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.
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.
How to green your lunch: Tips 3-5
April 1, 2010, 2:08 p.m. by Leah Koenig
Give the Earth a break on your lunch break with these great ideas.
How to green your lunch: Top 5 tips
April 1, 2010, 12:30 p.m. by Leah Koenig
Give the Earth a break on your lunch break.
'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.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wore within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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