy, juicy, and filled with the flavors of summe...| Compost and Cava
I have an enormous bin chock full of green tomatoes, thanks to a voracious mouse in my garden who is partial to ripening tomatoes. I would rather parcel this massive quantity of produce out than spend the next couple weeks buying veggies from the store and suddenly be swamped with more ripe red tomatoes than I can handle. Good news: green tomatoes are not only edible, but they can also be flavorful and delicious when used properly! Any gal raised in the South will immediately think of the bel...| Compost and Cava
Did you know kale stalks are edible and also delicious? If you’re contemplating cooking with kale stems, whether to pinch pennies, consume more nutrients and fiber, or reduce your food waste, you should start out with this healthy take on a traditional spinach and artichoke dish! Kale stems pack a serious nutritional punch, but they also add a much-needed crunch to your favorite recipe.| Compost and Cava
Carrot tops are not only edible, they're delicious. Here's an easy, delicious recipe for Mediterranean Couscous with Carrot Greens! Cooking with carrot leaves is a great way to add extra fiber and nutrients to your diet while saving money and eliminating food waste in the kitchen!| Compost and Cava
Compost and Cava: an eco-friendly lifestyle blog about one spunky brunette's attempt to save the world. Zero waste holidays and decor, eco-friendly life hacks, plastic-free living tips, plant-based DIYs, slow living, and upcycled and zero waste crafting. Changing the world one greener choice at a ti| Compost and Cava
It's pollen season in Charleston, so LET THE SPRING CLEANING BEGIN! I've recently switched to DIY vinegar cleaners for my home, and have been playing around with various scent infusions. Plus, you can't even call yourself an eco-blogger unless you post about vinegar cleaner. It's a thing| Compost and Cava
