I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
Well, Since I've been so sick this week, food waste is at an all time minimum! It's my first no waste week, and it's mostly explained by me hardly cooking anything and us scavanging the fridge for anything etable. But I'll take it, with the holiday coming up, I'm afraid we may have too much next week.
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Showing posts with label Friday Food Waste. Show all posts
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
That's what I get for bragging! Last week, I blogged about 3 mushrooms, and that was it. Then today I actually cleaned the fridge and found quite a few things that should have been tossed last week! Oh well.
1) Pozole (pork and hominy soup) I pulled from the freezer and promptly forgot about.
2)Yogurt-I bought a ton of this when it was almost free, and although we ate about 7 packages, the last one was just too much.
3)Buttercream Frosting-I made a bunch of pumpkin cookies for a bake sale and had this left over. I was going to make a cake or something, but it's just 2 of us and we would have eaten it all. I'd rather it go in the trash than on my hips!
4)1/2 roll phyllo dough-this kills me, but I just didn't get to my second batch or phyllo rolls in time and this dough is not good when not fresh
5) tiny bit of porkchops/mashed potatoes-WAY OLD! Gross.
6)1 T cream cheese
7) 1 T blue cheese
That's what I get for bragging! Last week, I blogged about 3 mushrooms, and that was it. Then today I actually cleaned the fridge and found quite a few things that should have been tossed last week! Oh well.
1) Pozole (pork and hominy soup) I pulled from the freezer and promptly forgot about.
2)Yogurt-I bought a ton of this when it was almost free, and although we ate about 7 packages, the last one was just too much.
3)Buttercream Frosting-I made a bunch of pumpkin cookies for a bake sale and had this left over. I was going to make a cake or something, but it's just 2 of us and we would have eaten it all. I'd rather it go in the trash than on my hips!
4)1/2 roll phyllo dough-this kills me, but I just didn't get to my second batch or phyllo rolls in time and this dough is not good when not fresh
5) tiny bit of porkchops/mashed potatoes-WAY OLD! Gross.
6)1 T cream cheese
7) 1 T blue cheese
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
Hardly any waste this week...I'm proud of myself. I would take a picture of the 3 button mushrooms that were sliming up a zip loc, but my husband has the camera at the beach. Not to bad, though!
I do have a fridge FULL of veggies, so I'll have to make sure it all gets used or else next week will look bad, and I'll be mad at myself. I already made some butternut squash (plus carrots, celery, onion) soup and used up the rest of the cream to make it VERY decadent. And I've got veggie/meatball soup on the agenda as well, so we should be okay.
Hardly any waste this week...I'm proud of myself. I would take a picture of the 3 button mushrooms that were sliming up a zip loc, but my husband has the camera at the beach. Not to bad, though!
I do have a fridge FULL of veggies, so I'll have to make sure it all gets used or else next week will look bad, and I'll be mad at myself. I already made some butternut squash (plus carrots, celery, onion) soup and used up the rest of the cream to make it VERY decadent. And I've got veggie/meatball soup on the agenda as well, so we should be okay.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
This first picture happened Monday. I decided to eat a pretzel and cheese snack pack that, when I looked, had expired 12/09. It had obviously been lying around our house for a VERY long time. I was desperate and tried it anyway, and the pretzel was horribly stale.
I also pitched 1/3 of a can of Kraft Parmesan. I had got it out for my husband to use on the spaghetti and he never put it away. It sat on the counter all night, so I didn't trust it. I did get 4 cans of grated parm for free from Bi Lo a few weeks ago, so that took out the sting.
Other than that, I pitched 2 breakfast sausage links that I thought were long gone and 3 chicken tenders that I was going to give the dog but then didn't because of her stomach "issues". You're welcome for using the word issues and not explaining in detail the horrible things that have been happening in her box at night!
This first picture happened Monday. I decided to eat a pretzel and cheese snack pack that, when I looked, had expired 12/09. It had obviously been lying around our house for a VERY long time. I was desperate and tried it anyway, and the pretzel was horribly stale.
I also pitched 1/3 of a can of Kraft Parmesan. I had got it out for my husband to use on the spaghetti and he never put it away. It sat on the counter all night, so I didn't trust it. I did get 4 cans of grated parm for free from Bi Lo a few weeks ago, so that took out the sting.
Other than that, I pitched 2 breakfast sausage links that I thought were long gone and 3 chicken tenders that I was going to give the dog but then didn't because of her stomach "issues". You're welcome for using the word issues and not explaining in detail the horrible things that have been happening in her box at night!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
It started with two bags of Spatz's garlic toast...which kills me. We currently live 12 hours South of the little local bakery in Michigan that produces these culinary miracles (okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but they're really good). I love them with cheddar cheese spread, but I especially love them in French onion soup. So when I stocked up this summer, I put them in the freezer like I usually do. But this time they got REALLY freezer burned and tasted terrible. I guess I wasn't in the mood for French Onion Soup when it was over 100 degrees this summer.
On the plus side, I did find that Texas Toast will do in a pinch to float in your soup. It was pretty tasty.
The rest of our food waste was one lonely tamale. It was part of a combination platter at a Mexican restaurant we tried. It must have been freezer burn week, because that's what this tamale tasted like. I hated it, my husband hated it, so we tossed it.
Not a bad week as far as food waste goes...
It started with two bags of Spatz's garlic toast...which kills me. We currently live 12 hours South of the little local bakery in Michigan that produces these culinary miracles (okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but they're really good). I love them with cheddar cheese spread, but I especially love them in French onion soup. So when I stocked up this summer, I put them in the freezer like I usually do. But this time they got REALLY freezer burned and tasted terrible. I guess I wasn't in the mood for French Onion Soup when it was over 100 degrees this summer.
On the plus side, I did find that Texas Toast will do in a pinch to float in your soup. It was pretty tasty.
The rest of our food waste was one lonely tamale. It was part of a combination platter at a Mexican restaurant we tried. It must have been freezer burn week, because that's what this tamale tasted like. I hated it, my husband hated it, so we tossed it.
Not a bad week as far as food waste goes...
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
It was a great week for us this time. The only waste this week was 1/2 of a lime (not pictured because it was thrown away by my husband).
I was unhappy with all of the stuff I tossed last week, so I went to great lengths to save everything. I ate a very sad looking salad with sort of wilted looking lettuce and a mushy tomato. It tasted fine, but I normally would have just tossed it...one more day and I would have had to. I also packed a sad looking dinner last night...3 day old eggplant parm, and cauliflower in cheese sauce that was on it's last legs. I really wanted to toss it and get take out, but I didn't! I also made sure to serve cut up veggies at every meal so they didn't go to waste. I find if I don't cut em up, we don't bother to eat them.
It was a great week for us this time. The only waste this week was 1/2 of a lime (not pictured because it was thrown away by my husband).
I was unhappy with all of the stuff I tossed last week, so I went to great lengths to save everything. I ate a very sad looking salad with sort of wilted looking lettuce and a mushy tomato. It tasted fine, but I normally would have just tossed it...one more day and I would have had to. I also packed a sad looking dinner last night...3 day old eggplant parm, and cauliflower in cheese sauce that was on it's last legs. I really wanted to toss it and get take out, but I didn't! I also made sure to serve cut up veggies at every meal so they didn't go to waste. I find if I don't cut em up, we don't bother to eat them.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
Before I share with you what I tossed this week, I'd like to share with you what I saved! I used 1/4 of a carton of whipping cream (left over from the fondue), 1/6 bottle of white wine (practically unbelievable that I left a glass sitting there), the end of an onion and my last clove of garlic to make an unbelievable yummy sauce. I also put chicken stock, mushrooms and butter in it. All of that sort of looked like food waste, but it took a plain piece of chicken, mashed potatoes and a can of corn and made it feel gourmet!
Now for the embarrassment...don't judge!!!
I cleaned out the fridge door and tossed a lot. Now I only do this about once every 6 months and I'm not really cool with using things after the expiration date, so it is a large waste week.
From left to right: a little bit of a yogurt smoothie, canned peaches, yeast (I replace every fall so my holiday breads are freshest), egg whites, ready whip, maraschino cherries, a tiny bit of pineapple juice, a little bit of veggie soup base, sour cream, pizza sauce, yogurt, peach jam, dressing and spray butter.
Most of this stuff was at least 3/4 gone, but not all. All excuses aside, I vow to keep working on my habits and to reduce my waste.
Before I share with you what I tossed this week, I'd like to share with you what I saved! I used 1/4 of a carton of whipping cream (left over from the fondue), 1/6 bottle of white wine (practically unbelievable that I left a glass sitting there), the end of an onion and my last clove of garlic to make an unbelievable yummy sauce. I also put chicken stock, mushrooms and butter in it. All of that sort of looked like food waste, but it took a plain piece of chicken, mashed potatoes and a can of corn and made it feel gourmet!
Now for the embarrassment...don't judge!!!
I cleaned out the fridge door and tossed a lot. Now I only do this about once every 6 months and I'm not really cool with using things after the expiration date, so it is a large waste week.
From left to right: a little bit of a yogurt smoothie, canned peaches, yeast (I replace every fall so my holiday breads are freshest), egg whites, ready whip, maraschino cherries, a tiny bit of pineapple juice, a little bit of veggie soup base, sour cream, pizza sauce, yogurt, peach jam, dressing and spray butter.
Most of this stuff was at least 3/4 gone, but not all. All excuses aside, I vow to keep working on my habits and to reduce my waste.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
This is BY FAR the worst! Two really nasty, "science project looking" pieces of pita bread. You know the tatziki I threw out last week? These were supposed to go with that. For some reason they were in a basket above the fridge where the oatmeal packets are supposed to go. I couldn't resist the close up picture. NASTY!!!
Other than that, I'm on the fence about the 1/2 cup of cole slaw left over...if my husband eats it this weekend, it's safe, if not...I'm tossing it. Time will tell.....
This is BY FAR the worst! Two really nasty, "science project looking" pieces of pita bread. You know the tatziki I threw out last week? These were supposed to go with that. For some reason they were in a basket above the fridge where the oatmeal packets are supposed to go. I couldn't resist the close up picture. NASTY!!!
Other than that, I'm on the fence about the 1/2 cup of cole slaw left over...if my husband eats it this weekend, it's safe, if not...I'm tossing it. Time will tell.....
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
Not a great week for veggies in our house...and I"m not really sure why. The quarter of an avocado and the few Tablespoons of fresh salsa were left over from a chicken southwest salad I made at least 10 days ago. I thought hubby used it all when he made his salad but I guess not! Also, some basil from the garden in the baggie...too gross to show! Then there is about 2 servings of green beans that I ignored and about 1/4 Cup of shredded carrots. Other than that are 2 pieces of pesto/sun dried tomato/chicken pizza. It's great fresh out of the oven, but the leftovers lack...so no surprise 2 pieces went by the wayside.
I vow to respect my veggies better next week! Maybe a soup or rice mixed with all leftover veggies next Thursday... I do have a large head of cabbage that I have NO idea what to do with. I guess I could make Cole slaw but would love some other ideas or good slaw recipes (I hate fried cabbage, though).
Any suggestions would be welcomed.
Not a great week for veggies in our house...and I"m not really sure why. The quarter of an avocado and the few Tablespoons of fresh salsa were left over from a chicken southwest salad I made at least 10 days ago. I thought hubby used it all when he made his salad but I guess not! Also, some basil from the garden in the baggie...too gross to show! Then there is about 2 servings of green beans that I ignored and about 1/4 Cup of shredded carrots. Other than that are 2 pieces of pesto/sun dried tomato/chicken pizza. It's great fresh out of the oven, but the leftovers lack...so no surprise 2 pieces went by the wayside.
I vow to respect my veggies better next week! Maybe a soup or rice mixed with all leftover veggies next Thursday... I do have a large head of cabbage that I have NO idea what to do with. I guess I could make Cole slaw but would love some other ideas or good slaw recipes (I hate fried cabbage, though).
Any suggestions would be welcomed.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
First off is about a cup of shredded chicken (taco flavored) mixed with Cuban black beans. My husband and I ate a ton of this, but it seemed to multiply. I only used 2 chicken breasts and one cup of black beans to start with. I'm throwing it away because I'm sick of looking at it, and after being 5 days old I won't eat it anymore.
Also a mixture of chopped pickles and onions. My husband makes this up anytime he grills sausage and always makes a ton. I teased him last weekend that I always end up throwing some away, but he insisted on making enough for 5 people, even though only 1 eats it.
And last is about 1/3 C of tatziki sauce. I thought I was going to make falafel again for dinner and we would have used this up, but I made other plans and now the cucumber in it is too watery.
Not too bad this week, I ended up throwing about 1 1/2 Cups of food away.
First off is about a cup of shredded chicken (taco flavored) mixed with Cuban black beans. My husband and I ate a ton of this, but it seemed to multiply. I only used 2 chicken breasts and one cup of black beans to start with. I'm throwing it away because I'm sick of looking at it, and after being 5 days old I won't eat it anymore.
Also a mixture of chopped pickles and onions. My husband makes this up anytime he grills sausage and always makes a ton. I teased him last weekend that I always end up throwing some away, but he insisted on making enough for 5 people, even though only 1 eats it.
And last is about 1/3 C of tatziki sauce. I thought I was going to make falafel again for dinner and we would have used this up, but I made other plans and now the cucumber in it is too watery.
Not too bad this week, I ended up throwing about 1 1/2 Cups of food away.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I've been inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I kept track of the food that I tossed.
No picture this week, it all happened so fast! But they looked just like this (didn't taste half as good as they looked).
Half of a pan of buttermilk biscuits. They were in the freezer for a few months and when I make them, they had a distinct "freezer burn" taste. We ate half for breakfast by covering the taste with butter, ham, and cheese...but tossed the other half to the birds. At least someone ate it!
No picture this week, it all happened so fast! But they looked just like this (didn't taste half as good as they looked).
Half of a pan of buttermilk biscuits. They were in the freezer for a few months and when I make them, they had a distinct "freezer burn" taste. We ate half for breakfast by covering the taste with butter, ham, and cheese...but tossed the other half to the birds. At least someone ate it!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Friday Food Waste
I'm ever so inspired by The Frugal Girl to participate in her Friday food waste movement. What a neat idea to be held accountable for the food we throw away. So this week, I took a picture of the food that I tossed.
This week I tossed one lone tomatillo. I originally bought about 20 of them, and when I made my salsa verdi, 2 were not ripe yet. Then we used one of them to make guacamole...and this poor guy was all that was left.
I also tossed a half of jar of spaghetti sauce. It's been in there for who knows how long, and I just need to be honest with myself that I'll never use it. It's accumulated some crust on the top....
And last, I made a HUGE bowl of baba ganoush last weekend. It was delicious, but just way too much. Next time I'll half the recipe and it will be perfect.
Have a great weekend!!
This week I tossed one lone tomatillo. I originally bought about 20 of them, and when I made my salsa verdi, 2 were not ripe yet. Then we used one of them to make guacamole...and this poor guy was all that was left.
I also tossed a half of jar of spaghetti sauce. It's been in there for who knows how long, and I just need to be honest with myself that I'll never use it. It's accumulated some crust on the top....
And last, I made a HUGE bowl of baba ganoush last weekend. It was delicious, but just way too much. Next time I'll half the recipe and it will be perfect.
Have a great weekend!!
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