Professional chef and environmentalist Sophia Lane thinks that cooking sustainably improves your taste sensation in addition to helping the earth. “It’s all about making deliberate decisions,” she notes.
1. Buy Local and Seasonal
“Seasonal produce has a smaller carbon footprint, is fresher, more flavourful,” Sophia says. To help nearby farmers, she advises going to farmers’ markets.
2. Reduce Food Waste
Sophia advises homemade stock prepared from veggie leftovers. “It’s simple and gives your meals great depth,” she explains.
3. Choose Sustainable Proteins
“Choose sustainably derived seafood or plant-based proteins like lentils and beans,” she counsels. Many times, these decisions are better for the environment and healthy.
4. Embrace Batch Cooking
Batch cooking saves time and cuts energy use. Sophia enjoys cooking freeze-able soups, stews, and casseroles that can be reheated.
Sophia advises moving to wooden utensils, beeswalk wraps, and reusable silicone bags. She says, “Every little change counts.”
Using these ideas will help home cooks produce great food and have a good influence. Sophia writes, “Cooking sustainably is rewarding in every way.”
