EcoOtters

Today is the last day I am doing my challenge before I leave for spring break, I am glad I stuck with it!

I can incorporate using an entire vegetable during my next meal prep by keeping edible skins on, turning tops and stems into sauces, stir-fries, or sautés. I can save scraps as well and use to make broth.

Spending time outdoors helps me appreciate my surroundings more and it helps me appreciate nature. It also helps me feel relaxed.

As for my diet, I initially wanted to follow a vegan one, but I was not successful. However, with lent I managed to cut out more meat and really focus on my greens as main portions. My source of protein mostly came from chicken and not beef.

I was surprised to see how often I managed to carpool this month. I actually rarely drove my own car. I carpooled to and from work, school, and even did errands.

Despite not checking in everyday, I definitely tried my best in completing my daily actions. Most mornings (when I don’t work early), after breakfast, I take my grandfather who is wheelchair-bound on a walk around our block. That takes aproximately 15-20 minutes depending how far we go.

seaweed pesto pasta recipe i'm making this weekend! i hope it comes out great. i like both pesto and seaweed, so i'm sure i'll enjoy it. i've never cooked seaweed before, though. Seaweed Pesto Pasta - Edible Seattle

My final post! Historically to get around (because I don't have a car) I would mostly rely on carpooling/ paying friends in gas money for rides, or ubering if I had some extra funds to spend. i would take the bus on occasion, but it takes much longer so I wasn't a big fan of that. For my eco challenge, I chose to take the bus every day that I...

I made clam chowder! It was super easy, turned out amazing, and lasted me 2 meals afterward. I usually go down to the Fish Hopper at the Wharf and buy a bread bowl, but I decided to try making the recipe myself to save money!!

Since starting this challenge, I have been working on controlling my portion sizes, and taking only what I will actually be able to finish, I can always go back for more if I am still hungry afterwards!