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Posted on September 30, 2020September 29, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

I’ve been working on this for a while! My book is now available.

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31 Climate Actions in Response to the Latest IPCC Report

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Worried about the latest IPCC report and wondering what you can do? Here are 31 climate actions to choose from.

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How to Prevent Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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An approaching storm threatens to cause an extended power outage and your refrigerator is full of food. These tips will help you save it.

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Easily Turn Baking Soda into Washing Soda in the Oven

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
An open mason jar filled with washing soda sits on a marble counter top. A metal scoop of washing soda sits next to the jar.

Do you want to make your own cleaning products but can’t find washing soda? Easily transform baking soda into washing soda in the oven.

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How to Make Scouring Powder With Orange or Lemon Zest

Posted on March 1, 2023March 12, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A jam jar with a blue lid sits on a while counter. The jam jar is filled with homemade scouring powder containing bits of dried citrus zest.

Zest all the citrus to add to this simple and effective scouring powder. Save money, use up more food scraps and enjoy a truly natural scent.

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How to Roast Whole Garlic Without Tinfoil

Posted on February 21, 2023March 6, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Four heads of roasted heads of garlic sit inside a Dutch oven.

When I stopped buying throwaway items, I had to figure out how to make roasted garlic without tinfoil. It was one of the easiest swaps.

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Easy Ranger Cookies with a Smidgeon of Sourdough Discard

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A stack of 5 ranger cookies with sourdough discard sit in the foreground. In the background is a glass jar filled with the cookies

These ranger cookies are like oatmeal cookies with shredded coconut and dried fruit upgrades. They also contain a sourdough discard flax egg.

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How to Normalize BYO Containers in the US

Posted on February 9, 2023February 11, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Grassroots initiative US Reduces connects eco-conscious consumers with local businesses that accept BYO containers. Join us!

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Cook Less and Eat Better with a Continuous Menu

Posted on February 2, 2023March 6, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Honeynut squash halves are arranged in a pan, cut side up. A small sprig of fresh rosemary fills the hollow of each squash half.

A continuous menu repurposes some elements of one meal into the next to reduce wasted food, save time and money and produce tasty dishes.

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Amazing Peanut Butter Cookies With a Sourdough Discard Flax Egg

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A dozen peanut butter cookies made with a sourdough discard flax egg cools in a cooling rack. The rack sits on a white and grey marble background.

Bake perfect peanut butter cookies when eggs are scarce and sourdough discard is plentiful. No one will even notice this egg substitution.

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"Bring me back" Last week, I visited family and f "Bring me back" Last week, I visited family and friends in Canada and Friday in Montreal at @lepetitdep, saw these delicious soups from @latina_cuisine, sold in returnable mason jars. If you look at the Latina Cuisine website, you can buy their products at many locations in Montreal, including some IGA grocery stores! (You can find them in a handful of stores in the Ottawa area also.) We have, for the most part, a centralized food system that cranks out ultra-processed, ultra-profitable "food" that can be shipped long distances thanks in part to indestructible, chemical-leaching, single-use plastic packaging. Our health, the environment (and our taste buds) need local, affordable, real food for everyone, crafted by small producers and sold in reusable, refillable containers. Don't these look appetizing? . . . . . #jars #jarporn #masonjars #reusables #reuserevolution #refillable #wastenotwantnot #sustainablelifestyle #sustainablefoodsystems #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreelifestyle #breakfreefromplastic #plasticpollution #plasticisfossilfuel #plasticfreejuly #plasticfreeforthesea #plasticfreeoceans #wastefreeliving #lowwasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowastelifestyle #zerowasteliving #zerowastetips #zerowastehome #zerowastechef #climatecrisis #thereisnoplanetb #loveyourmother
I’m so excited! I’ll be at @rainbow_grocery on I’m so excited! I’ll be at @rainbow_grocery on Sunday, April 16th from 11am to 2pm, sewing produce bags out of donated fabric, handing those out and signing copies of my book. Rainbow is bulk heaven. If you ever visit San Francisco and are into zero waste at all or low waste or whatever you want to call it, you must visit. One year for my birthday, I asked to go there. After I sew and sign, I’ll stock up on all the stuff I’ve run out of, like looseleaf puerh tea and cacao nibs (I brew them together... OMG... I will have to post a Reel about that). My friend @debrabaida says if Rainbow doesn’t have it, it doesn’t exist. I think she’s right! I hope I can meet some of you in person that day. I’m really looking forward to it. Can you tell?
Thank you for asking for my food-waste busting adv Thank you for asking for my food-waste busting advice, @kristinhos of @outsidemagazine! "I decided I needed to tackle my food waste problem at its source, so I hit up the Zero-Waste Chef Anne-Marie Bonneau for some tips. The good news? Her advice was not daunting. I didn’t have to make big, wholesale changes to my diet or lifestyle, and I immediately started saving money at the grocery store. And that silver scrap bin on my countertop? These days, it’s been much slower to fill." Link in profile for full article. . . . . . #nofoodwaste #stopfoodwaste #lovefoodhatewaste #zerofoodwaste #savefood #reducefoodwaste #wastenotwantnot #sustainablelifestyle #intentionalliving #plasticfreelifestyle #breakfreefromplastic #fermentedfoods #ferment #kitchentips #wastefreeliving #lowwasteliving #slowfoodmovement #slowlivingmovement #artofslowliving #zerowastejourney #zerowastelifestyle #zerowasteliving #zerowastetips #zerowastekitchen #zerowastehome #zerowastechef #climatecrisis #thereisnoplanetb
Even your carnivore eaters will devour this beanie Even your carnivore eaters will devour this beanie shepherds pie. And you’ll reduce wasted food when you make this highly adaptable recipe with what’s on hand. You’ll need random beans, vegetables and potatoes. This tastes really good with tomatoes and mushrooms but don’t worry if you don’t have those. A bit of miso or spoonful of soy sauce will add umami if you don’t have mushrooms. Maybe you have a bit of red wine. Add a generous splash of that. Get creative with what’s on hand. And taste as you go! Here is the non-recipe recipe: 💫 If you have mushrooms, sauté those in olive oil until they have released their water and browned. Set aside. 💫 In the same, now-empty pan, sauté random, bite-size vegetables for about 5 minutes. Add more olive oil if necessary. I used two small carrots and all the parts of a bunch of broccolini (you can eat all the parts, including any leaves). Set those vegetables aside. 💫 Next, sauté an onion or shallots or a small leek until softened. Stir in herbs. I used previously fresh sage I had dried after Thanksgiving. 💫 Stir in tomatoes if you have them. I have a few jars of frozen roasted tomatoes left from the fall. I added half a jar. 💫 Stir in cooked beans. I used pinto and white beans cooked a couple of days earlier in my pressure cooker. Add salt and pepper to taste. 💫 If you’re using an oven-proof pan, spread the beans into an even layer. Or move them to a baking dish. Layer on sauteéd vegetables. 💫 Boil bite-size pieces of potatoes (skin on if organic), drain when cooked, add milk and butter of choice, salt and paper to taste and mash. You can make these a day or two in advance. Layer over the vegetables. 💫 Place the shepherd’s pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake in a 400F oven for about 25 minutes. Broil the top for the last few minutes to brown the potatoes. This large shepherd’s pie feeds us for a few meals. Cook less, eat more. Enjoy!
"The most important thing an individual can do is "The most important thing an individual can do is be a little less of an individual and join together with others in movements large enough to make change." — Bill McKibben, 350.org founder Yesterday's IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report is a summary of the previous sections of the IPCC's mammoth sixth assessment. It shows we haven't done enough to address the climate crisis but also that we have never been better equipped to tackle it. You may be asking yourself what you can do. One thing we can all do is find our people by joining a climate-focused group such as @350org, @sunrisemvmnt, @indigenousclimateaction, @nrdc_org, @earthjustice ... There are many. And if you have eco-anxiety, working with other concerned citizens can help. . . . . . #IPCC #IPCCreport #globalgoals #keepitintheground #loveearth #noplanetb #strikeforclimate #thereisnoplanetb #plasticisfossilfuel #climatecrisis #climateemergency #extinctioncrisis #climatechangeawareness #climatecrisisisreal #climatechangeisreal #environmentalactivism #climatechangesolutions #climatesolutions #climatejustice #climateactionnow #globalwarmingisreal #drawdown #drought #wildfires #environmentalracism #climateaction #actonclimate #loveyourmother
I’m out of dish blocks and dish soap 😮 No pro I’m out of dish blocks and dish soap 😮 No problem! I can make dish soap! Here’s how: 🫧 Heat 2 cups of water. 🫧 Turn off the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of shredded bar soap. 🫧 After the soap melts, stir in 1 teaspoon of washing soda. 🫧 Let the soap sit for several hours or overnight. Add 15 drops of essential oil if you’d like scented dish soap. If it’s too thick to use, give it a whir with an immersion blender. Store in a pump and use as needed. I made this batch with Good Soap. Dr. Bronner’s is good. This is not super sudsy like the commercial stuff but it gets the job done and doesn’t cost very much to make. If you can’t find washing soda, you can make it by heating baking soda. See my recipe index for that and this dish soap.
Out of baking powder? If you have cream of tarter Out of baking powder? If you have cream of tarter and baking soda on hand, you can “make” it. Sift together 2 parts cream of tartar and 1 part baking soda. Sift and use immediately. Here, I’ve used the baking powder to bake sourdough discard biscuits. Lemon juice mixed with baking soda can also replace baking powder. Mix 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder the recipe calls for and use immediately. Link in profile for 8 more staples that are easy to make yourself.
A lower waste lifestyle should save you money, not A lower waste lifestyle should save you money, not bankrupt you. Yes, some aspects of zero-waste living cost more (unpackaged farmers' market produce versus a discount grocer that packages everything in plastic). But others aspects will save money—eating all the food you buy instead of throwing some out, eating lower on the food chain, buying in bulk when you can (for many items, not all). These nine ideas are just some of the ways to reduce waste and save money. . . . . . #frugal #thriftlife #secondhandfirst #makedo #buyless #sustainablelifestyle #simpleliving #foodwaste #zerofoodwaste #lovefoodhatewaste #wastefreeliving #lowwasteliving #slowfoodmovement #slowlivingmovement #artofslowliving #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreelifestyle #breakfreefromplastic #plasticfreejuly #plasticpollutes #zerowastejourney #zerowasteliving #zerowastelifestyle #zerowastetips #kitchentips #zerowastechef #climateemergency #thereisnoplanetb
UPDATE: The 200 spots have filled! Thank you to ev UPDATE: The 200 spots have filled! Thank you to everyone who registered. Keep an eye out for the next starter class in a couple of months. —————— Every time I pull a loaf of sourdough bread out of the oven, I'm amazed that it contains only three ingredients: flour, water and salt. (Okay, this raisin loaf contains four ingredients.) Before you can witness this amazing transformation, you need to start a sourdough starter. Learn how in my next free online sourdough starter class, Friday, April 7th at 9am PT/12pm ET. Bring a jar, some flour and your questions! Want a gluten-free starter? The starter method is the same. Teff or buckwheat work well. (And if you use teff, you can also make injera.) Link in profile for more info and to register. This class tends to fill up pretty fast. . . . . . #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbaker #sourdoughlove #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughdiscard #flourwatersalt #fermentedfoods #fermented #wildfermentation #wildyeast #kitchentips #foodmadewithlove #sustainablelifestyle #simpleliving #wastefreeliving #intentionalliving #slowfoodmovement #slowlivingmovement #artofslowliving #breakfreefromplastic #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreelifejuly #zerowastejourney #zerowastelifestyle #zerowastekitchen #zerowastetips #zerowastechef #thereisnoplanetb
Clean rust from jars and lids with DIY citrus scou Clean rust from jars and lids with DIY citrus scouring powder! This jar had been filled with hair conditioner and sat in the shower, where the jar mouth and lid developed rust. If you ferment anything, you may have some rusty jars and lids. Clean those jars up easily with homemade scouring powder with citrus zest. It easily removed all the rust from this jar and lots from the lid. To make it, combine 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup washing soda and 1 to 2 tablespoons ground dried lemon and orange zest. See my website for the full instructions (link in profile). Don’t have washing soda? You can make that too! Simply bake baking soda to transform it into washing soda. See yesterday’s post for the abbreviated instructions for that or my website for the full recipe. Get more out of the citrus you eat. Put the scraps to work and keep your jars clean.
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