In my experience manufacturing for major international brands, commercial designers usually select fabrics for their appearance and price. At Tove & Libra, we like to put some added thought towards various fabrics’ impact on the planet. Natural fibers While natural...
This Stir-Fried Omnipork with Udon with a side of garlic cucumber salad, is a delicious, quick, and simple meal idea. Noodles are a staple in my household, I stock all kinds in my little pantry, and I love udon, particularly...
From small balconies to rooftop vegetable gardens, school courtyards, gardens and public spaces - There are so many possibilities of urban farming in Hong Kong! What is so good about urban farming? Here are some of the benefits: FOOD QUALITY...
Do you ever notice it takes a looooooong time for your store bought bread to get moldy? Store them in the fridge for more than a month and you still don’t see any mold. But why? Store bought sandwich bread...
Why did my mint die? Why didn't my tomato bear fruit? Will the plants attract bugs? These are some frequently asked questions when it comes to growing in the city. For many years, I have encountered many people that are...
This hearty, wholesome dish is an easy weekday meal that is family and batch friendly. It’s made with lightly spiced eggplant and broccoli tossed with gluten-free spaghetti and homemade Thai basil pesto. This dish is delicious as leftovers, just...
Do you notice any idle space around you? You might not have noticed but think of the rooftop of the building you work at and the podium of the block you live in. Are they serving any purposes? Although land...
Growing up in a Shanghainese household, we often have cold dishes at most of our meals. Especially during Chinese New Year, my mom would make at least 10 cold dishes. We are often too full to have our main courses...
The popularity for Veganism has exploded in recent years with google searches for vegan products increased by 7-fold between 2014-2019. “Vegan leather” products and “vegan cosmetics” subsequently experienced exponential growth (Statistics on The Vegan Society). If the world went vegan,...
