The Secret to Our Coziest Meals, Even on the Busiest Nights

Let’s be honest, nourishing yourself well sounds simple until real life shows up hungry.

One minute, the house smells like garlic and onions sizzling, and Mr. Sweet Greens is happily moving around the kitchen, totally in his element. The next, it’s colder than expected, Olive is underfoot hoping something drops, and I’m asking, “How is dinner already smelling this good?”

The answer, more often than not, is Aneto Broth.

Mr. Sweet Greens does all of the cooking in our house, and he’s particular about ingredients. If something is bland, overly processed, or pretending to be “healthy,” it doesn’t make it into the rotation. Aneto is one of those rare finds he immediately approved of, slow-simmered, real ingredients, and flavor that actually shows up in the final dish.

Made traditionally in Spain with fresh vegetables, olive oil, sea salt, and responsibly sourced proteins, Aneto broths taste like someone spent all day in the kitchen, even when dinner came together in under 30 minutes.

Basically, it’s the quiet hero behind many of our coziest meals.

🌿 Why We Love Aneto Broth

💚 Slow-simmered with real ingredients
Fresh vegetables, olive oil, and sea salt, cooked the way broth is supposed to be cooked.

🍲 No shortcuts, no fillers
No concentrates, preservatives, or artificial flavors, just honest, nourishing flavor.

👨‍🍳 Chef-approved (and husband-approved)
If it passes Mr. Sweet Greens’ standards, you know it’s good.

⏱️ Perfect for busy evenings
Deep flavor without hours on the stove.

🇪🇸 Rooted in traditional Spanish cooking
Every carton reflects care, craft, and respect for food.

7 Ways Mr. Sweet Greens Uses Aneto in Our Kitchen

Because great cooking starts with great ingredients.

1. Weeknight Chicken + Rice 🍗

When we want comfort without heaviness, he sautés onion, carrot, and celery, adds shredded chicken and cooked rice, then lets everything simmer in Aneto Chicken Broth. Finished with lemon and fresh herbs, it’s simple and grounding.

2. Lemony Spinach Orzo Soup 🍋

Aneto Vegetable Broth gives this soup its depth. Orzo simmers gently, spinach wilts in at the end, and a squeeze of lemon brightens everything up.

3. Creamy Cod Chowder (No Heavy Cream Needed) 🐟

Using Aneto Fish Broth, he simmers potatoes, leeks, and garlic before adding cod and just a splash of coconut milk or cream. Cozy without being heavy.

4. Paella Nights That Feel Special 🥘

Aneto’s Paella Bases make it possible to have a beautiful paella on a weeknight. Add rice, vegetables, and seafood or chicken, and dinner feels like a small celebration.

5. Flavorful Grains for Bowls 🌾

Quinoa, farro, or rice cooked in Aneto Vegetable Broth becomes the foundation for salads and grain bowls that actually taste good on their own.

6. Simple Braised Greens 🥬

Kale or chard simmered with garlic and a splash of broth turns silky and savory, perfect alongside roasted veggies or fish.

7. Chilled Gazpacho on Warmer Days 🍅

Even cold soups benefit from real broth. Aneto adds depth without overpowering the fresh vegetables.

💚 Why Aneto Fits the Sweet Greens Way

What I love most is how intentional Aneto feels. It supports the way we actually eat, seasonal, nourishing, and unfussy. It lets Mr. Sweet Greens cook the way he loves to cook, with quality ingredients that don’t need much else.

Living in the mountains means we crave food that warms us, fuels us, and feels good to come home to. Aneto fits naturally into that rhythm.

If you’ve ever wanted meals that taste homemade without starting from absolute scratch, this is one pantry staple worth keeping on hand.

🛒 Where to Find It
You can explore Aneto’s full line of broths and paella bases at anetobroth.com.

Light a candle, let someone else take over the stove, and enjoy the comfort of a really good meal. 🌿

Five Fashion Tips To Support Your Pursuit Of An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

If you are committed to living an eco-friendly lifestyle, your efforts should extend to every aspect of your life. Fashion choices are particularly important, not least because you wear clothes every day. 

Smarter fashion choices that directly and indirectly reduce your carbon footprint should be a top goal for 2026. Here are five simple tips to help you unlock the desired outcomes.

Quit Fast Fashion

First and foremost, anyone who is committed to protecting the planet must quit fast fashion. It is responsible for around 10% of total global carbon emissions. By supporting fast fashion, you are indirectly contributing to this total. Fast fashion is typically manufactured from low-quality materials with ineffective techniques. They also travel long distances while short product lifespans exacerbate the situation.

When added to the poor working conditions for workers, avoiding fast fashion at all costs should be top of the agenda. 

Opt For Lasting Quality

When buying clothes, items that last a long time are always a better choice. As well as quality materials, you must consider the manufacturing processes. Handcrafted goods like M. Aviann Geneva Ballet Flats aren’t just created with love. They are built to last while the iconic designs ensure that you are happy to keep wearing them time and time again. Durable outerwear is another key focal point.

With this in mind, it is always worth investing in timeless fashion rather than trends that could die within a few weeks.

Choose Practical Garments

Fashion isn’t just about looking good. Practicality is an equally vital factor, and the right choices will impact your carbon footprint. Something as simple as wearing thermal socks can reduce your reliance on heating systems. In turn, your home’s energy consumption will fall, which feeds in perfectly to green living. While thermal socks are great for all-day wear, other items like gloves and hats are great additions too.

Similarly, you want to choose fashion with cooling capabilities for the warmer months or during exercise. Thai will reduce your reliance on HVAC.

Select Natural Materials

Even when you buy durable products, they can’t last forever. Therefore, it makes sense to choose natural materials. Even when they are no longer wearable, they can be recycled or decomposed. With plastics and many other synthetic materials, clothing ends up in landfills and will take centuries to decompose. Aside from the spatial elements, it is one of the worst culprits for global warming.

It won’t always be possible to select products made from natural materials. Doing it where possible will make a huge difference, though. 

Shop Local

As already touched upon, shipping can have a huge impact on carbon emissions. That’s why it’s probably best to avoid buying cheap items from international marketplaces. However, it’s also worth thinking about where your retailer got their products from. Locally manufactured items from locally sourced materials are the best choice. At the very least, you should be looking for retailers that have stores or warehouses near to you.

A local presence ultimately means reduced emissions through transport. Indirectly, this is one of the best ways to go green in 2026 and beyond.

Last Minute Holiday Gift: DIY Vegan Brownies In A Mason Jar

Hello, Friends! The holiday countdown is here! Have you finished your holiday shopping? Don’t forget your children’s teachers and the neighbors. You can still put together organic succulents in recycled paint-dipped cans or miniature Christmas Trees made using recycled wine corks. If you are going to be baking this weekend, you can throw together a few simple, vegan brownies in mason jars.

What you will need:

  • 2 cups organic flour
  • 1 cup organic carob chips
  • 1 tbsp organic baking powder
  • 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

You can either layer all of the ingredients separately in the jar or to save time mix all of the dry ingredients and top with the chocolate chips.

Attach a tag with the instructions to add:

  • 1/3 cup of your favorite neutral oil
  • 1 3/4 cup organic almond milk.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

How to Make an Eco-Friendly Gift Card Snow Globe as a Holiday Gift

If you are giving a gift card this holiday season, don’t just slip it into a card – make it into a snow globe. It will take giving a gift card this holiday to a whole new level – especially if you are giving it to  a child. Eben and I decided to do this project for a Secret Santa party that he will be going to – it was a super fun gift to make, read on to learn how. These are perfect for last minute gifts too!

What you will need:

  • glass mason jar
  • water
  • eco-glitter
  • glue gun
  • gift card
  • tiny ornaments

This is actually a super easy do-it-yourself project that only takes a few minutes to complete. Secure the gift card to the lid of the mason jar with hot glue. Fill the mason jar with water, add eco-glitter and a couple of tiny ornaments, screw the lid on super tight – you now have the perfect way to give a gift card!

Give the Gift of Experience This Holiday Season + 5 Ideas

Give the Gift of Experience This Holiday Season + 5 Ideas

Hello, Friends! Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? If you’re anything like me, hitting the mall this holiday season isn’t going to happen! No worries, you can still surprise everyone on your holiday list and those gifts can be eco-friendly too! Read on to discover five of my favorite holiday gifts that don’t require you to even leave the comfort of your sofa.

1. Give the Gift of Experience
One of my favorite gifts to give is the gift of experience. A few years ago I gave the mister scuba diving lessons and this year part of Eben’s holiday gift is art lessons. I have given the gift of annual memberships to botanic gardens and science museums. The possibilities are endless, just consider what your recipient enjoys and go from there.

2. Give a Gift that Helps Someone Else
Have a do-gooder on your holiday list? Consider giving a gift certificate to Kiva – your recipient will go through a list of loan applicants and pick a hard-working borrower to give a micro-loan too. This is a great way to help entrepreneurs in other countries who need a little help, the best part when the entrepreneur pays the loan back, you get to re-loan the funds to another entrepreneur!

3. Give the Gift of Your Time
I was telling the mister the other day that the best gift that I could ever receive is the gift of someone offering to take Eben for the weekend. Since we live very far away from most of Eben’s grandparents, we have never left him for a long weekend. Wouldn’t a romantic long weekend with your loved one be the perfect gift! The possibilities here are endless as well, just think of something that you can do for someone else and wrap that up as a gift.

4. Give the Gift of Nature
I love to receive a gift in the form of a living plant or something that can be planted in the yard. Even better when the plant is of edible variety. Eben and I gave the mister a lemon tree one year as a birthday gift – and it is a gift that he seriously enjoys every day. He is always watering, pruning and checking for lemons – and seeing how much the tree has grown is a delight. Plus, giving him lemonade all year long has been a sweet gift that he really enjoys.

5. Give the Gift of Your Expertise
Are you a fantastic chef? Can you sew a mean pair of pajamas? Are you great at web design? A beautiful photographer? Whatever it is that you are an expert at consider giving that as a gift this holiday season. If you are a fantastic cook, arrive at your recipients home with all of the ingredients necessary to cook a fabulous meal for them. Spend the time teaching your recipient how to prepare and cook the meal and then enjoy it together!

Do you give the gift of experience during the holidays? I would love to hear about the gifts you are giving this holiday season.