Every week, I post a picture of the food that has gone bad over the last seven days. Why do I do this? Because in March of 2008, I finally got fed up with the amount of food I was wasting, and I thought that showing my waste to other people would motivate me to use up my food instead of wasting it. Because this often embarrassing practice was so helpful for me, I invited other bloggers to join me in posting their food waste photos, and Food Waste Friday was born.
I’m so sorry, but I have no food waste photo.
I wish the lack of a photo was due to a lack of food waste, but alas, it is not. It’s due to me forgetting to take one.
So, words will have to suffice.
I had to get rid of:
-about 10 mushrooms
-three pieces of leftover fish
-about three bites of broiled chicken
You would be proud to know that I actually DID make my way through some of the leftover fish (there were more than three pieces left initially.)
I cooked the amount I normally would, but this was a new recipe and it wasn’t fabulous and so we didn’t eat as much as usual. And of course, I won’t make the recipe again, which means this particular mistake won’t be repeated.
So as not to leave you photo-less, here’s some strawberry jam I made from the berries we picked.
Stefanie
Monday 10th of June 2013
I am loving the idea of holding yourself accountable for wasting food! I am just getting started but here goes. We wasted 1/2 a head of lettuce (maybe less), my husband bought to much and we couldn't use it fast enough. And 1/2 a tub of grated parm that I was about to use when I discovered it had molded on me.
Thank you for your site, it has helped me rethink how I do things in my home.
sarah@everydaylifeonashoestring
Saturday 8th of June 2013
Just one mouldy onion over the last couple of weeks. And this low food waste has been achieved by not buying much, which is a good lesson learned. Less food shopping = less food waste.
Karen.
Friday 7th of June 2013
So, a question. I have three little kids (5,3,1). We rarely discard things from the fridge, but what about meal waste? Since I'm not big on serving strictly noodles and green beans at every meal, we do end up with a kind of monstrous amount of table waste from whoever's being picky on any given day. Is there any salvation for that? Or just grin and bear it 'til it passes?
Elizabeth
Friday 7th of June 2013
I have kids 10, 4, 2, and 7 months. My answer is just to make less. I used to make too much food. Then I realized the kids weren't eating as much as I thought they should. I did some food research and as it turns out the littles only need a few tablespoons of each type of food. I serve from the counter and seconds are only offered if some of each food it tried. Also as it turns out my 10 year old girl is selectively picky so she gets the same portion size as the 4 yr old and can opt for more. I make casseroles with lots of veggies a lot to ensure they get a good balance of everything then I serve leftovers warmed up for lunch a few days later.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
Friday 7th of June 2013
Been harvesting a ton of strawberries here, the jam looks great! :)
The Norwegian Girl
Friday 7th of June 2013
We´re going on vacation, but since we´re visiting family before going abroad, i just took all the milk, eggs and various groceries with me and gave to those we´re staying at.