Blog — earth day

An Appeeling Way to Boost Nutrition I love texture in my cooking and enjoy experimenting with different techniques. On a whim, I tried adding a browning banana, peel and all, to my smoothie and I was surprised to find how smooth and frothy it became! And there was no trace of grittiness. I thought, I’m onto something! Plus there’s over 30% more nutrients in the peel than in the fruit alone so double bonus. It saves time when you don’t have to peel all your fruit and veggies first. Even if you have to cut or peel, there are still...

Industry Expert & Trend Watcher Chef Mareya Shares Her ‘Cool 10 Trends’ in Sustainability for Earth Month New products, services and habit shifts can help prevent the number one cause of methane emissions According to the USDA, around 40% of all food produced in the US is thrown out, translating to over 133 billion pounds and over $161 billion worth of loss.  Food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the U.S.  and the largest contributor of methane emissions.  Food waste is burning up the planet. Chef Mareya, Mareya Ibrahim, is a 28+ year veteran of...

Mareya Ibrahim works to reduce food waste through sharing ways to prolong food life and use all parts of produce. Changes made to help the Earth: Reduces food waste through sharing ways to use all parts of produce and created a product to prolong life of fresh produce Ongoing efforts: Tries to eat a mostly plant-based diet, opts for organic and Fair Trade where possible, makes conscious decisions about meat intake Life ethos to do better for the Earth: Live like your children are inheriting your legacy I’ve been an environmentalist for most of my life, so ‘precycling’ (thinking about what I’m doing...

IT's about time to get grillin' Growing up, I learned how to grill from my dad. It didn’t matter what time of year it was. Even in the middle of January with a foot of snow on the ground, you could find my father on the deck in a parka, boots and a spatula in hand, with the tantalizing smell of grilled chicken, fish, steak and veggies wafting throughout the neighborhood. As an adult I carry on that grilling tradition. After all, grilling is almost fail-proof. You can cook just about anything, even dessert and pizza, and have it taste...