Easy Zero Waste Zoodles With Heirloom Tomatoes and Pesto

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Easy Zero Waste Zoodles With Heirloom Tomatoes and Pesto

I love the idea of being zero waste, but it can be nearly impossible to avoid all forms of packaging waste when preparing a meal, and I think it’s important to remember that not everyone lives in a community where bulk stores are available.

From produce stickers to safety seals and plastic linings, pretty much every meal you eat has an impact… so here’s a quick and easy 5 ingredient (nearly) zero waste recipe for zucchini noodles with heirloom tomatoes and pesto!

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5 Food Items to Stock Up On to Help Eliminate Food Waste and Stretch Your Budget

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5 Food Items to Stock Up On to Help Eliminate Food Waste and Stretch Your Budget

When you’re trying to eat local and organic, it helps to pinch pennies which means buying what’s in season and cheaper but also using every single bit of those veggies and fruits.

Which is exactly why we’re delving into the 5 food items that can be used to help you preserve your perishables and eliminate food waste and how to use them.

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Spicy Beef and Shiitake Bahn Mi Tacos (Reduced Meat Recipe)

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Spicy Beef and Shiitake Bahn Mi Tacos (Reduced Meat Recipe)

Show me a person who doesn’t like tacos and I’ll check for a charging plug: to be human is to love tacos.

Today on the blog I’m sharing a delicious reduced-meat recipe for Spicy Beef and Shiitake Bahn Mi Tacos. Going vegetarian or vegan isn’t right for everyone, but eating meat blended with mushrooms is a wonderful way to reduce your meat intake, cut costs, reduce caloric intake, and cram in some extra vitamins and nutrients!

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Rich, Healthy Broccoli Leek Soup (Meal Without Plastic)

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Rich, Healthy Broccoli Leek Soup (Meal Without Plastic)

What’s the big deal about this Rich, Healthy Broccoli Leek Soup?

It’s delicious, it’s easily adaptable to gluten free or vegan, it’s done in 45 minutes or less, it’s packed with nutrients, it’s thick, satisfying, and filling, and it’s easily a zero waste recipe!

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DIY Red Pepper Flakes for Zero Waste Spices

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DIY Red Pepper Flakes for Zero Waste Spices

When it comes to food, I’m basically not happy unless I’m hiccuping, crying, and sweating at the same time… which makes me super fun to go on a date with.

The spicier the better, but spices can be a particular challenge for anyone trying to live a reduce waste lifestyle. Today on the blog I’m giving you a quick down and dirty DIY on how to make your own hot pepper flakes for a zero waste spice routine!

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Lemony Red Sorrel Pesto Recipe

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Lemony Red Sorrel Pesto Recipe

Pesto gets a creative update using red sorrel with this Lemony Red Sorrel Pesto recipe!

My favorite thing about growing red sorrel? You basically cannot kill it. And because of this, this is a recipe you’ll be able to enjoy throughout multiple seasons!

Here’s to hardy crops that require next to no watering and no pesticides!

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Blended Burger Recipe: Beef and Oyster Mushroom Burger with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

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Blended Burger Recipe: Beef and Oyster Mushroom Burger with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Eat meat. Love meat.

But without compromising the planet or your health... by blending it with savory, delicious mushrooms.

Let’s make a blended burger with oyster mushrooms, caramelized onions, and goat cheese. Less environmental impact, less fat, all flavor. And that, my sweet friends, is a win-win. 

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7 Charleston Farmers Markets Not To Miss (And How They're Saving The Planet)

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7 Charleston Farmers Markets Not To Miss (And How They're Saving The Planet)

We’re really spoiled here in Charleston and have a farmers market almost every single day of the week!

I challenged myself to make it to as many farmers markets as possible in a two week span, and behold: 7 Charleston Farmers Markets Not To Miss!

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Mulberry Strawberry Basil Shrub: Savor the Season

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Mulberry Strawberry Basil Shrub: Savor the Season

I love the ritual of savoring a beverage, no matter what it is.

And when it’s a homemade mulberry shrub made from foraged berries, you win bonus points!

Today on the blog, how and why we’re going to savor the season all summer long. Pinkies out, bottoms up! Let’s do this.

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Best Loquat Peach Salsa

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Best Loquat Peach Salsa

It's raining loquats in north Florida, which means I'm out here with buckets doing my happy dance. 

Most people aren't familiar with the loquat, and don't realize it's edible. 

For those living in areas with loquats (most of the Southeast and California in the US, though they can be found worldwide), these tasty fruits are a delicious, low-impact food source. And loquats make one HELL of a fruit salsa. Click through for my Loquat Peach Salsa recipe!

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