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THE SCOOP: TIPS AND NEWS TO HELP REDUCE FOOD WASTE
Wasted Food Stops With Us aims to shed light on the food waste problem and provide practical tips to participate in solutions. Hope you are hungry for change.
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Why should I store potatoes and onions separately?
Potatoes have a high moisture content and onions release ethylene gas. They don't get along.
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Why should I treat my herbs like cut flowers?
The reason your herbs get limp is due to transpiration. As a live plant soaks water up its stem, it delivers water to the leaves. The...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read
Your Edible Fall Décor- Squash!
I love fall, because I get to put out as many decorations as I want, and I don’t have to take any of them down later…. Because I eat them.
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May 10, 20241 min read
Stock Up for Compost
In honor of International Compost Awareness Week, stock up for compost!
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Feb 14, 20241 min read
A Love Letter: Tomatoes
Red and juicy, sweet and tart, From vine to store, you steal my heart. A Love Letter: Tomatoes
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Nov 21, 20232 min read
Love, Leftovers
According to ReFED, Americans will waste 312 million pounds of food this Thanksgiving. You can do a lot to cut down on food waste this year
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Dec 28, 20223 min read
My Food Waste Resolution!
In 2024 I’m going to save $1,800 for a much needed vacation. I don’t know where I'm going, but I know how I’m going to save this money!
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Dec 21, 20223 min read
Melora the Apple
It's hard to beat a good fresh apple. They're a juicy, they're sweet, and they're high in fiber! But biting into a bruised or over ripe...
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Dec 14, 20222 min read
Should You Buy Fresh or Frozen Veggies?
Fresh vs. frozen In a study comparing fresh and frozen produce, researchers found little to no difference in the nutritional content. In...
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Dec 7, 20222 min read
Winter Shopping Tips
While it might seem difficult to add fresh food to your shopping list this season, thanks to conventional storage techniques and modern...
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Nov 30, 20221 min read
Holiday Hangover
Once the festivities are over, the food is safely stored in shallow containers in the refrigerator, and you finally get a chance to relax...
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Nov 23, 20222 min read
Leftover Stories
According to the American Farm Bureau’s 37th Annual Survey, a traditional dinner for ten with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
Easy-Peasy Tasty Waste-free Mashed Potatoes
Aside from the turkey, what’s Thanksgiving without potatoes?! Whether you prefer them mashed or sweet, here’s an easy way to reduce food...
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Nov 16, 20222 min read
Holiday Portion Planning Guide
I have 10 people coming for a holiday party, how much food do I need? According to the Food Network, “each adult will consume 1 pound of...
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Nov 9, 20222 min read
Refrigerator Storage 101
We’ve collected our favorite tips to reduce holiday food waste this season and wrapped them up just for you!
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Nov 3, 20223 min read
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey
According to the USDA National Retail Turkey Report, the cost per pound of turkey is up 79% from 2021 ($1/lb. to $1.79/lb.). What can you...
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Oct 12, 20222 min read
Restaurant Plate Waste Costs Consumers up to $700 a Year
In 2021 more than $1.17 trillion dollars was spent at America’s restaurants and foodservice facilities, accounting for 55% of the average...
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Sep 21, 20222 min read
Stock: A Soup-er Way To Reduce Food Waste
Carrot tops, onion peels, tomato ends, and celery stems can be used to make a simple and tasty vegetable stock
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Jun 14, 20222 min read
How To Manage Food Waste in a Power Outage or Emergency Situation
Severe weather can disrupt lives in many ways. Power outages are common and can last a few seconds to several days. If your power is out,...
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Jun 10, 20223 min read
A Father's Love: Storing Food Safely
Grilling on a warm summer day, cheering from the sidelines, sitting in the audience at a recital; father figures play an important role...
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