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With the recent news of America’s growers having to ditch perfectly good harvests, fresh, life-giving food has never been more precious. We continue to be wowed and inspired by the Sakara kitchens and all they do to create lovingly-prepared, organic, plant-rich meals. Our chef-led teams have heightened respect for each fresh, organic ingredient that arrives from our farmers and suppliers. This bounty drives them to get creative— maximizing the green quota in each meal, using every square inch of prep and cook space smartly and working toward our ongoing Zero Waste initiative, part of our larger sustainability efforts (which you can learn more about here). Our culinary teams leave no stone unturned when it comes to repurposing, recently partnering with a company that takes our avocado pits and transforms them into a dye for textiles.
With Earth Day coinciding at a moment where we are spending increased time in the kitchen, we asked our Sakara Culinary Director Tyler Harvey and Sakara Wellness Coach and avid plant home cook, Sasha Pagni to share some enlightened ideas for cutting food waste, along with clever hacks and tips for organizing a cooking space to lessen impact while amping up flavor and taste.
Lesson 1: Keep It Fresher, Longer
Before you even lift a knife, ensure you are storing foods smartly, so everything you buy stays fresher, longer.
Lesson 2: Use Your Fridge and Freezer
These helpful allies are already in your kitchen and are great tools to help you extend the life of your fruit, veg, herbs, and more.
Here are a few helpful reminders:
*Make sure anything you freeze is room temperature or colder
*Use an airtight and well-sealed container to avoid freezer burn. Harvey uses sturdy freezer Ziplocs, labeling and dating them with a marker and tape so she can remove them, wash, and reuse.)
*Freeze one of our favorite good fats. Here’s how.
Lesson 3: Use It All
Wilting lettuce? Leftover broccoli stems? These “throw-away” plants can find new life in surprising, delicious ways. Find out how to maximize every bit of your produce.
Lesson 4: Give Back
More Earth-Friendly Ideas
Why We Choose Organic
How To Ferment Any Vegetable
Sustainability at Sakara
By Kerstin Czarra • April 17, 2020
Photographer: Lianna Tarantin
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