Reese Marie
Bio
"That the powerful play goes on and that you may contribute a verse"
Stories (55/0)
What to do with Plastic Straws instead of Throwing them Away
We've all heard that we need to stop using plastic straws. They are a big part of our environmental waste. Maybe you've picked up a few reusable straws that you bring with when you go to restaurants and cafes. Many cafes have even began switching to cups that don't require straws. But still, chances are, you've been in a situation where a barista put a plastic straw in your iced coffee before you had a chance to pull out your stainless steel straw. This happens fairly often. I've noticed that there is a big focus on not using plastic straws, but, as long as there are still plastic straws on the market, we should also be talking about what to do if you get stuck with one. There has to be better options than throwing it away. So I've compiled a few ideas, and I encourage you to add some ideas to the comments if you have any!
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Lifehack
Little Things for our Planet
Saving our planet is a big deal. So, it's only fitting that many of the sustainable lifestyle changes we are told to implement are big as well. It's never a bad thing to shoot for the sky when it comes to living sustainably, but for those of us who might feel intimidated, it's important to remember that starting small is better than not starting at all.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Lifehack
- Top Story - August 2020
You can use a nut to clean your laundry? That's Nuts! Top Story - August 2020
Allow me to introduce you to nature's tide pod, the soap nut! *Soap nut takes a bow* *The crowd goes wild* It's true, you can use a nut to clean your laundry. Regular laundry detergent has a few negative environmental impacts that come with it. The chemicals used to clean your clothes end up in bodies of water, where they can create algal blooms that harm the fish and other water dwellers. They also come packaged in plastic, and we should all be trying to cut down on that! Tide pods are super convenient, but they're a single-use plastic, and that plastic ends up in a landfill or in the water like the rest of our laundry detergent.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Lifehack
- Third Place in Sustainability Hacks Challenge
Commit to the ThriftThird Place in Sustainability Hacks Challenge
Fast fashion. We've heard the term before. We've heard that it's a large contributor to our carbon footprint. We've heard that that $5 t-shirt might have a much greater cost when it comes to the environment. So we look around to try to find a better option. But for many of us, it's difficult to make the jump from spending $5 on a t-shirt to $50, or even $20. And on top of that, spending more money doesn't necessarily equal ethical production. It can be very difficult to know what really goes into a piece of clothing. How much water was used to grow the cotton? How much unsustainable energy was used to run the machines? How much cheap labor was utilized? It's nearly impossible to know. But, when it comes to clothing (and other products), there is another option: The thrift store.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Styled
Oh, to be at Woodstock
Driving through the biggest traffic jam I've ever seen, but persevering because I know what's on the other side. Standing in the rain, soaking it in, hearing the most incredible music played live in my midst, while surrounded by a music-loving, peace-loving crowd. Being covered in mud, but barely noticing, hardly caring. This is my dream.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Beat
Brown Butter
What is brown butter? Have you ever heard of the Maillard reaction? I hadn't either until recently. But we see it all the time. You know that nice browning you look for on perfectly cooked steak? Or how you bake cookies until they are golden brown. Or even that crunchy outside layer of a roasted marshmallow. These are all examples of the Maillard reaction in action. Explained more scientifically, it is a chemical reaction that takes place between amino acids and sugars that occurs when cooked. It gives food a brown color and a distinct flavor.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Feast
Tips for Creating an Epic BLT
I'm a big sandwich person and BLTs rank somewhere amongst the highest on my list of favorites. For me, they're one of the essential summer foods. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato between two pieces of toast. So simple, so delicious. I can't say there's any wrong way to make a BLT, either, but there might be a right way. BLTs didn't need to be improved, but it still doesn't hurt to try to improve upon one of the most delicious sandwiches there is. So, I compiled a list. It's a list of possibilities, BLT hacks if you will. Try implementing a few of them to your next BLT and see which ones you like.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Feast
Brown Butter Cookies
Who would've thought they could improve butter? Brown butter has been all the rage lately and for good reason! I wanted to create a recipe that showcases the brown butter flavor with minimal distractions. So, I took the chocolate chips and all that jazz out of the cookies and put the brown butter in. We're left with a celebration of the caramelly, nutty, delicious flavor of brown butter and it's wonderful!
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Feast
Herb Crusted Bread
We've all been learning how to make bread during quarantine. I'm not sure why this trend began but I'm here for it! I started off my bread journey making classic white bread, and then I started experimenting with some flavors. This herb-crusted bread is my favorite rendition yet! It's super simple, but the spices on top add a nice pop of flavor. I'll add some of my notes along with the recipe, and, as always, I encourage you to use this recipe as a guide and not a rulebook. Feel free to add your own flavors, take out some of my ingredients, get creative. Just be sure to make it a little bit fancy! Now, without further ado, here is the recipe.
By Reese Marie4 years ago in Feast