We’re excited to partner on this post with Too Good To Go. They are a clever app that connects you with local restaurants and grocery stores with surplus food to help fight food waste, which contributes to 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. On the app, we chose a gourmet grocery store and a juice store and then picked up a “surprise bag” of groceries for a third of the retail price. Read on to see what we made and our top tips for hosting your next waste free gathering.
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The bread we toasted all at one time in the oven and then we used the different ingredients and a few things we had in the fridge to make all the toppings–including basil and tomatoes from our garden! It’s fun to even keep a basket of toasted bread with toppings laid out so people can make their own creations.
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Here are our top tips for your next zero waste gathering:
- Download the Too Good To Go app here!
- Find a local grocery store or restaurant. We love the “surprise bags” because it’s a bit of a surprise to see what we end up with AND a great way to check out a new spot in the neighborhood.
- Pull staples from your pantry like bread, seasoning, dips, etc. to complete your meal.
- Arrange things in cute dishes (by color if you’re feeling extra creative). We like to mix a variety of them.
- Grab a fun tablecloth – make it a picnic outdoors if the weather’s right!
- BYOB: Ask everyone to bring their own reusable bags and tupperware for any leftovers.
- Repeat as often as possible. PRO TIP: Heart your favorite places on the app to make it easy to find each time.
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These are some of our favorite ideas for toppings:
-Ricotta with prosciutto and hot honey
-Avocado with lemon and salt topped with sprouts
-Tomatoes, basil, salt, and olive oil
-Mayo, sliced eggs, cucumbers and fresh dill
-Melted cheese with sautéed mushrooms
-Soppressata and jalapeños
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This post is sponsored by Too Good To Go.
Mama wears black
October 27, 2021
WOW Yummy 🤤
Maria
October 28, 2021
It looks so yummy! I like toast boards in the morning and my family members will also like it. I will surely try to prepare the recipe! Thanks for sharing this recipe ideas.