“If we have a sharing mindset instead of being selfish, we can make this world a better place with the heart of “mottainai,” says Mariko Shinju, author of the children’s book Mottainai Grandma. This summer, the “Mottainai Grandma” books were released as a cartoon series for free in six languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Hindi. Watch them with your little ones and explore the meaning of “Mottainai!”
At HolaTomorrow we try to motivate and inspire others to make small decisions every day for a more sustainable world. Obviously, we know that large-scale political decisions are urgently needed. But if each of us changed one thing per day no matter how small it may appear but changed it permanently, it could have a …
I always think about the fact that, in India, the cow is a sacred animal. And that, in Ancient Egypt, the pig was revered and sacrificed to honor the Gods. Or, that in many Native American cultures, animals served as spiritual guides. I have never been a fervent carnivore. And although it may sound strange, …
In October 2019 a participative grocery store opened its doors in my neighbourhood in the north of Bordeaux. I had the chance to speak to Hervé, one of the founders and the president of the association, to learn more about this exciting and inspiring project. HT: Firstly, can you tell us what a participative grocery …
If you have followed us and have read Juncal’s article on a plastic-free bathroom, you might remember how important it is to understand where most of your trash is coming from. In my home, this is definitely the kitchen. Over the past years, I have made some swaps to make my kitchen a bit greener. …
Friend and food creator Miica Fran has traveled Japan and Europe to discover the meaning of “wabi-sabi” and sustainable living, inspiring her to start an experimental zero-waste kitchen “Bio Labo House” in Tokyo. Miica shared with me her stories and the steps she takes to reduce waste, as well as a lovely lockdown recipe for Lyonnais cassoulet to help us feel cozy and connected during these tough times of isolation.
Hola people of the future! I welcome you to take a comfy seat at our table, taste our delicious food, drink our sparkling sake, and get to know the brave and beautiful women of Japan. Yes, I’m still daydreaming of the first of a series of delicious, intimate lunch gatherings we’ve hosted in Tokyo. Together, these magnificent women and I explored the wisdom of the Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi” – the beauty of things imperfect, transient, and incomplete — as a simple approach to reducing food waste and embracing our imperfections.
Book review – Simple vegetarian family recipes How do daily vegetarian meals look like for a family? As a mother of a 3-year-old toddler and a baby of 10 months, I am asking myself this question quite a lot. Even though I am following dozens of food blogs and chefs on Instagram and keep myself …