Shivanni at Roulotte Retreat, Scotland

Hip Sustainable Stays: Shivanni at Roulotte Retreat, Scotland Traditional French gypsy wagons or roulottes have found a new, permanent home within a wildflower meadow in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Shivanni, the most standout of the seven exquisitely decorated roulottes at Roulotte Retreat, is a Himalayan-inspired wagon adorned with hand-carved designs, and painted in … Continue reading Shivanni at Roulotte Retreat, Scotland

Pineapple Pork Chops

Pineapple Pork Chops Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) can of diced pineapple ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 clove garlic 6 drops liquid smoke ½ tsp. hot pepper flakes 4 to 6 pork chops Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1. Pour … Continue reading Pineapple Pork Chops

Eagle Brae, Scotland

Sustainable Stays: Eagle Brae, Scotland Have a mesmerizing trip in the Scottish Highlands with a stay at Eagle Brae. Eagle Brae is a village of self-catering log cabins set among the wildest glens, highest mountains and largest lochs of the northern Scottish highlands. Eagle Brae’s eco-chic log cabins – made from red cedar logs from … Continue reading Eagle Brae, Scotland

Urban fish farming: Getting your greens the sustainable aquaponics way

GrowUp Urban Farms grow fresh, sustainably produced salads and greens in the city using a method called “aquaponics”. The company supply greens – including pea shoots, baby kale, rocket and Chinese celery – to restaurants and retailers in London, and to home delivery services including Farmdrop. Starting life back in 2013 as the GrowUp Box … Continue reading Urban fish farming: Getting your greens the sustainable aquaponics way

Guest Post:Wild Medicine Crystal Soaps

Wild Medicine: Raising the vibes with crystal soaps Wild Medicine is combining some of mama nature's prized possessions - crystals and essential oils - to create beautiful blocks of soap that exude healing energies and enliven the senses. Wild Medicine have crafted bars of soap, each measuring 2" x 2" x 2", that encapsulate … Continue reading Guest Post:Wild Medicine Crystal Soaps