Plant based Archives - The Zero Waste Family®

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

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Main Dishes
Jan 18, 2026
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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…

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…