How to Use Up That Bag of Spinach Before it Gets Slimy
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Monday Missions
Baby steps to real food and natural living, one Monday at a time.
Part of the mission of Kitchen Stewardship is to continuously be making small changes to work toward the goal of truly being a good steward of all four:
- time
- nutrition
- environment
- budget
Kitchen Stewardship’s Monday Missions are small challenges that will help rookies to healthy living find their way without stressing out or giving up!
Understanding Levels of Commitment
Beginner Baby Steps: This is a small change that can usually be made without buying anything new, making a huge change in routine, or even thinking something through very hard. If you’re low on energy or don’t like changes, accept a Baby Step.
Mid Range Making Strides: You may have to put some thought into this level of commitment; you may need to forage for a resource or item in your home. You might want to think about this level for a few days and gear up mentally before trying it. Bravo for accepting the challenge of Making Strides!
Advanced Leap of Faith: These are the big dogs, the missions that take some research, some multi-step processes, or a rather major change in routine. Don’t be afraid of a Leap of Faith, but at some point God may call you to change something drastic in your kitchen. I’ll show you how!
Monday Mission: Search Out Trans Fats
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Monday Mission: Can the Cans (Vegetables, for Starters)
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to make a pledge not to buy canned vegetables. They’re not worth your money for the nutrition they…
Monday Mission: Homemade Yogurt, the Easy Way
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How to Cook Dry Beans: Simple Steps Even Kids Can Follow!
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Don’t Drink BPA: Plastic Safety for People and Earth
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to avoid drinking from plastic as much as possible. One way to be both healthy in body…
Monday Mission: Use Your Dishwasher Wisely
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to focus on being master of your dishwasher: getting it to do its best to serve you…
How To Make The Most Out of Stale Bread: Croutons, Bread Crumbs, and Other Delicious Methods to Avoid Food Waste
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to reduce food waste. By completing this mission you’ll not only save money, but you’ll also be doing…
Monday Mission: Increase Hand Washing and Decrease Antibacterial Soap
Monday Mission #1: Increased Handwashing and Decreased Antibacterial Soap Your mission, if you choose to accept, is three-fold (I know, I’m not supposed to overwhelm…