Foraging Food with Karen Stephenson
You might be surprised to learn of the botanical banquet in your own backyard when it comes to foraging food! This week we are joined by Karen Stephenson, author of the Foraging Cookbook, here to teach Noel and Jacob about the widely available feast of nutritious and delicious food growing under our feet.
Turning Food Waste Into Clothing with Mi Terro
This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we welcome Robert Luo, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles biotech start-up, Mi Terro, which converts food waste into sustainable material for clothing, packaging and medical supplies. Robert shares his inspiring story of how Mi Terro began, and that we don’t need to cry over spilled milk… we make it into a t-shirt!
Sleep Issues Stemming From the Pandemic? Eco-Friendly Ways to Conquer Them All
Stressful times often come with a host of physical and psychological consequences – and we can all agree the Coronavirus pandemic has been a stressful time. The one area of our lives that almost always suffers in times like these is sleep. Yet, if we want to remain healthy, we need to ensure our bodies […]
Upcycling Food and Shenanigans
This week The Biofriendly Podcast returns to its roots as we tangentially make our way into the topic of Upcycling Food, what new meals can be made from food scraps, does Jacob have a mosquito stalker, and did Noel lose his kitchen during the show?
The Food Service Industry with guest Turner Nguyen
This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we welcome our guest, Turner Nguyen, who has managed everything from full-service dining to fast casual in the Food Service Industry for over 20 years. Turner brings a lot to the table as he shares his insight with Noel and Jacob on sustainable choices, how takeout is transforming for the better, and whether or not we can replace everything with pasta.
Biofriendly Meets Alchemist Farm
Today we welcome Franchesca from Alchemist Farm and Garden, an inspiring small family farm team in Northern California who are leading the way in sustainability with the humane breeding and hatching of chickens! Franchesca is the head chicken wrangler at Alchemist and today she teaches us about the colorful palate of naturally laid eggs, what goes into mailing chickens, and why Noel and Jacob should invest in hazmat suits.
Who Will Save Your Soil?
It’s the first episode of the New Year and Noel and Jacob are ready to dig into the issue of soil erosion where some of the greatest lessons come from the Lorax and Noel wants you to stop blaming cows for everything.
Back To School
This week Noel and Jacob sit down at the table and dig in to the massive issue of global food waste, learn about how lucky Jacob is to still have his fingers after some crazy jobs, and serve up some helpful tips on how you can prevent your food from landing in the trash.
Wasted Food
This week Noel and Jacob sit down at the table and dig in to the massive issue of global food waste, learn about how lucky Jacob is to still have his fingers after some crazy jobs, and serve up some helpful tips on how you can prevent your food from landing in the trash.
Green Your Meal: Edible Cups, Plates and Cutlery
Most people know recycling is more beneficial than adding trash to local landfills and compostable products are definitely better for the environment than single- or one-use. But, what can you do when you want to have a picnic, a backyard BBQ, go camping or simply avoid doing dishes? Well….that’s where edible tableware comes in. That’s […]