Summary: Apple pie, Jack-o-lanterns, and gourds galore: Autumn has arrived!<br> Saving money and environmental resources starts by reducing—or even better, eliminating—food waste in your home. With a bit of forethought, we can get creative in the kitchen and commit to making use of *entire* food items this fall.<br> In this short and sweet episode I’m offering my best suggestions for using every part of our favorite fall foods—pumpkins and apples—including the pumpkin’s guts, the apple’s core, and more.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [2:00] Friendly reminders re: the food waste problem<br> [4:15] 3 ways to use the whole pumpkin, including the seeds and guts<br> [7:45] All-things apples: what to do with those cores and peels?<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.mamaminimalist.com/112/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode #112: The Nitty-Gritty Behind Microplastic Pollution</a><br> * <a href="https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-pumpkin-butter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pumpkin butter in the crockpot recipe</a><br> * <a href="https://www.skiology.co.uk/blog/pumpkin-eftovers-soup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pumpkin leftovers soup recipe</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (508) 960-9046. (This new feature only works with audience participation, so don’t be shy!)<br> * Prefer to send an email? Reach out at MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.<br> <br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
