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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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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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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Ultimate Mulberry Peach Cobbler with Rosemary Topping (Waste Not Want Not)

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Ultimate Mulberry Peach Cobbler with Rosemary Topping (Waste Not Want Not)

You may have noticed I love food. I consider it a sport and I'm going pro, y'all.

Today we're delving into native berries and low impact food sources... in the form of a delectable mulberry cobbler.

Cobbler for the planet, y'all! 

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Brothy Turnip Greens with Shiitake Mushrooms (Meal Without Plastic)

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Brothy Turnip Greens with Shiitake Mushrooms (Meal Without Plastic)

This quick and easy comfort dish stars turnip greens, and is a yummy weeknight favorite. 

I probably make a variation of these Brothy Breens with Shiitake Mushrooms at least once a week. 

And guess what? At the end of this recipe, you'll be left with a heap of veggie waste for compost or broth and a couple items for the recycling bin. Bon appetit! 

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Delicious Kumquat Chutney Recipe (Waste Not, Want Not Challenge)

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Delicious Kumquat Chutney Recipe (Waste Not, Want Not Challenge)

What a pain in the citrus!

When we left last off, I was drowning in a heap of delightful miniature fruits. Backyard grown (no pesticides or fertilizers), packed with vitamins, and destined to fall and rot, I committed to not letting any of the 37 cups of kumquats go to waste.

So today we explore the wonder of chutney! Click through for a delicious kumquat chutney recipe, which will extend the shelf-life of excess fruits for more than a month.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Stew with Egg from The Fresh Beet's Ashley Thomas

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Stew with Egg from The Fresh Beet's Ashley Thomas

This weather has me craving hearty, nutritious food, and this delightful slow cooker recipe from The Fresh Beet's Ashley Galloway Thomas is perfect for a chilly Sunday evening.

The best part? You can make it without generating any plastic packaging waste! Bon appetit!

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