In the summer of 2021, I did an experiment that left me feeling ashamed, shocked, and completely mortified-- my family of four wasted SEVENTEEN pounds of food in two weeks.
While that was in line with the average food wasted (1# a person), I couldn't believe we wasted that much!
Have you ever seen seventeen pounds of food waste? It's a lot.
Food waste is a problem on so many levels, but for the sake of being relatable-- it's a HUGE waste of money. Can you imagine buying seventeen pounds worth of food and then coming home and tossing it in the trash?! That's essentially what we're doing.
So there's the why-- now here's who I am.
I'm Kelsey- a registered dietitian, recipe developer, mom of two, and a perfectly imperfect advocate for living a little greener. My passion for helping people live more sustainable lives to save money & protect the world around us inspired this food blog.
In all of the seasonal recipes I share you'll find sustainability tips to make the most of what you're making-- saving money and the planet one meal at a time.
If you love a recipe, give it a rating and let me know in the comments- tag me on Instagram or send me an e-mail with any questions!