If you live in the United States, do you have a plan for voting in the upcoming election? It couldn’t be more important. I’ve already asked for my absentee ballot so I can vote by mail ASAP. That way, I don’t give or get COVID-19 at the polling place. Request yours early, in case you […]
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Teach Thrifty, Plant-Based Cooking!
Would you like to help your circle learn to save money, eat well, and make a difference. Consider volunteering to teach cooking classes using my videos, slides, and scripts! What are the classes? Cooking While Broke. Learn how to cook tasty, healthy food even on a very tight budget. Zero-Waste Cooking. Learn how to reduce […]
Cook for Good is Anti-Racist
I want to listen more than talk right now, but this must be said: Cook for Good is anti-racist. Black lives matter. Police should protect and serve, not do harm. The Cook for Good motto is “Save money. Eat well. Make a difference.” The differences I want to make include helping to end hunger and […]
Coronavirus: How to Plan Menus
“How do I plan menus during the coronavirus pandemic?” asked alert reader Anne M. I’m using a mix of my normal, low-waste methods with a touch of hurricane prep. This post starts with my general rules of thumb, then goes on to menu ideas. 1) Eat whatever would go bad otherwise Don’t waste any food. […]
Coronavirus: separate AND connect
If you aren’t already, it’s time to treat the coronavirus pandemic seriously. Stay away from people you don’t live with, wash your hands, cough into a tissue or your elbow if needed, call a doctor if you have symptoms. Our actions this week, maybe before anyone you know has been diagnosed, will make all the […]
Prepping for Coronavirus
It’s time to prepare to hunker down as Coronavirus COVID-19 spreads. What should you do to prepare? You don’t need to panic, but it makes sense to have enough food on hand to keep your family fed if you get sick or your area is quarantined. Read on for a shopping list and other tips […]
