Terrie Connell
2/05/2024 5:08 PM
It will benefit me watching my weight too. If I fill my plate up either I throw away what I don't eat. I tend to eat everything even though I'm stuffed
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Alina Olivo 3/10/2024 7:38 PMI have been able to clear a spot and plant some vegetables that my family typically buys from the store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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Terrie Connell 2/05/2024 4:05 PMIt's something that I should be doing regularly and the food waste is terrible. My husband over buys he does the grocery shopping -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Terrie Connell 2/05/2024 4:02 PMYes roasted red potatoes with rosemary and garlic either Air-Fryer or grilled -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Food WasteAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Terrie Connell 2/05/2024 4:00 PMOn my bills to get all paid off. I admit we waste way too much food it bothers -
Robert Porter 1/26/2024 5:51 PMI did my first project by fixing a leaking showerhead in my bathroom. Ya!-
Terrie Connell 2/05/2024 5:09 PMWater leaks are really bad too. I've had to get a few fixed
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