Waste Not Want Not & Other Holiday Tips


Waste Not Want Not

Here are some holiday tips on having a less wasteful holiday party from Chef Akasha, the organic caterer to the stars:
If you don’t have enough dishes for everyone…use products from a company like Recylcine (recycline.com), which makes plastic plates from old yogurt containers, rather than go with the usual disposable dinnerware. And, to discourage guests from leaving their glasses everywhere, which causes them to take and dispose of more, give everyone a stylish drinking glass as a party favor. You leave it you lose it.
If you want a more sustainable alternative to flowers…head to the farmers’ market to pick up gourds, squashes, little apples and pears, persimmons, whole nuts in their shells, and pomegranates. They look great on a table, and when the party’s over you can eat the centerpiece.
If you always prepare too much food…cook with this formula in mind: Instead of six ounces of protein per person, prepare three to four. For dessert, a pie that would normally feed 8 will serve 16. If you still have leftovers, host a leftover party for friends. Everyone brings the remnants of their respective feasts, and you vote for who has the best stuffing.
Natural Wrapping and Packing

Try banana and bamboo leaves for wrapping small gifts and use popcorn as biodegradable stuffing for boxes.

Talking Turkey

Did you know that 99% of the turkey eaten in the U.S. comes from a single breed? Choosing alternative “heritage” turkeys helps to preserve biodiversity and supports sustainable farming methods. Order one online at www.heritage foodsusa.com