Karen is a writer/translator for Utopia. She's a globetrotting Canadian who enjoys curling up with a good book, spending time outdoors, and experimenting in the kitchen.
by Karen Stankiewicz |
Interested in making your own almond milk? It's actually quite easy! Whether you want to cut back on waste, experiment with flavors, or just try something new, we'll show you how to make almond milk using a simple recipe.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Growing sunflowers takes a bit of patience, but you can reap many benefits by adding these big, beautiful blooms to your garden. Let's take a look at how to grow them!
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Cinnamon is a well-known spice, but you might not know that its uses go far beyond the kitchen. We'll look at how to use cinnamon sticks like you never have before.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
With its distinct red coloring, and combination of tangy cream cheese frosting between layers of moist cake, it's not hard to see why red velvet cake is one of the most popular cakes in the US. We're going to show you a twist on the classic with our vegan red velvet cake recipe!
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Many of our everyday products rely on bees. Due to changing climates and destruction of habitats, these little insects need some extra assistance in order to thrive. We'll show you how to help bees that live near your home.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
With fall season just around the corner, it's time to start preparing how to make the most of the seasonal produce. We're going to show you how to make a vegan pumpkin cheesecake, which is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
If you find yourself with more eggplant than you can eat, don't throw it away – we'll show you how to freeze eggplant so it doesn't go to waste.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Brass is a stunning alloy with plenty of household uses. What happens when it gets tarnished? We’ll show you the best ways to clean and polish brass!
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Corn dogs are an American classic, but plant-based versions do exist. We’ll show you two vegan corn dog recipes you can make at home!
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Chipped your new manicure? Ready for your next color? Skip the acetone and use natural home remedies to remove your polish instead. We'll show you how to remove nail polish without nail polish remover – it's easier than you think!
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