Andrea Dest
10/04/2018 12:40 PM
I started saving all of my "extras" from my cut up vegetables, things like I wouldn't into my food, to make a vegetable stock this weekend.
Andrea Dest
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Andrea's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Andrea Dest 10/03/2018 2:09 PMI start freezing extra vegetables that are about to go bad in order to use them at a later date rather than having to throw them away.