Plant based Archives - The Zero Waste Family®

Reduce Food Waste: How to Make Apple Scrap Vinegar at Home

Reduce Food Waste: How to Make Apple Scrap Vinegar at Home This fall, we picked lots of apples and stored them in our basement. The last apples began to wrinkle…

Eating Well on a Budget: Why Lentils Are a Staple in Our Family Kitchen

As a vegan family, lentils are a cornerstone of our diet, but lentils are truly a gift for everyone, whether you…

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Main Dishes
Jan, 18, 2026
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Weekly Meal Planning to Eat Well, Save Money, and Reduce Food Waste

Planning our weekly menu has become one of the most helpful habits in our home. Each week, we sit down and plan meals…

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Meal Planning
Jan, 02, 2026
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A Warm Bowl of Comfort: Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup

We picked up a couple of big pumpkins at the farmers’ market for Halloween décor, but when the temperature dipped below freezing, I brought them inside…

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Soups
Nov, 16, 2025
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Host a Zero Waste Thanksgiving (Food + Decor Made Easy)

Every year, my family hosts Thanksgiving. Over recent years, though, I’ve become focused on (a.) not going overboard and (b.) hosting with as small a…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Holiday
Nov, 09, 2025
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Bella’s Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry (Easy, High-Protein & Delicious)

Bella’s Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry (Easy) – A High-Protein & Delicious MealThis week, my 19-year-old daughter Bella decided to take charge of dinner — and she didn’t go for something simple. She went all…