Author Lydia Noyes

Lydia Noyes

Lydia Noyes is an Appalachian homesteader and writer that lives on a land trust deep in the mountains of West Virginia.

Green Living

Soap nuts in a drawstring bag, with some soap nuts spilling out of it.

Save the Planet with These Laundry Detergent Alternatives

July 28, 2016

For better or for worse, doing laundry is a standard part of life in the world we live in. But have you ever taken the time to think about the impact that your clean clothing has ON the world? It turns out that most commercial laundry detergents are pretty nasty – full of toxic chemicals […]

Food & Nutrition

Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut in a square, green bowl/pot

8 Reasons You Should Start Eating Fermented Foods

June 28, 2016

Fermented foods are trendy right now. Kimchi, kombucha and crusty sourdough breads are all prevalent in natural food stores. What’s all the fuss about? Can ferments really live up to all the health-food miracle hype? Let’s look at the facts.
What does it mean when food is fermented?
Fermentation is the chemical process through which […]

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