sustainable Archives - Happy Hooligan Homestead

Cauliflower greens are edible too! Picture of a large head of white cauliflower set on a kitchen counter between a cutting board covered with cauliflower greens and a plate holding the bits of the already chopped leaves as an example of zero waste cooking.

Zero Waste Cooking, the Untold Story

Posted on April 14, 2021June 21, 2021 by Cristophe

We care about our health and how our choices affect our local environment and the…

Picture of a split open ripe cacao pod showing unprocessed cacao aril.

Chocolate Hunting for Ethical Consumers

Posted on November 11, 2020August 11, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

It is very difficult for us to ever find chocolate that suits our dietary restrictions….

Sustainability: Ode to the Opportunistic Plants

Posted on June 10, 2020July 13, 2021 by Cristophe

I’m what most people call a lazy gardener. I don’t like digging garden beds every…

Hi, we are authors Rimakej (they/them) and Cristophe (he/him) Valentini. HHH began as Half Hectare Homestead, a holistic homestead we managed for 5 years near San Antonio, Texas, USA. Now HHH is Happy Hooligan Homestead, a growing sustainable and inclusive homesteading community in upstate New York, USA! Thank you for enjoying our blogs as we continue to share love and learning with you all. Subscribe to our email list below, or follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to view even more of our unique content!