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Smart Kitchen Habits That Save Families $4,000/Year

Smart Kitchen Habits That Save Families $4,000/Year

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How much food is your family wasting—and how much money with it?The average household throws out hundreds of pounds of food and over $4,000 every year. Why? Poor planning. Overbuying. Forgotten leftovers.In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, Ian Peterman sits down with Janet Irizarry, founder of My Mindful Kitchen and creator of the MMK Method, to talk about real-world solutions to food waste, saving money, and raising eco-conscious kids—all without adding more stress to family life.🎁 Want to try it out? Use promo code Conscious Design to get 50% off the MMK Method program and start transforming your kitchen today.𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀00:00 - Guest Intro00:52 - Janet's Journey: From Second Grade to Restaurant Owner01:41 - Volunteering and the Birth of Hudson Valley Eats04:00 - Cooking for a Cause During COVID-1904:52 - Tackling Household Food Waste05:32 - The MMK Method: A Family Approach to Sustainability06:13 - Restaurant Efficiency vs. Household Waste09:31 - Teaching Kids About Food Waste19:50 - Introducing the MMK Method Course25:59 - Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Janet Irizarry and My Mindful Kitchen and the MMK MethodJanet Irizarry is the founder of My Mindful Kitchen and creator of the MMK Method. She brings together her expertise in food, education, and sustainability to tackle one of today’s most pressing issues: household food waste.A former restaurant owner and educator at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Janet pairs her culinary background with a master’s degree in course design to develop impactful, family-centered solutions.Her latest initiative, My Mindful Kitchen, features the MMK Method—a family-friendly program designed to help households save money, reduce food waste, and create sustainable kitchen habits.The MMK Method offers practical tools to address common waste triggers like overbuying, disorganization, and poor planning, providing families with a clear, achievable roadmap for lasting change𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Janet Irizarry and My Mindful Kitchen and the MMK MethodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetirizarry/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/99078640/admin/dashboard/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmkmethodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmkmethod/Website: https://www.mmkmethod.com/ and https://www.mymindfulkitchen.com/Learn More about Conscious DesignYouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3sG7VEiBlog: https://bit.ly/3kltV6sConscious Design Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BTJoin our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2U8IlMSVisit our website: https://www.petermanfirm.com/We created this content so that creative entrepreneurs like you can integrate social and environmental responsibility into your brand’s DNA through #ConsciousDesign. Ian Peterman, the leading expert in Conscious Design, hosts the Conscious Design podcast and is the co-author of the book "Conscious Design."
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