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Hearty greens are in the spotlight right now — whether in kale salads, collard wraps, or green smoothies — and for good reason!

These nutrient power houses deserve their accolades, but the thick stems are bitter, hard to chew, and often become food waste.

Here`s some kitchen hacks that will have you devouring those stems instead of trashing them:

1️⃣ Blanch `em. Quickly dip greens in simmering water to soften stems and cut bitterness.

2️⃣ Pickle `em. Add stems to a brine of vinegar, sugar, salt, and any spices you want to tenderize them and add flavor.

3️⃣ Blend `em. Blending breaks down the fiber and including other ingredients like fruit can cut through the bitterness.

4️⃣ Braise `em. Slow cook your greens (add stems first!) on the stove top with a preferred cooking liquid, oil, and garlic.

5️⃣ Toast `em. Leave stems on your future kale chips or toast them on their own for a topping.

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We fight food waste! 🤺

April 24, 2024 is Stop Food Waste Day. Did you know that food waste in landfills causes over 14% of all methane emissions in the United States? Methane is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere 28 times more than CO2!

But together we can make a difference! Try these tips at home...
1️⃣ A quick ice bath will revive wilted produce 🥶
2️⃣ Give your leftovers a new life by getting creative 🎨
3️⃣ Plan your meals for the week and make a shopping list 🛒

Change is easy. Join us in the fight against food waste and stay tuned for the rest of the week as we share food waste fighting tips, tricks, and recipes! #StopFoodWasteDay #FightFoodWaste #FightingFoodWaste ...

What are emissions? We`re exploring the key emissions produced by food.

A third of all global greenhouse gas emissions can be linked to the food system! From growing to processing, transporting to storage, and managing excess food waste, each step in the food chain produces carbon emissions. But what are greenhouse gas emissions?

Greenhouse gases, or GHGs, are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. Human activities like burning fossil fuels and industrial farming have accelerated the concentration of these heat trapping gasses over the last few centuries. The higher concentration of GHGs is contributing to unpredictable, extreme weather patterns and climate change.

The top greenhouse gasses are:

1️⃣ Carbon dioxide (CO2) accounts for about 79% of human-created emissions.

2️⃣ Methane (CH4) makes up only 12% of human-created emissions, but is 28 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere as CO2.

3️⃣ Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a lesser known yet formidable GHG. It is 256 times more powerful at trapping heat in the atmosphere than CO2.

🌲 Most CO2 emissions in agriculture are due to the clear-cutting of forests for the expansion of farmland, especially for carbon production.

🐄 Animal agriculture is the biggest culprit for this GHG, due to methane released during the digestive processes of ruminant animals like cows, lamb, and goats.

💩 Soil management practices in farming, including the use of chemical fertilizers and the management of livestock manure, account for around 75% of N2O emissions.

Fight food`s role in climate change with us and flip the switch to plants. Legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains offer a vibrant array of tasty, nutritious, and diverse options — with a fraction of the environmental impact!

Learn more at https://ow.ly/Ej7j50R64Wt. #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 #EmissionsExplained #FoodSystem #GreenhouseGases #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #PlantBasedLiving ...

Reduce your carbon footprint with these 11 ways to flip the switch to plants for Earth Day and beyond!

☕ Switch cow`s milk (33g CO2e) to oat milk (14g CO2e) in brewed coffee.

🥑 Switch bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (1,097g CO2e) to avocado toast (312g CO2e).

🥛 Switch cow`s milk (268g CO2e) in cold cereal to oat milk (110g CO2e).

🥜 Switch cream cheese bagel smear (270g CO2e) to peanut butter (54g CO2e).

🥪 Switch roast beef (4,689g CO2e) on your sandwich to turkey (499g CO2e).

🌯 Switch cheese (493g CO2e) on a sandwich or wrap to avocado spread (94g CO2e).

🥗 Switch a salad topped with chicken (499g CO2e) to a salad topped with tofu (199g CO2e).

🍔 Switch a grilled beef burger patty (4,689g CO2e) to a grilled chicken patty (499g CO2e).

🥕 Switch ham/bacon toppings (279g CO2e) in a salad to beans (48g CO2e) or vegetables (29g CO2e).

🫘 Switch beef chili (2,439g CO2e) to vegetarian chili with beans (190g CO2e).

🍜 Switch beef (4,689g CO2e) in stir fry to chicken (499g CO2e).

#EarthDay2024 #EarthDay #EarthDayTips #PlantBasedLiving #LowCarbonDiet #SustainableFood ...

Hilltoppers - It`s Spring - let`s see what`s in season!
Check out our quick guide on the freshest produce as well as their culinary applications 👇

1️⃣ Asparagus | This versatile plant can be steamed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, or whatever you can imagine!
2️⃣ Kiwi | Best eaten raw or puréed into dessert sauces, cocktails, or mocktails.
3️⃣ Lettuce | Although commonly eaten raw, consider braising, sautéing, or even grilling your leafy greens to take your salads to the next level.
4️⃣ Peas | Simple boiled peas can do no wrong, but up the ante by adding them to sauces, hummus, or even pesto!
5️⃣ Radishes | Although deliciously pungent when raw, these early root vegetables are mouthwateringly mellow when sautéed or roasted.
6️⃣ Strawberries | Well-known for sweet applications, consider unique cooking methods like pickling or roasting to bring out a unique flavor profile.
7️⃣ Mushrooms | Although varietals have differing applications, we especially love mushrooms when they are sautéed or roasted to bring out that umami flavor. For something more out-of-the-box, consider using mushrooms as a bacon-alternative.

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