Thanksgiving Thoughts…

Terra Talks… It’s November already and Thanksgiving isn’t far behind! Do you love the extravagance of a groaning table, more food than you can possibly eat, or special treats shipped long distances, justifying it because “It’s Thanksgiving”? Are we willing to look hard, to ask, “Am I more deserving of Read more…

Bags Banned!!!!

BAGS BANNED!!! Dear Terra I thought there was a state ban on single use plastic bags, but I still see small produce bags in the grocery stores. I’m confused! Baffled by Bags Dear Baffled, Let’s try to “unpack” the new plastic bag ban that went into effect on Oct. 1. Read more…

Speak Up!

Dear Terra, I want to be an activist in the fight around climate change, but I am a chicken when it comes to writing to politicians. Is there a resource I can use that has pre-written, ready-to-sign letters or petitions to express my views? Is it effective to send letters Read more…

Timoteo’s Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Prep Time: 10 Min            Cook Time: 15 Min           Total Time: 25 Min NOTE: There are two ways to make this, depending on what flavor you prefer. You can either boil the ingredients or roast them in the oven. INGREDIENTS 8 medium-to-large tomatillos 1 jalapeño (remove the seeds if you would Read more…

Jill’s Pesto

2-3 cups fresh basil 1 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, or more to taste 1 cup pine nuts (or walnuts) 1 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Romano cheese Blend in a food processor in the order given. Add salt to taste. NOTE: Basil and garlic are natural antibiotics, so Read more…

Earth-Friendly Halloween?

Dear Terra, We LOVE Halloween! Can we be earth-friendly and still go wild? Hyper for Halloween Dear Hyper for Halloween, We love Halloween, too, but not at the expense of our world.  Americans will spend over $8 billion on Halloween this year on cheap, plastic, disposable, packaging-heavy trash. What to Read more…