Fresh Take
Fresh Take is your roundup of all things related to organic and sustainable living. Join Florida Organic Growers staff and guest experts as we discuss everything you need to know about sustainable living, organic agriculture, and how to make the best lifestyle choices that benefit you and the environment. So if you’re an eco-warrior, a dedicated farmer, or just someone looking to make more conscious decisions, tune in to get your Fresh Take.
Fresh Take
Sustainability on the Rise: Eco-Friendly Baking Tips
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Join Lana and Joy for a conversation about sustainable baking practices.
Joy, a former pastry chef and current FOG Local Nutrition and Outreach Coordinator, introduces the concept of sustainable baking, emphasizing the importance of minimizing environmental impact, reducing waste, and supporting local communities. Practical tips include embracing sourdough for low-waste baking, optimizing oven efficiency, and adopting eco-friendly ingredient and single-use plastic alternatives.
In this episode, learn about:
- Alternative environmentally friendly flours
- Sourdough bread as a means of low- to no-waste baking
- Practical tips for reducing waste in the kitchen
Learn more about sustainable baking on the King Arthur website: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/guides/guide-to-sustainable-baking
Learn more about sourdough on The Perfect Loaf: https://www.theperfectloaf.com/beginners-sourdough-bread/
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