Capria Curtin
Author of Keep Money Out of the Trash: How to Use Up Your Groceries Before They End Up in a Landfill
Who Am I?
In a nutshell, I’m an environmental engineer who’s worked in both the private and public sectors in the wastewater industry. More importantly, I’m deeply passionate about reducing global food waste.
I’ll be honest: I’m a lazy cook. If a recipe takes more than 45 minutes, I’m simply not interested. If I don’t have the time to cook these meals, I don’t expect you to either. Find that most cookbook recipes call for some obscure spice you’ve never heard of, or leave you missing half the ingredients? Me too. And if sautéing banana peels in the name of sustainability sounds like a stretch, I’m with you. Around here, we’ll explore easy and tasty ideas that make the most of what’s already in your fridge and pantry
What’s the Point of the Book?
According to Feeding America, the US wastes 92 billion pounds of food every year, the equivalent of 145 billion meals ending up in landfills. Every year.
The goal of this book is to help you reduce the amount of food that ends up in your trash that could’ve ended up in your stomach. Essentially, it’s about turning potential waste into extra meals and snacks, saving you money while helping the environment. Inside, you’ll find practical ideas for using up groceries before they spoil, all while keeping food safety in mind to protect you and your family’s health. Think of this as your go-to reference guide for when your fridge feels too full and you want to make sure food doesn’t go to waste.
Why Should You Care?
Reducing food waste not only helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and creates additional meals and snacks for your household, but it can also save you money over time. Further, becoming more mindful of how you purchase, store, and consume food can positively impact both your wallet and your waistline.
