How To Eat Less Water Podcast

Send us a textEver wonder how much food we waste during Thanksgiving and its impact on our planet? With a staggering 305 million pounds of food wasted in the U.S. during this holiday alone, it's time to rethink our festive feasts. In this special episode of the Kitchen Activist Podcast, I, Florencia Ramirez, promise to equip you with practical tips and strategies to tackle this issue head-on. Whether hosting or attending, learn how to plan meals that align with your guests' preferences, helping you reduce waste and save money. By understanding what your guests enjoy, you can adjust quantities, especially of items like turkey, to ensure nothing goes to waste.Join me as we explore five impactful steps to transform your Thanksgiving meal into a more sustainable and eco-friendly celebration. From utilizing a meal plan template to harnessing the power of community, discover how you can contribute to a waste-free holiday while strengthening bonds with family and friends. As we look forward to the podcast relaunch and exciting projects on the horizon, such as the Kitchen Activist book and Collective membership, let's come together to celebrate a delicious and mindful Thanksgiving. Thank you for taking this journey with me towards a more sustainable future.Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! Click Here to get started. Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Tess Taylor shares the fascinating story behind her latest anthology, "Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens and the Hands That Tend Them." Tess's work serves as a beacon, urging humanity towards diversity, unity, and restorative hope. In this episode, we delve into gardening from the perspective of food justice and community building.  Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a fan of poetry, or someone seeking to make a difference in the world, this episode will inspire you to get your hands in the soil.The anthology is available anywhere books are sold  BUT If you'd like a signed copy, contact Pegasus Books in Berkeley,  California (on Solano Street). Tess has generously offered to come into the store to personalize your copy. About Tess Taylor:Tess Taylor lives in El Cerrito, California, where she raises artichokes on the sidewalk median strip, has four chickens in the backyard, and is working to restore a community orchard. Her work as a writer deals with place, ecology, memory, and cultural reckoning.  She published five celebrated poetry collections: The Misremembered World, The Forage House,  Last West: Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange, Work & Days, and Rift Zone.  She has also been the on-air poetry reviewer for NPR's All Things Considered for over a decade. Her work as a cultural critic appears in Harpers Magazine, The Atlantic, The Kenyon Review, Poetry, Tin House, The Times Literary Supplement, CNN, and The New York Times.  She is currently at work on two plays, one of which is a stage adaptation of her book of poems about American photographer Dorothea Lange, and later this fall, she'll release a podcast called Intimate Addresses, about six extraordinary twentieth-century artists letters, with Anna Deveare Smith, and Getty. Her latest work, Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens and the Hands that Tend Them, is a collection of contemporary gardening poems, for an era of climate crisis, which includes poems by some of the most luminary poets writing today. The word anthology means “bouquet or gathering of flowers,” and this bouquet does gather many incredible offerings of poetry. www.tesstaylor.comClick here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Ordinary appliances like the gas stove are considered harmless, but they're significant contributors to harmful emissions.  This episode exposes the shocking influence of the gas and oil industry that has led us to favor gas stoves, even with their environmental and health impacts. I also delve into the alarming data about natural gas revenue and the water volume used in fracking. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! I'll offer you tangible ways to become a kitchen activist. Small changes, like opting for a toaster oven or a single burner induction cooktop instead of a gas stove, can make a difference in reducing air pollution and improving health. Together, we can write a story of well-being for our home.Be well,FlorenciaClick here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Imagine the amount of food that ends up in the trash during the Thanksgiving holiday season. What if we told you that America alone wastes 305 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving, creating a carbon footprint equivalent to 169,000 cars driving for an entire year? Pretty shocking, right? But there's a way to make a difference. During this episode, I'll share how you can play your part in reducing food waste at your Thanksgiving table. As a Kitchen Activist, you'll make the world a better place, one dish at a time. I will guide you through a simple yet practical 11-step process to reduce food waste, save money, and serve a meal your guests genuinely appreciate. Have you ever heard of sustainable cooking? Let's break it down for you. It's all about shopping your pantry and fridge, purchasing ingredients from farms that use sustainable methods, and cooking from scratch. Not only does it save you money, but it also promotes a healthier lifestyle. But that's not all; I have a plan for your leftovers, too. Let's join forces to make this Thanksgiving different.  Let's make our kitchen choices matter. After all, it's not just about cooking a meal; it's about cooking for positive environmental change. Join me towards a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable Thanksgiving.Email me at info@eatlesswater.com for a copy of the 11 action tips. Be resplendent,FlorenciaClick here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

As I woke this morning, the aroma of my grandmother's signature lentil stew filled the air, at least in my memory. It is Dia de los Muertos—the day we honor our deceased loved ones by preparing their favorite meals. It got me thinking about the power of food, not only as a means of remembrance but also as a tool to impact our planet positively. I invite you to join me as we journey into the world of Kitchen Activism, where our meals become intentional acts of respect for our ancestors, our environment, and ourselves.Beneath the surface of every bite are stories of how our food choices impact the world. As I reminisced about my grandmothers, I realized the best way to honor them is through food, but not at the expense of the environment. How can we align our culinary traditions with our values of protecting Mother Earth? The answer lies in cooking with purpose, shopping with intention, and supporting sustainable farming practices. Together, we can transform our kitchens into powerful platforms for environmental change while carrying forward the legacy of our loved ones. So here's to a feast of activism, purpose, and memory, one meal at a time!Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Ready to transform your kitchen into a powerhouse for environmental and social change?  In this episode, I read from the INTRODUCTION  for my book in process, THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST. Let me know what you think.Here is the link to the writer's retreat I'm hosting in my home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Get ready to broaden your horizon with our in-depth chat with Dr. David White, a soil biologist making waves in the world of environmental and social change! With his background in biological sciences, he marries his love for gardening and permaculture design with his research on soil health, creating a fascinating perspective on the path to sustainability.In our conversation, we delve into topics like regenerative agriculture as a climate solution and the detrimental effects of industrial agriculture on soil organic matter. We talk about how we partner together with the Compost Tea Party,  inspiring children in the Rio School District to care for their environment. We leave no stone unturned, from soil health and composting to regenerative concepts for the future generation. Prepare to be inspired and learn how the power of your soil can help create a sustainable world for the next generation.Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Have you ever thought about the power of your kitchen? This episode of The Kitchen Activist is about to shatter your preconceptions and reveal the shocking truth about ultra-processed foods. I'm going far beyond the well-trodden path of health concerns and delving into the environmental havoc these food products can wreak - from climate change and water scarcity to deforestation and pollution. But it's not all gloom. I'm also arming you with the knowledge you need to fight back. Get ready to redefine your grocery shopping strategy, navigate the maze of ingredient labels, and embrace the benefits of organic and plant-based meals.Transform your kitchen into a hub of environmental activism. Minimizing ultra-processed food in your diet boosts your health and significantly contributes to the planet. Discover how home-cooked meals are often more resource-efficient than the so-called 'food waste reducing' ultra-processed options. The episode also challenges the popular notion that ultra-processed foods are cheaper, shedding light on the actual cost of these products. Join me, Florencia Ramirez, as we re-imagine food systems and make choices that benefit our health and collective well-being. You're not just a consumer; you're a Kitchen Activist. Tune in and take a stand!I refer to the following interview/study:Packaged Foods Labeled as Organic Have a More Healthful Profile Than Their Conventional Counterparts, According to Analysis of Products Sold in the U.S. in 2019–2020Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode is inspired by a quote written by Anais Nin. She wrote, "Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the action stems the dream again, and this interdependence produces the highest form of living." Kitchen activism is about taking our heart's desire or dreams for a better, healthier, thriving environment and turning that desire into a reality of action. In this episode, I describe how this is true in my kitchen and my life. And give you action steps to inspire the highest form of living in your life, too.  Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARYIn this week's episode, I encourage you to invite people into your kitchen to cook together. That is kitchen activism.  Each of the action steps to Kitchen Activism I discussed here in the podcast, like meal planning, shopping, and kitchen organization. It all comes together to be served on our plates. We can take control of our food choices. But it requires us to cook more often. We must cook more and reverse the downward trend of time spent in the kitchen. When we cook at home, we have the agency to reverse the trends that are happening globally to our planet. And it feels empowering. This is activism. It is delicious. And it's fun. Cooking with others is a binding experience. Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

The latest episode encourages us to let nature's rhythm as we move into Autumn inspire September resolutions for positive change in our lives and activism-- kitchen activism.Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

I was inspired to record this podcast episode after reading the first of a four-part series article about dropping groundwater totals in the United States published on August 29, 2023 New York Times.  I not only encourage you to take a look at the article for the compelling visual rendering of the fast-dropping water tables in the last 100 years but also to listen to three things you can do about it with what you eat. Here is a link to the article. Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARYWhat is at stake with our inaction to stop the causes of climate change? Today the answer comes in the harrowing images from Maui in real-time. What does tomorrow bring? We can change what is happening today with our next food shopping trip. In this episode, I connect the dots between extreme weather events caused by climate change, the burning of fossil fuels, and our food.   I offer simple action steps you can take today to align yourself with the solution.There is power in the collective,FlorenciaLINKS AND RESOURCESNYT Article mentioned in the episode.Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARYSame great content with a new name THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST. Be resplendnet,FlorenciaDownload FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYThe first season of THE HOW TO EAT LESS WATER podcast has come to an end with 70 episodes. The next season will be begin on Wednesday, August 2 with a new name THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST or BE A KITCHEN ACTIVIST (still deciding). In the meantime I will finish my two books slated for publication in Spring of 2025 by Red Hen Press. Continue to make a difference in the Kitchen, the most potent vehicle we have to rewrite this story.Be well,FlorenciaDownload FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode you will hear Jane Fonda speak about her BIG OIL RESISTANCE tour on the Santa Barbara Earth Day Stage. I had the honor and privilege to introduce this incredible activist dedicated to growing well-being for us all. You will also hear the voice of Nalleli Cobo, the recipient of this year's Environmental Hero Award, an award I received in 2018 . After listening to this episode you will: be inspired to think of ways to move away from fossil fuels in your home, food, and communitythink twice before you vote for elected officials who receive money from big oilstop making excuses about being to busy to volunteer because if Jane Fonda has the time after filming 3 movies over the past 12 months, so do werealize that when we empower people, like Jane does with her work to raise wages for tipped workers, or to lower pregnancy rates for teens, is climate justice activismUnfortunately, I didn't have video that included the second Environmental Hero Award, Cesar Aguirre at the time of this episode airing. But the SB Earth Day website should have the video presentation in its entirety within days of this recording on Youtube and on their Facebook page. I encourage you to watch. Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.Be resplendent,FlorenciaLinks and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode I'm joined by Jacqui Burge, founder and CEO of XO/ Jacqui and other successful companies, including Desk Yogi. We begin the conversation by discussing the poster that hangs in her MOVE Sanctuary yoga studio located in Ojai, California that reads, HOPE IS FOR LOSERS. This launches us in a powerful discussion of how Jacqui turns her hope into action exemplified in her latest venture XO/Jacqui. Her organic protein powder, formulated to provide strong + vital menopause support went from idea to market in  in 6 months!After listening to Jacqui you will: be inspired to act on those ideas that you've been chewing onlearn to hone your own skill set to manifest what you want to bring into the world starting with your health get some great action tips on how to stay strong and healthy in the last decade of your lifecome to see menopause as a time of beautiful transitionlearn how her organic protein powders supports her local communityThru May 1, all orders receive free shipping. And sign up for the XO/ Jacqui newsletter to receive 15% off your first order. Visit the website to learn more.Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.Be resplendent,FlorenciaLinks and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

PODCAST SUMMARYI mention the following people or organizations in this podcast. earthday.orgsbearthday.orgMeet me at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara to celebrate Earth Day this year on April 29 & 30. Find me at the EAT LESS WATER booth and on the main stage to MC this year's CEC ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH HERO from 2-3 on Sunday, April 30.Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookReach me at info@eatlesswater.com

PODCAST SUMMARYI mention the following people or organizations in this podcast. BioneersLiberty EcosystemsNew Energy NexusDowntown Crenshaw RisingJoanna MacyDr. Muriilo's Organic Tequila- Alquimia TequilaI end the podcast with the following poem written by Rainier Maria Rilke:Earth, Isn't This What You WantEarth, isn't this what you want? To arise in us, invisible?Is it not your dream, to enter us so whollythere's nothing left outside us to see?What, if not transformation,is your deepest purpose? Earth, my love,I want it too. Believe me,no more of your springtimes are neededto win me over—even one floweris more than enough. Before I was namedI belonged to you. I see no other lawbut yours, and know I can trustthe death you will bring.See, I live. On what?Childhood and future are equally present.Sheer abundance of beingfloods my heart.Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookReach me at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:Dirty Dozen ListUnited Farm WorkersClick here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYHave you ever had days that were starting to feel or taste like a soup that was missing a crucial spice?   This episode was inspired by my recent feelings of blandness that started to set in. This caused me to do an inventory of the seven ingredients that have come to be my guiding post for living. Upon reflection, it became clear that I was heavy on some and sporadic with others and it was impacting the flavor of my "life's soup." This is what I know to be true for myself.  My ability to bring about positive change through my activism in my own home kitchen and beyond is directly connected to my vitality which is directly related to the presence of the 7 essential ingredients (listed below) in my days.  You may find your list of ingredients is the same or similar to the one below. Or maybe you want to adopt this one as your own.  Either way, as activists we need to clarify our essential ingredients so we can feel good to do good. The 7 Ingredients for Good Living1. Work with Purpose2. Meditate3. Connect with Nature4. Move Your Body5. Connect with People6. Have Fun7. Cook with Purpose Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYMarch 22 is World Water Day. The holiday, initiated by the United Nations in 1993, serves as a reminder that we must protect and conserve this limited vital resource. Water scarcity is too real for many people on the globe. Did you know one in three people around the world lacks access to safe water? That's 2.2 billion people who do not have access to clean water as many of us do. And according to Charity Water, women and girls around the world lose 200 million hours every day walking or water. And it is predicted half the world's population will experience water scarcity, a situation expected to result in the deaths of millions and an unprecedented rise in military conflicts. The wars of the future will be fought for water, not oil.We can make a difference drop by drop. In this episode I expand on the following eight action tips:1. Eat Food in Season2. Reduce Food Waste3. Don't Pollute Water 4. Support Organic Agriculture5. Take Part in Beach and Waterway Clean-Ups6. Collect Rainwater7. Collect and Reuse Water From your Kitchen Sink and Shower8. Share Your StoryThank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.Be resplendent,FlorenciaLinks and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

You are invited to join me at this year's compost tea party! Send me an email at info@eatlesswater.com if you want to join or would like info on how to throw your own tea party.  Below is the Press Release for the event:RIO DEL NORTE TO HOST “COMPOST TEA PARTY” TO SAVE WATER ON WORLD WATER DAY More than 500 students and community volunteers will come together MARCH 22, 2023 to learn how to create pesticide-free landscapes that sequester carbon and save water and will be treated to a special pesticide-free lunch.Oxnard, CA. — In response to global warming and the mega-drought gripping most of the Southwest, Rio Del Norte School students will participate in a school-wide “compost tea party” on Wednesday, March 22, World Water Day, to shower their school grounds with an all-natural soil-enriching brew. Community experts and volunteers will guide 500 pre-kindergarten to 5th-grade students to douse the school's landscape, gardens, orchard, and play areas with the “tea” in order to build pesticide-free, nutrient-rich soil that will better sequester carbon from the air and save water. Students will also participate in 19 nature-based climate solution workshops led by experts from within the community. We will also have the River Song Band performing some of their smash hits led by Dr. John Puglisi, Rio School District's Superintendent. “The goal of the compost tea party is to engage the community to eliminate petroleum-based fertilizers and glyphosate pesticides, which the World Health Organization concluded in 2015 probably cause cancer in humans,” said Florencia Ramirez, Oxnard author of the book Eat Less Water, podcaster and director of the Pesticide Free Soil Project, a youth-led organization. “Playgrounds, parks, and gardens are part of the solution to save water on this planet because healthy soil that is untreated with chemicals can hold water up to 1,000 times more than treated soil. The compost tea party is an event to empower young people who want to turn their hope for a healthy environment into action. ”In addition to preparing the compost tea and applying it to the school's landscape and garden, students will learn about soil science from David White, PhD., Executive Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture in Ojai, beneficial bugs from Ron Whitehurst, owner of the world-renowned Rincon-Vitova Insectaries in Ventura, and other topics related to soil, organic food, compost, and decomposition from seventeen additional workshop leaders across the county from Ventura County Farm to School, Rio School District's Farm to School, Oxnard Union High School District's Farm to School, Master Gardeners, Oxnard High School Culinary Arts, Once Upon a Watershed, etc. The Oxnard High School Food Service & Hospitality students, led by teacher Ms. Debra Gallagher, are looking forward to working with the younger students. “Teaching kids how to prepare healthy snacks using garden vegetables while conserving water will be a fun challenge,” says student chef Harley Louis, junior. “When we run the blender bike workshop for the students we will be teaching them about alternative forms of energy and how to make a healthy drink at the same time,” says Elisa Barragan, senior Food Service student. This will be the second time the Food Service students have volunteered for the Compost Tea Party. Alumni and current college tutor for the program, Ms. Paula Perez, remembers her experience at the Compost Tea Party as “ exciting to be able to teach the students and see how well they retained what they were learning.”Students, staff, and volunteers will eat lunch made with locally-sourced ingredients planned and prepared by Rio School District's Child Nutrition Services. The event is made possible with financial support from CALEPA to The Encampment.&nb

EPISODE SUMMARYOn this episode, I'm joined by Beatriz Barnes, a sophomore in high school, and journalist on her school paper. After Bea reached out to me with a series of thoughtful questions for her school paper for an article she wrote on EAT LESS WATER and regenerative agriculture, I invited her to the podcast to ask me the questions.  I think you will be as impressed by Bea and her questions as I was. Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.Be resplendent,FlorenciaLinks and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYOrganic food is more expensive than its conventional counterpart most of the time. This especially the case for animal proteins like eggs, dairy, and meat. But it is it worth the extra $$? What are we really paying for when we reach for a third party certified organic labeled food like USDA Organic? And how can we know it is organic?  I answer these questions plus explain some of the following basics around organic guidelines:What does the organic certification mean?When is the third party organic certification important?Is BUY LOCAL the same as organic?Is the Organic Certified label needed at the farmers' market?By the end of the episode you will have at least three reasons to support organic agriculture at the farmers' market and your neighborhood grocery store.Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any question, comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go direct to me inbox.Be resplendent,FlorenciaLinks and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYI love this episode. You will find so much inspiration embedded in these 30 minutes of conversation with Integrative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Geeta Maker Clark. After my conversation with this incredible human, a new idea emerged, inspired by her FOOD As POWER course she teaches with her medical students to middle schoolers in South Chicago.I have a feeling that I am not the only one who will walk away from this episode feeling new energy to do the work I'm designed to do just like Geeta. You can learn more about Dr. Geeta maker Clark here.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARYThe kitchen is the heart of very home regardless of size or design. Think back to gatherings you've either hosted or attended, doesn't the party always migrate to the kitchen? The reason is because the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the place we go to be nourished. But is our kitchen reflecting the type of heart we want to spread to the world? Consider these facts:The home kitchen is the largest producer of food waste at 43%. This is more than restaurants (40%), farms (12%), and food manufacturers (2%).Each home refrigerator generates 100 pounds of food waste each year.27% of homes have more than one kitchen, doubling if not tripling the amount of food waste generated. In this episode, I talk about why refrigerator organization is essential if we are to cut down our kitchen food waste. I offer a couple action tips or guiding principle that work for me (after many failed attempts and refrigerator organization) to help you streamline your refrigerator starting now.I describe the following refrigerator ad in the podcast that set us on the path of food waste. Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

EPISODE SUMMARY Chocolate is the #1 gift on Valentine's Day, totaling 2.4 billion pounds. When expressed in water, that equals about 448 billion gallons of water. On this episode I cover a lot of ground including:the difference between blue and green water and why that mattersthe impact of chocolate on both deforestation and as a driver of reforestationand I provide action steps we can take to buy chocolate that protects rainforests starting this Valentine's DayOn this episode I mention the following: Ex-Voto Chocolate, Organic Fair bean-to bar chocolate. I also mention the following article And if you like this episode and want more on chocolate, revisit a past episode with more info and action tips...because you can never have enough chocolate.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Episode SummaryReach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com if you'd like me to send you the meal planning template I use to plan my dinners.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Episode Summary:Let this be the year you grow well-being for yourself and the planet. But having the desire to do something, even a heart desire doesn't always lead to sustained action. What are the things holding us back from doing the things that are important to us? And what methods can we utilize to help us stay on track with our goals, resolutions, heats desires in 2023 and beyond? These are some of the questions I pose to Michele Nevarez, an expert on human behavior and author of BEYOND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. This episode provides us the action steps needed to clear the path of excuses so we WILL grow-wellbeing together!Learn how you can stay connected with Michele Nevarez at www.beyondei.inc and find out how you can join the life-changing Emotional Intelligence Certification NOW ENROLLING.Get a copy of Michele's book, BEYOND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Summary Episode: The water footprint of butter is 3602 gallons of fresh water. In this season that requires a tremendous amount of butter, there is a simple and clear action step to make a difference in our food choices--organic butter.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

EPISODE SUMMARYDeck the Halls Sustainably and give the gift of well-being by donating to a non-profit organization doing tremendous work like Paso Pacifico.Use the link to give any size donation. https://pasopacifico.org/project/saving-sea-turtles/Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop online at www.eatlesswater.com. Come join me for shopping, sipping, and celebrating all things good on Sunday, December 11 from 11-4 inside the shop.EPISODE SUMMARYWhat is B Corp, Regenerative Food Certification, and Upcycled Food? Let Jennifer Piette, founder, and CEO of LA-Based (soon an island in Maine-based) Narrative Food be your guide into the cutting-edge trends in the food world that are part of the solution of planetary health. And the best part is you can bring these food products that tell good stories to your pantry with a click of a button.Use this link to shop  Narrative FoodLinks and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop online at www.eatlesswater.com. Come join me for shopping, sipping, and celebrating all things good on Sunday, December 11 from 11-4 inside the shop. EPISODE SUMMARYArtificial tree or real tree? What are the most sustainable holiday decoration ideas and great gift ideas to grow well-being. All this and more you will find in this episode to deck your halls more sustainably. Here are some links I mention in the episode to find a list of organic tree farms in a handful of states (including the organic farm I mentioned in the show located in Somis, California).  And visit LOCAL HARVEST, a tremendous resource for organic farms near you and ones that ship their harvest to your door.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop online at www.eatlesswater.com.Episode Summary:In this episode I share how through observing my son Joaquin plan and execute his birthday dinner, I realized that the best meals (defined as meals that grow well-being for you, the planet, and the ones you love) are achieved in four acts:Act one:The meal planAct two:Food procurement (shopping for food with care)Act three:CookingAct four: Setting the stage for the enjoyment and nourishment of the foodThis a great podcast to set the stage for a delicious Thanksgiving (and I mean more than the food).Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the The Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop on line at www.eatlesswater.com.Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And right about now is when I'm thinking about the guest list, menu, and shopping list. And while this holiday is my favorite with the focus on gratitude, cooking, and sharing food, we collectively throw away more food on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.Consider these statistics:On Thanksgiving we throw away in the United States, 305 million pounds of food.This waste has a carbon footprint of 1.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the same as 169,000 cars driving for a full year.The water footprint of the wasted food is 1 billion gallons of water. This wasted water is equivalent to the amount used by everyone in New York City for three and a half months. (source: ReFed)The Center for Biological Diversity breaks down Thanksgiving food waste as follows:200 million pounds of turkey are thrown out.150 million pounds of side dishes like veggies, mashed potatoes.14 million pounds of dinner rolls.Collectively, we throw away $293 million and about 40% of our turkeys. I know that we can all do better.  I can do better. In the latest episode, I offer 10 action tips we can each do to curb food waste at our holiday table whether you are hosting or contributing a dish or two but is your freezer ready for leftovers? Listen for 7 steps to get your freezer organized and ready.Send an email to info@eatlesswater.com if you'd like me to send the "10 Action steps to stop food waste at your Thanksgiving Table."Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the The Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop on line at www.eatlesswater.com.Send an email to info@eatlesswater.com if you'd like me to send the "10 Action steps to stop food waste at your Thanksgiving Table."Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

EPISODE  SUMMARY:Did you know  2,000,000 flower blossoms are tapped by the bees for every one pound of honey. These and more interesting facts about bees are shared by Katie Metzger, a  beekeeper and owner of Hanai Hives in the North Shore of Oahu.But more importantly in this episode you will learn action steps we can all implement NOW to save bees.   Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

EPISODE SUMMARYI have reinstated the Sunday dinner. What that simply means to me is it's a day when I make dinner more of a production. I think it's really important to have one day of the week set aside to make more elaborate dishes. These are the days that you make those recipes that you say, I'll make it when I have more time. These are the meals you set aside to make those more elaborate meals remembering that what is considered "elaborate" for one home cook is different for another. So for me, elaborate is the day that we make lasagna or empanadas or homemade pasta.When we carve out one time a week or month to gather for a special meal, we are building deeper relationships while at the same time growing well-being for the planet.In this episode, I offer a few ideas to get you started to reinstitute the "Sunday" dinner, regardless of what day of the week or month it falls on.   Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER bookMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.