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  1. City of #SpringfieldMO looks into starting new program to reduce #FoodWaste

    By Billie Brightman
    Published: Aug. 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM EDT

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - "The City of Springfield’s Environmental Services did a study on landfill waste composition and found that 20% of waste being sent to Springfield’s landfill is food waste.

    "The city already has #composting programs that have helped divert a lot of that waste and turn it into something that can help the environment.

    "To make an even bigger impact, the city is looking at a grant to fund the new #FoodWise Initiative.

    "Staff can apply for up to $300,000 from the #WorldWildlifeFund to pay for an educational outreach program to teach people about best #FoodStorage practices, how to prolong food life by #freezing and dehydrating, #MealPlanning, shopping smart, and using all parts of your food.

    " 'How can we help people to better meal plan, especially meal planning on a budget,' said Environmental Services Market Development Coordinator Ashley Krug, 'which is something I think we all consider right now a lot with food being as expensive as it is. How can we think about utilizing materials in a new way that really lets us maximize the usage of them and not forget about the spinach that we have sitting in the back of our fridge every single time?'

    "Some of it might seem obvious, but there are parts of it that you might not know about that can help you save food.

    " 'Innately, we sometimes think like, ‘Oh, yeah, I understand how to handle this,’ Krug said, 'but oftentimes even our refrigerators aren’t actually designed sometimes in ways that are very intuitive for prolonging produce, for example. So when we can have those conversations with people, that kind of turns that lightbulb on.'

    "Through education, the city wants to target families with kids under 18 and adults ages 18 to 35 because young people making change now sets everyone up for a stronger future.

    " 'This also just enables you to take that into a long-term lifestyle,' said Krug, 'and those are the people who are going to be inheriting our landfill from all of us, right? So I want kids to think about having ways to preserve that landfill lifespan for as long as possible for themselves.'

    "But most of the funds would help support food storage kits and workbooks so no one has a reason to say they can’t do it.

    "City staff is finalizing the exact amount they will ask for so they can apply for the grant by September 1. They expect to hear back before the end of the year, as #WWF would like programs to start in January 2027."

    Source:
    ky3.com/2026/08/14/city-spring

    #SolarPunkSunday #ReduceFoodWaste #Compost #FoodPreservation #ReduceWaste #ZeroWaste

  2. #AuklandNZ - Free #LoveFood #HateWaste Workshop – #Microgreens and #Sprouts – Devonport

    Sunday, 9 August 2026
    #DevonportLibrary
    2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland

    "Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own micro-greens and sprouts.

    Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest. Participants will make their own tray of micro-greens to take home so please bring a plastic container and lid such as a shallow take away container.

    Micro-greens and sprouts have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in your home all year round, saving plastic and food waste.

    We’ll get hands on and make dips and dressings using the micro-greens and back of the fridge items – showing you how to get creative with reducing food waste.

    The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including #MealPlanning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.

    This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by #AucklandCouncil, Devonport Library and is delivered by #CompostCollective."

    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #Workshops #Aotearoa #NewZealand #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood

  3. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Peels, Stems and Pulp – #DevonportAuckland

    Sunday, 19 July 2026
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    #DevonportLibrary
    2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland

    "Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – peels, pulp and stems.

    These are parts of fruit and vegetables that are usually thrown away or composted but are often edible. This would suit those who are already on their food waste reduction journey and want to learn more as well as those new to the subject. We’ll get hands on and explore some techniques that can easily be replicated at home.

    The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including meal planning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.

    This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, #DevonportLibrary and is delivered by #CompostCollective."

    FMI and to register [space is limited]:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #BuildingCommunity
    #MealPlanning #FoodWaste #FoodWasteReduction #ZeroWaste #LibrariesRule!

  4. 🍳 norish-recipes/norish

    Norish - A realtime, self-hosted recipe app for families & friends

    Enables real-time collaborative meal planning and grocery sharing for households with a self-hosted recipe management system

    ⭐ Stars: 1078
    📅 Last Update: Jul 01, 2026

    github.com/norish-recipes/nori

    #selfhosted #homelab #selfhost #selfhosting #opensource #recipes #mealplanning

  5. #GulfHarborNZ - Love Food Hate Waste Workshop : #Pickling Seasonal Produce – Gulf Harbour

    Free

    Sunday, 28 June 2026
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Gulf Harbour Yacht Club
    1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour, 0930

    "Join Sarah Williams at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop. Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an easy citrus cleaning product. You’ll also learn how to pickle your excess vegetables to stock up your fridge with healthy, delicious food you can enjoy all year round.

    The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid #FoodWaste in the kitchen including better storage and #MealPlanning.

    Bring some small clean jars if you’d like to take home a sample of the citrus cleaner and vegetable pickles.

    This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by #Auckland Council, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club and is delivered by #CompostCollective."

    FMI:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #FoodPreservation #FoodSecurity #ZeroWaste #NewZealand #Aotearoa

  6. Trying to meal plan for next week and I stg every single thing I've ever eaten in my life has vanished from my brain.

    The goals this week are to tighten the belt if possible but also (and oppositionally) try to eat more veg and protein.

    (not looking for advice from strangers, if we've chatted before I'm happy for specific recipe recs!)

    #food #MealPlanning

  7. 68 Cheap Dinner Ideas for Weeknight Meals

    Easy weeknight meals on a budget are possible. We've rounded up our favorite cheap dinner ideas that everyone will love without breaking the bank. Inside-Out Stuffed Cabbage Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Slow-Cooker Beef Stew Pasta Fagioli Soup Enchilada Pasta Baked Chicken Parmesan Au Gratin Sausage Skillet Taste of Home #Cooking, #MealPlanning, #Recipes, Follow

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  8. Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

    Million-dollar chicken casserole is a rich and creamy combination of cooked chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese and cream of chicken soup. We sprinkle this chicken casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping to create a delightfully crunchy finish. This million-dollar chicken casserole doesn’t cost a fortune, but it does taste like a million bucks. A rich filling of chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese and cream of chicken soup comes together in mere minutes. A sprinkling […]

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  9. 55 Mexican Potluck Ideas to Spice Up Your Gathering

    From easy sides to sweet treats, these Mexican potluck ideas feature incredible flavors, bright colors and enough variety for a hearty Cinco de Mayo-worthy party. There is no shortage of great Mexican potluck ideas because the heart of Mexican cuisine is about bringing people together. When I lived in Mexico and asked locals for advice on where to eat, they always answered that the best food is found at home. I learned that a large part of the magic behind authentic Mexican food is making […]

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  10. Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

    Huge on flavor and not too big in terms of hand-on effort, this bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a meal the chef and the diners alike will always agree on. Sometimes dinner calls for kale, brown rice, and chicken or tofu. Sometimes it calls for lentils and broccoli. And sometimes it calls for a cheeseburger bacon tater tot casserole. For those nights when the family needs a meal that’s equal parts comfort food as it is hearty and tasty, this recipe for a bacon cheeseburger tater […]

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  11. CW: Meat

    #Soup #WhateverIsOnHandSoup #MealPlanning
    ##FreezingSoup

    Do you make soup as part of any meal planning?

    I start out with good intentions (I think I'll do a pot of vegetable soup) but end up adding 'whatever I have on hand.' I had a small head of cabbage, three carrots, a few stalks of celery, and two yellow onions

    The linguica was half of a two link package I had frozen in January. Also the date on the chicken thigh meat was 12-19 ( I assume last 12-19!!)

    I also had a can of chick peas and 1 of diced tomatoes; in they went.

    This is a 7 quart Dutch oven, but there is so little broth, I'll top each freezer container with a good cup or so of chicken stock.

  12. Weekend Suppers – Creamy White Bean & Vegetable Soup

    This weekend’s meatless comfort food dinner is Creamy White Bean & Vegetable Soup. This is a warm, comforting meal that is great for a Sunday evening supper.

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  13. 36 High-Protein Vegetarian Meals

    Want to make sure you're getting enough protein in a day? Each of these high-protein vegetarian meals has at least 20 grams per serving. Once upon a time, I was a vegetarian for over eight years. It was a really fun and creative time for me in the kitchen as I whipped up all sorts of vegetarian recipes and even a few vegan ones. But I had to be mindful: I needed to eat plenty of protein to feel my best and make this diet sustainable. Luckily, it was pretty easy! Turns out, there are a lot […]

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  14. Meatball Parmigiana Recipe

    Meatball Parmigiana is here to deliver unapologetic cheesy goodness. And just like a great chicken Parm, this meatball version has everything you love—crispy edges, saucy vibes and a blanket of melted cheese—but it is built around juicy homemade meatballs. This meatball recipe brings full red-sauce-joint energy without having to go to a restaurant. It’s hearty, saucy and gloriously stretchy with cheese—the kind of dinner that exists solely to justify garlic bread and answer the […]

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/

  15. Weekend Suppers Menu – April 18 & 19

    This weekend’s suppers are simple comfort food meals that are easy to make and perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner. Saturday – Turkey & Vegetable Shepherd’s PieSunday – Creamy White Bean & Vegetable Soup Grocery List: Potato Onion (2) Garlic Carrots Celery Spinach (optional) Mixed vegetables (or frozen mix) Meat Ground turkey (½ lb) Canned / Pantry White beans Vegetable broth Chicken broth Milk or almond milk Olive oil Thyme Paprika Black pepper Prep Tip:Chop […]

    goodfoodgoodmeat.blog/2026/04/