Leah Koenig is a freelance writer whose work has been published in The New York Times Magazine, Saveur, Gastronomica, The Forward, Jewish Living, and others. She is also the former editor of The Jew & The Carrot blog. Leah graduated from Middlebury College in '04, and worked for a summer on an organic vineyard in Tuscany (sigh) before moving to NYC. She is a member of the Park Slope Food Co-op and a Brooklyn CSA, a frequent green market shopper, and an enthusiastic cook. She swoons over sharp cheddar and garlicy sauteed kale. She is married to a brussels sprouts-loving musican name Yoshie - http://www.yoshiefruchter.com.
8 ways to green your lunch habits
July 2, 2018, 1:57 p.m. by Leah Koenig
From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.
Don't throw out that pickle juice
August 4, 2010, 8:07 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Turns out that brine can punch up your potato salad, take the edge off onions and even make a good drink.
Destination of the Week: Tel Aviv
August 2, 2010, 8:37 a.m. by Leah Koenig
This beachside city's recent environmental moves include its first farmers market and the transformation of a dump into a recreational park.
'Green Like God'
March 15, 2010, 10:17 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Author Jonathan Merritt talks about his mission as a self-described conservative, evangelical Southern Baptist environmentalist.
'The Hidden Life of Deer'
February 25, 2010, 7 a.m. by Leah Koenig
In her new book, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas trains her naturalist's eye on the quiet creatures that live near her house. An interview with the author.
'Pill Head: The Secret Life of a Painkiller Addict'
January 28, 2010, 5:59 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Author Joshua Lyon chronicles his own struggle to overcome addiction and profiles the lives of others plagued by their dependency in his new book.
Master of my remains
January 18, 2010, 7:49 a.m. by Leah Koenig
One couple takes a skeptical — but successful — foray into vermicomposting.
Destination of the Week: Missoula, Mont.
January 9, 2010, 8:02 a.m. by Leah Koenig
This college town has farmers markets, a robust eco business community and plenty of ways to get where you're going.
The classy dive: The dos and don'ts of Dumpster diving
January 5, 2010, 7:44 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Our intrepid (and brave) reporter goes inside this bizarre world and offers 9 tips for the perfect dive.
How to survive your first month as a vegetarian
January 4, 2010, 10:54 a.m. by Leah Koenig
If you've decided to become a vegetarian, be prepared to answer some questions and look through some cookbooks.
Green dating services help love blossom
December 30, 2009, 11:29 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Singles passionate about the environment can get passionate with one another, thanks to a proliferation of eco-dating sites.
10 eco-Advent calendars
December 2, 2009, 12 p.m. by Leah Koenig
Photo gallery: Over the last few years, a new wave of eco-friendly Advent calendars has hit the market.
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'Super mom' spotted on a Minnesota lake — with 56 ducklings in tow
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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college
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Fireflies! 12 things you didn't know about lightning bugs
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This newly identified critter eats rocks and secretes them as sand
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After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again
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16 plants that repel unwanted insects
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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