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Although my book “A practical guide to zero waste for families” is sold in major stores and on Amazon, having it on display at San Diego local library make me so proud. I’m one of their 200 local authors on display at the library as part of their 57th local authors event.
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Here is my recipe for homemade veggie broth
https://zerowastefamily.com/zero-waste-scrap-vegetable-stock-and-vegetable-salt
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Cooking makes me happy, especially when I’m cooking with homegrown veggies.
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Barrett from @pit_and_seed and I talk about restaurant takeout and food deliver waste and how @pit_and_seed do zero waste food delivery in San Diego.
Use promo code 0wf30for3 for 30% off on a food deliver from pit and seed.
Peeping overnight oats for tomorrow’s breakfast after my workout with @jenny_coppin
Here is my recipe:
Ingredients
1 large ripe/spotty banana, mashed
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
1 Tbsp. almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
3/4 cup almond milk
½ vanilla bean: slice open and scrape out seeds
Directions
Mash the banana in a small bowl with the vanilla bean until smooth.
Stir in the chia seeds until combined.
Add the oats, almond milk and almond butter, and blend until well mixed.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, stir the oats to combine.
Serve with all kinds of fun toppings
Here in the link
https://youtu.be/vxl_GAfgFo8
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Join us on January 23rd at 2:50pm PST to chat with Barrett Fisher of Pit & Seed! We’ll be talking about his journey to becoming a sustainable meal prep and food delivery brand, and how you can get fresh, local and delicious meals delivered right to your door, with zero waste packaging!
Cheers to clean eating, zero waste and a whole lot of local! 🌱 🌿 💚
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I was worried about the garden with all the crazy amount of rain we had last weekend but to my relief it seems to have done just fine. Rain is good, especially when you live where we have droughts but too much rain can be a problem too.
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Guess who is being featured in the @sdpubliclibrary Local Author Showcase! T�he event is free and open to the public, and we'd love for you to join us. Registration is highly suggested, via the link in our bio.
See You There!
#zerowastefamily #localauthor #bookstagram #sandiegolibrary #library #bibliophile #liveevent #showcase
All time favorite meal for lunch; potato nachos. I roast sliced potatoes with garlic powder, salt and smoked paprika and when slightly crispy I top them with beans or lentils, lettuce, avocado and tomatoes and cashew nacho sauce.
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We’re so lucky and have access to a local farmers market every weekend, rain or shine. This is this weeks zero waste, locally grown and budget friendly farmers market haul that we do not grow. Raspberries, cucumbers, carrots, avocados, apples and citrus.
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We believe composting can be for every household! we’re not kidding! You can even do this from an apartment, and we will tell you how!
Thanks to @nedanews and @cbs8 for supporting us and highlighting the conveniences and the wonderful outcomes composting has for the environment!
We are always so excited to have government support with these efforts! 🌱
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