We can all make a difference in the war against waste. According to a study by ECOlunchbox, the typical family wastes about $450 on throw-aways and creates thousands of pieces of garbage — just a lunchtime – every year! That’s crazy . . .
Here are some ways that I try to reduce food waste in my house:
make bread crumbs or croutons out of old, stale bread (if moldy, cut off areas)
turn aging fruit in smoothies
saute shriveling mushrooms with garlic and onions
puree softening tomatoes into tomato sauce
put peels of bananas, oranges and kiwi in the ground as a fertilizer
don’t throw out eggs just because they are past their expiration date; they can last up to 3 – 4 weeks longer. (Try the sink or float test: if an egg sinks it’s still good to eat; floaters are not still good as gases are building up inside the egg).
infuse water with overripe fruit or aging herbs or spices. From watermelon to cucumbers to lemons to oranges; simply cut them up and squeeze or toss in with rind to flavor your sparkling or still water.
The best part is: you can throw whatever you want in; it doesn’t have to look pretty to taste great. You can eat the fruit and veggies after you enjoy the flavored drink, too
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