Robin is a freelance writer who started blogging about the environment when she and her family began making many changes to their day-to-day lives. She's the founder of the South Jersey Locavore website and a frequent contributor to "Edible Jersey" magazine, a member of the James Beard Award-winning Edible Publications. Her first book, "The One Year Women in Christian History" (which has absolutely nothing to do with food), published in September 2014. A former high school English teacher, she left teaching to stay home with her two sons and turned her love for writing into a career. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
How to know when asparagus is ready to pick
March 30, 2019, 11:05 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
What to look for to know the stalks are ready for picking.
Why every parent of a grammar school student needs to thank this celebrity chef
March 26, 2019, 1:44 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Adam Liaw creates an easy 3-ingredient snack for 25 kids.
Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew?
March 23, 2019, 8:19 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The early shoots from these garden plants are tender and delicious.
Kale joins the Dirty Dozen list
March 20, 2019, 12:09 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Conventionally grown leafy green joins strawberries near top of infamous list.
Why some people eat the same meal every day
March 19, 2019, 3:02 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Sometimes monotony beats variety, especially first thing in the morning.
NYC schools to embrace Meatless Monday
March 15, 2019, 2:10 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Starting in the fall, meat will be off the menu the first day of each week for over 1 million students.
7 sustainable stouts for St. Patrick's Day
March 14, 2019, 12:44 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Pour an American stout in your pint glass for this Irish-American holiday.
What is a community fridge? Think Little Free Pantry with electricity
March 13, 2019, 4:35 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Food waste is a problem. Hunger is a problem. Community fridges are a solution.
Dogs that like beer now have a safe option
March 12, 2019, 11:53 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Good Boy Dog Beer is made of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices to promote a healthy immune system.
10 recipes for humble cabbage
March 12, 2019, 10:17 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
It's time for this nutritional powerhouse to shine, and these recipes will help.
GMO salmon will soon be on store shelves
March 11, 2019, 5:01 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Will the grocery chains that pledged to not carry it stick to their promises?
7 tasty casseroles to try for Lent
March 6, 2019, 3:29 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
You don't have to give up comfort food just because meat is off the menu.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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