Building upon what was prefaced last time, this Food Saver Friday we are going more in-depth on which foods are best suited for each preservation method and some simple techniques to set you up for preservation perfection. A Quick Guide to Food Preservation – Part 2 Preserving is really and truly ... READ the POST
A Quick Guide to Food Preservation – Part 1
This Food Saver Friday we are talking food preservation, which is like food storage but different. Preservation is food storage for the long-term, you know - canning, dehydrating, and freezing. A Quick Guide to Food Preservation - Part 1 My mom, and my Ball Blue Book® Guide to ... READ the POST
To Refrigerate or Not to Refrigerate – How to Properly Store Produce
A staggering 40% of all food produced is wasted each year in the good ole U.S. of A. A portion of that can be contributed to the persnickety eaters we talked about last time. But I am willing to bet that more of it is the direct result of improper storage. This Food Saver Friday, we are talking food ... READ the POST
Food Saver Friday – Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste Part II
Welcome back my personal meal planning guru - Michaela Gasseling. She is here to give us a more in-depth look at her planning and prepping process, as well as answer a few questions she received last week. To keep up with Michaela beyond this week, follow her on: Cowgirl Boots and ... READ the POST
Food Saver Friday – Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste Part 1
Let’s give a huge Food Saver Friday welcome to guest blogger – my friend, Michaela Gasseling. One of Michaela’s passions is teaching others that healthy eating does not have to be expensive, bland, or complicated. She keeps it simple by planning her family’s menu each week and then prepping the ... READ the POST
Introducing – Food Saver Friday
If you will recall, I kicked off the year with a series entitled Diary of a Recovering Food Waster (DOARFW). I chronicled our struggles and successes in reducing our food waste diary style. And while I loved writing that series, I always felt like it was lacking – like something was missing. So I ... READ the POST