Earth Day hits differently when you step back and see the planet the way astronauts do: one bright blue dot in a vast universe of nothing.

That perspective makes Earth feel both incredibly resilient and deeply fragile—and it brings up a simple but powerful question:

What can we actually do that matters?

In this solo Earth Day episode, I reflect on that question while holding two truths at once: the heaviness of climate denialism and policy backslides here in the U.S., and the real, measurable progress happening around the world. From the rapid growth of solar energy and wind power to the rise in electric vehicle adoption, there are clear signs that a global shift is underway.

I also share my experience participating in a local Earth Day EV car show—and the most common concern people voiced: charging anxiety. We reframe it for what it really is: a short-lived learning curve that fades quickly as new routines take hold.

From there, we bring the conversation home.

Because one of the most overlooked spaces for climate action is the kitchen.

Kitchen activism is not about perfection. It’s about alignment.

It’s about using everyday practices—meal planning, thoughtful food shopping, better kitchen organization, and simple cooking routines—to reduce food waste, save money, and support a healthier food system.

We also get practical about reducing reliance on fossil fuels at home. If switching to an electric vehicle isn’t possible right now, you can still begin electrifying your kitchen in small, accessible ways:

plug-in induction burners
 toaster ovens
 rice cookers
 slow cookers
 electric griddles

These small shifts add up.

If you're local, I’ll be at the Santa Barbara Earth Day EV event this Sunday—April 26. Come say hello.

IN THIS EPISODE

•  Why Earth Day is a moment for reflection, not perfection 
•  Holding climate grief and climate progress at the same time 
•  What global clean energy trends are telling us 
•  EV charging anxiety—and why it fades quickly 
•  Why the kitchen is one of the most powerful places to take action 
•  Simple ways to reduce food waste and fossil fuel use at home 
•  How small daily actions create collective momentum 

REFLECTION

What is one kitchen or energy shift you are ready to try this week?

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  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

In this final episode of the meal planning series, we check back in with Professor Faith Karas—and what she shares feels like a true turning point.

For the first time in six years, Faith has gone six weeks without getting sick. This includes hosting a sick house guest in her small Chicago apartment and flying internationally—two situations that would have almost guaranteed she’d catch something. For years, it was a pattern: the flu, pink eye, COVID, even pneumonia after travel. This time, something shifted.

We close out our check-in by naming what actually changed over six weeks—not just what we eat, but how we care for ourselves when life gets chaotic.

We talk about the real tests of any meal planning rhythm: hosting, travel, tight spaces, and packed schedules. Then we unpack what made the difference—batch cooking that stretches one meal into several, shopping your kitchen before buying more, and sitting down to meals that are worth tasting.

Faith reflects on the ripple effects: fewer delivery orders, less sugar, more stability, and a noticeable shift in her health. After years of getting sick almost monthly, going weeks without illness becomes a signal she cannot ignore.

From there, the conversation widens. We talk about ingredient quality, the hidden costs of cheap food, and how cooking at home supports both personal wellness and environmental values. We also share the simple systems that make this sustainable: scheduling grocery shopping, eating before you go so you stick to your list, building accountability, and choosing a weekly “begin again” day so it never has to be perfect.

There is also something deeper that returns—creativity, joy, and a sense of self-care, even when cooking for one. And over time, these small shifts ripple outward into community, connection, and shared support.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of last-minute meals and daily negotiations with delivery, this episode offers a steady, realistic path forward.

Download the meal plan template in the show notes to get started.

Press play. And if something resonates, share it with a friend and let me know the one shift you’re ready to try.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Dinner doesn’t fall apart because we can’t cook. It falls apart because we’re tired, we’re guessing, and we’re trying to invent a plan at 6 pm. Florencia Ramirez sits down with Pilar Ortega to celebrate the final week of their meal-planning check-ins (but not the end of meal planning for her and her family) and to name what actually changed: consistency, a written plan, and meals that finally feel cohesive instead of random parts that don’t add up.

We get specific about the real-life sticking points: how to bring a teenager into the routine without a fight, how to offer choice without losing structure, and how a batch of taquitos can turn into everything from a quick dinner to a “taquito salad” that feels fun and doable. Pilar also shares what it looks like when balanced meals lead to fewer snack spirals and more stable blood sugar, including how carbs without fibre or protein can create spikes and crashes that ripple through the whole day.

Then we zoom out into kitchen activism: shop your pantry first, then the farmers market, and only then hit the grocery store for the remaining items. We talk pop-up markets, farm stands, local bakeries and butchers, virtual farmers market pickups, and why buying direct can keep dramatically more money with the people who grow our food. Along the way, we explore plant-forward cooking and small swaps that keep cultural comfort foods intact while nudging meals toward more seasonal produce and better sourcing, including regenerative agriculture.

If you want meal planning that feels flexible, supportive, and genuinely satisfying, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend who dreads dinner, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one small change you could try this week?

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

What happens when your meals are no longer a question, but a visible plan?

In week three of Faith’s meal planning journey, a simple shift—a whiteboard in the kitchen—changes everything. When meals are visible, decision fatigue fades, boredom snacking softens, and the kitchen becomes a place of intention rather than impulse.

We explore why visibility is a powerful tool in building lasting habits, and why enjoyment—not perfection—is what makes a system sustainable.

From there, we move beyond the kitchen and into how we shop. Faith discovers that organic doesn’t always mean expensive, and we revisit a core Kitchen Activist principle: shop your kitchen first, farmers market second, grocery store third. We expand what a “farmers market” can look like, from neighborhood bakeries to cheesemongers and small-scale producers, and share how to navigate grocery store labels like USDA Organic, Fair Trade, biodynamic, and regenerative organic when you can’t speak directly to the grower.

Along the way, something deeper unfolds: more confidence, more creativity, and less food noise. Faith experiments with batch cooking, plays with simple ingredients, and plans a treat with intention—without guilt.

This episode is for anyone who wants to eat more seasonally, reduce food waste, and feel more at ease in the kitchen.

In this episode, we cover:

• Using a whiteboard menu to make meal planning visible and actionable
• How visibility reduces decision fatigue and daytime snacking
• Why enjoyment is essential for building lasting food habits
• Finding affordable organic options and shifting where you shop
• Expanding the idea of a “farmers market” to include local food businesses
• What to look for when buying from grocery stores (USDA Organic, Fair Trade, biodynamic, regenerative organic)
• How to shop your kitchen first to save money and reduce waste
• Building confidence through batch cooking and simple substitutions
• Planning treats with intention instead of guilt
• How meal planning reduces “food noise” and supports daily rhythms

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Takeout isn’t just a food choice — it’s often a planning failure that shows up right when everyone is hungry and time is tight.

In this continuation of our meal planning series, we check back in with Pilar Ortega as her new habit moves from early momentum into real-life chaos — and then back to something sustainable. After a strong first week with real wins (less takeout, noticeable savings), the next week brings packed schedules and dinner stress. The breakthrough turns out to be surprisingly simple: writing the meal plan down with the details that actually matter — who’s home, who’s cooking, and when flexibility is needed.

We talk about how “shopping your kitchen first” can dramatically reduce food waste and grocery spending, especially when the fridge, freezer, and pantry are already full of half-plans and forgotten ingredients. Pilar shares the creativity that makes meal planning stick — transforming leftovers into fried rice, soups, lettuce wraps, or crunchy rice paper “tostadas,” and building a batch-cooking rhythm with simple building blocks like shredded chicken, stock, and rice.

We also explore the power of planned flexibility: flex nights for leftovers, and even planning takeout intentionally so it supports your values instead of draining your budget.

Then we widen the conversation beyond the kitchen to how we shop and source food. Our rule of thumb becomes:

Kitchen first → Farmers market second → Grocery store third

Along the way, we unpack food system buzzwords like no-till farming, pasture rotation, and regenerative agriculture, and how asking farmers a few simple questions can connect you to better ingredients and healthier ecosystems.

If meal planning has ever felt overwhelming, this episode shows how small shifts — writing things down, cooking in building blocks, and planning for real life — can make dinner feel manageable again.

Download the free meal plan template in the show notes and start your own meal planning journey with us.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s tired of the nightly dinner scramble, and leave a review so more people can find The Kitchen Activist Podcast.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Looking for practical meal planning tips to save money on groceries, reduce food waste, and make quick weeknight dinners easier?

In week two of Faith’s meal planning journey, we focus on one powerful shift: shop your kitchen first. Before heading to the grocery store, Faith builds her weekly meal plan around what’s already in her pantry, refrigerator, and freezer — and the results are immediate.

With a busy schedule and limited energy, it’s easy to default to takeout. But as Faith discovers, you still have to eat — so why not make dinner simpler and more intentional?

Pantry noodles become a bold 15-minute meal. Salmon, polenta, and roasted peppers stretch across multiple nights using the “cook once, eat twice” method. We talk through practical strategies like:

• How to turn one protein into different meals without getting bored
• What foods freeze well (and what don’t)
• How to portion leftovers to reduce food waste
• Keeping vegetables visible so they actually get used

The freezer becomes a tool for healthy meal prep instead of a graveyard for forgotten food. A simple whiteboard meal plan reduces decision fatigue and helps Faith avoid last-minute delivery spending.

We also discuss kitchen tools that make meal prep easier — like using a rice cooker for quick grains, a slow cooker for busy days, and a toaster oven to reduce reliance on the gas oven.

Beyond saving money and reducing takeout, meal planning creates space for more meaningful choices. Spending less on random delivery makes room for intentional restaurant visits that support local businesses and align with your values.

If dinner feels overwhelming right now, this episode offers realistic resets:

• Breakfast for dinner
• Three anchor meals per week
• Shop your pantry before you shop the store
• Cook once, eat twice
• 15-minute meal planning on Sundays

By the end, you’ll have a simple, sustainable blueprint for meal planning that helps you eat better, waste less, and feel calmer at 6 p.m.

Subscribe, share with a friend who wants to reduce food waste and save money, and tell us your favorite easy 15-minute meal.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

The fridge is full, but dinner still feels hard. We’ve been there.

In this episode, we meet Pilar Ortega—mom, restaurant veteran, and flamenco dancer—and step inside a real family kitchen to build a system that finally turns batch cooking into actual meals. The goal is simple: cut waste, save money, and support a teen with Type 1 diabetes without turning dinner into a burden.

We start with the foundational shift: shop your kitchen before you shop the store. Pilar’s weekly compost purge becomes a must-use list—broccoli, beans, leftover carne asada—so what’s already cooked actually makes it to the plate.

From there, we build structure:

• Theme nights to reduce decision fatigue
• A planned flex night to rebuild meals from leftovers
• Mapping one batch of protein or beans into three distinct dinners by planning the finishers—herbs, slaws, greens, sauces—so you’re not scrambling for cilantro at 5:45 p.m.

Health anchors this conversation. Pilar shares what it takes to support a teen with Type 1 diabetes through predictable, balanced meals—protein and fiber first, right-sized carbs, steady energy. We talk about how simple planning systems make insulin dosing and mealtimes more manageable without turning food into stress.

We also borrow smart habits from restaurant kitchens:

• Painter’s tape labels with dates
• Clear stacking systems so you can actually see food
• A running list separating what you have from what you need
• One-book inspiration to prevent recipe overload

We map meals to real schedules—dance nights, late shifts, grab-and-go salad bars, low-lift reheats—and bring teens into the process with simple recipe options and a standing weekend check-in text. Agency changes everything.

By the end, you’ll have a clear template you can try this week:
 Shop your fridge first. Build simple themes. Plan meals around the batch cooking. Schedule flex.

If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with someone drowning in leftovers, and leave a quick review. It helps busier kitchens find a better rhythm and build better health for people and the planet. 

Open the meal plan linked in the show notes and try it for a week, for a month.....

What theme night will you start with?

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Ever feel that tug at 6 p.m. to open DoorDash or Uber Eats?

In this first episode of our Growing Well-Being with Meal Planning season, I sit down with Dr. Faith Karas for a candid, practical reset: moving from app-fueled “care” to kitchen confidence—without perfectionism or pricey rules.

Faith shares how pandemic habits, a breakup, and long workdays made delivery feel comforting—and how the financial, physical, and emotional costs slowly crept in. Together, we reimagine dinner as an act of self-respect.

We talk about:

• Food as love in Filipino culture
• Class memories and the meaning of “making do”
• Who cooks, who delivers, and what that says about power
• The convenience paradox of the $25 salad
• Health markers like cholesterol and energy

Then we get tactical.

We map a week that works:

• Plant-forward bowls on Monday
• Tacos midweek
• Filipino Friday
• Two flex nights that welcome leftovers instead of shaming them

You’ll hear how to:

• Shop your kitchen first
• Choose 1–2 simple theme nights
• Batch one anchor ingredient
• Create a categorized list that ends aisle zigzag
• Plan dine-out nights intentionally

Meal planning isn’t about control. It’s about alignment.

If you’re ready to spend less, waste less, and feel better—without chasing perfection—this is your on-ramp.

Download the free Meal Plan With Purpose template in the show notes, try one theme night this week, and tell us your must-use ingredient.

If this episode helped, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others grow well-being in their own kitchens.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

A simple lunch can be a lever for climate action. In this episode, I  spoke with Tracy Moore, a passionate organizer, to unpack how she launched Eat For Impact, a global initative in her home community of Thousand Oaks, and convinced local chefs to feature plant-centered specials that taste amazing and shrink carbon footprints. What started as a scary round of cold calls turned into a citywide collaboration—with data to show real environmental gains and dishes you’ll actually crave.

We share the human side first: the fear that keeps many of us on the sidelines, the “mind trash” that whispers "not yet," and the moment Tracy realized restaurants wanted a concrete way to help. Then we get practical. You’ll hear how the campaign works, from chef-friendly guidelines to a two-specials format that fits any menu, plus the metrics that translate sales into reduced emissions and resource use. Mouthful Eatery’s basil-marinated tofu salad and a maple-drizzled grilled veggie pita headline the lineup, alongside a bulgogi-style tofu bowl and a bright “Green One” juice—all designed to be climate-friendly, affordable, and repeat-order good.

We also dig into sourcing with an honest lens. Florencia offers a “better and best” pathway—organic as better, regenerative and local as best—while Tracy explains why the program starts flexible to welcome more restaurants, and how it can deepen standards as momentum grows. Think of it like growing roots through the soil: start where people are, then move toward local suppliers, seasonal menus, and regenerative partnerships that keep dollars and nutrients close to home.

Whether you’re near Thousand Oaks or halfway across the world, there’s a role for you. Check eatforimpact.org to find active cities or get the tools to launch your own. 

Bring a friend to try a special, tip your server, and tell the chef what you loved. 

Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs a nudge to start, and leave a quick review—it helps more eaters and restaurateurs find a practical path to climate action.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Don Adolfo shares the remarkable journey of Alquimia Tequila, from inheriting his grandfather's ranch in Mexico to pioneering organic agave farming in a region where everyone said it couldn't grow.

• Preserving family legacy by converting conventional farmland to organic agave cultivation despite local skepticism
• Creating an "organic agave protocol" that combines traditional methods with modern organic soil science
• Achieving higher sugar content (brix) in agave through organic methods compared to conventional farms
• Witnessing climate change effects as agave maturation time has decreased from 7-10 years to just 5 years
• Developing sustainable solutions for processing waste products instead of dumping them in rivers
• Addressing industry issues including chemical additives that aren't disclosed on tequila labels
• Aging tequila naturally in oak barrels for extended periods (up to 14 years) for exceptional flavor
• Winning over 75 gold medals and multiple platinum awards in international competitions
• Teaching neighboring farmers organic methods for free with the agreement they'll share knowledge with others
• Demonstrating how to make a "slim margarita" using fresh citrus and organic agave nectar

Find Alquimia Tequila at alquimiatequila.com or ask for it at your local liquor store – it's one of only a handful of certified organic tequilas available.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Dive into the fascinating world of sustainable tequila production as we explore a chapter from my book "Eat Less Water" titled "Tequila and Water." 

Did you know that one liter of tequila requires 65 gallons of water to produce? With America's love for margaritas driving massive tequila imports, our collective consumption represents nearly 10 billion gallons of water annually – enough to fill almost 18,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Meet Don Adolfo Murillo, founder of award-winning Tequila Alquimia and pioneer of organic tequila production. Through his story, we uncover the stark contrast between conventional agave farming, with its heavy reliance on chemicals and unsustainable water practices, and Don Adolfo's regenerative approach rooted in his grandfather's wisdom: "If you treat the earth well, it will treat you well." His innovative methods include using Limousine cattle for natural weed control, practicing dry farming techniques that preserve precious groundwater, and transforming vinaza waste into nutrient-rich compost instead of dumping it into rivers.

The environmental impact of our drinking choices extends far beyond what meets the eye. Conventional tequila production often leaves behind degraded soil, depleted aquifers, and polluted waterways, while concentrating chemicals that might contribute to those notorious tequila hangovers. Yet Don Adolfo's international gold medals prove that sustainable practices can create superior products while protecting vital water resources. Whether you're a tequila enthusiast or someone who cares about environmental stewardship, this episode connects the dots between our consumption choices and their ripple effects on soil health, water resources, and the people who depend on them.

 Are you curious about making your own sustainable margaritas? Join our Kitchen Activist Collective or follow @eatlesswater on Instagram for Don Adolfo's simple, additive-free recipe!

Visit  Alquimia Tequila to have it shipped to you or find a bottle near you.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

What happens when a family transforms their kitchen from chaotic to organized? From having no shopping list or meal plan, to setting aside time each week to plan meals before heading out to the store? For Eva, a member of the Kitchen Activist Collective, it sparked a revolution that saved her marriage from food-related arguments, put $6,000 back in her pocket annually, and gave her a powerful way to combat climate anxiety.

Eva began with a simple yet profound step: organizing her kitchen, one of the four pillars of Kitchen Activism. She turned a frustrating space into a welcoming one by decluttering cabinets, creating designated spaces for everything, and establishing systems everyone could follow. The impact was immediate—no more hunting for utensils, duplicate grocery purchases, and significantly less food waste.

Once the organization was in place, meal planning, another step of Kitchen Activism, followed naturally. Eva and her husband developed a Sunday routine: checking what they already have, planning meals for the week ahead, and shopping with purpose at both the farmer's market and grocery stores. Their guiding principle? "Don't buy it if you don't have a plan for it." This intentionality eliminated the waste from buying produce without a strategy and reduced their takeout frequency by at least a third.

The financial benefits were substantial—$50 weekly grocery savings plus reduced restaurant spending added up to roughly $6,000 annually. But the non-monetary gains were equally valuable. Eva discovered she didn't hate cooking; she just hated deciding what to make when her energy was lowest. Her husband uncovered a passion for cooking that transformed their division of kitchen labor. Most importantly, their household tensions around food shopping disappeared.

The most powerful aspect of this kitchen transformation is how it is connected to larger environmental action. By reducing food waste, supporting local farmers, and decreasing packaging from takeout, Eva found a tangible way to combat climate anxiety. As she beautifully puts it, when you're "on the deck trying to save the boat, you're going to feel better than if you're inside in a corner."

Ready to transform your kitchen into a force for personal and planetary good? The Kitchen Activist Collective is open for new members. Join us to discover how your everyday food choices can become powerful acts of change.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Joaquin Rodriguez, son of Kitchen Activist host Florencia Ramirez, reveals how he cooks nutritious, budget-friendly meals in his NYC college dorm with minimal equipment. His creative approach proves that kitchen activism can thrive anywhere, regardless of kitchen size or equipment limitations.

• Creating nutritious meals with just a mini-fridge, toaster oven, rice cooker, and electric kettle
• Batch cooking beans and rice as affordable, versatile meal foundations
• Using a rice cooker for multiple purposes beyond rice—pasta, reheating, and hard-boiled eggs
• Planning and executing weekly "Friday Feasts" for friends featuring dishes like pozole and jambalaya
• Prioritizing organic ingredients while keeping costs to approximately $50 per week
• Adapting cooking skills learned at home to small-space limitations
• Finding inspiration from recipes online and not being afraid to experiment
• Meal planning based on sales at local grocery stores
• Understanding how food choices impact environmental and personal health
• Sharing costs and food with friends builds community

"Don't limit yourself... with anything, it's trial and error... it just comes down to not limiting yourself and finding inspiration and not being scared to fail, because if you fail, you just try again."

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Episode Description:
In today's inspiring episode of the Kitchen Activist podcast, Florencia Ramirez reflects on the transformative power of dreaming. Drawing from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, Florencia shares her vision for a more sustainable, equitable, and thriving food system. She dives into six powerful dreams for the planet and connects them to actionable steps we can take as Kitchen Activists.

From the power of regenerative agriculture and soil health to reimagining school cafeterias and advocating for clean water and air as basic human rights, this episode will motivate you to make your dreams for a better future visible.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The critical role of regenerative agriculture in sequestering global carbon emissions and healing our planet's soil.
• Eye-opening stats on the exploitation of food workers, including farm laborers and meatpackers, and the urgent need for fair wages and dignity in the food industry.
• The alarming health impacts of food additives and pesticides, including chronic diseases and environmental injustice.
• How school lunch programs can wield their purchasing power to transform the food system and inspire future generations of Kitchen Activists.
• The devastating effects of agricultural runoff on rivers and the global crisis of untreated wastewater.
• The human rights crisis surrounding access to clean water and air and how policy changes undermine environmental justice.

Key Stats and Facts Mentioned:

• Less than 1% of farmland in the U.S. is organic, yet regenerative practices could sequester all current carbon emissions.
• 40% of rivers worldwide are too polluted to support aquatic life due to pesticide and agricultural runoff.
• The average farmworker in California earns under $30,000 per year, with 25 million people globally trapped in forced labor, many in agriculture.
• Ultra-processed foods account for 57% of calories consumed in the U.S., while pesticide exposure raises risks for neurological and respiratory diseases.
• School cafeterias collectively represent billions of dollars in purchasing power, offering a transformative opportunity for the food system.
• 1.2 billion people globally lack access to clean water, and 7 million deaths annually are attributed to air pollution.

Resources and Links:

• Learn more about regenerative agriculture and its climate solutions: Link to study
• Discover the Pesticide-Free Soil Project and its impact on school campuses: Link to project website
• Stay informed about food worker rights and labor conditions: Link to advocacy organization

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

This episode uncovers how embracing the 12 Days of Kitchen Activism can enhance the holiday season, dramatically reduce waste, and foster genuine connections. Florencia Ramirez delves into the staggering statistics of holiday trash and explores practical ways to slow down, savor moments, and connect with loved ones, transforming the festive season into one of joy, reflection, and meaningful action.

Ramirez brainstorms traditions that reflect community values, such as neighborhood toasts, community gatherings, and simple meals prepared with others. She encourages listeners to skip the pressure to overbuy, create a Pinterest-perfect holiday, and instead return to the true holiday spirit—one focused on connection, love, generosity, and savoring what matters most.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

The holiday season often evokes images of bustling malls, long shopping lists, and beautifully wrapped presents. Yet, amidst this festive hustle, a pressing question arises: Can holiday shopping become a catalyst for sustainability and positive change? In the latest podcast episode, Florencia Ramirez takes listeners on a transformative journey, offering strategies for eco-friendly gift-giving that align with environmental and personal well-being values.

In this episode, Florencia delves into mindful shopping, highlighting the significant impact our spending can have during the holiday season. With U.S. holiday spending projected to surpass $1 trillion, there's immense potential to channel this economic energy toward supporting eco-friendly businesses and local artisans. By choosing thoughtful, sustainable gifts, we promote environmental wellness and nurture our communities.

The episode provides practical ideas like shopping from farmers' markets or supporting local vendors. It even suggests gifting items like apple cider vinegar in glass bottles with reusable straws, emphasizing health and sustainability. The episode goes beyond individual choices, underscoring the power of collective action in driving change.

Here are the links to the farmers' market business mentioned in the episode:

Chocolatier- Ex Voto
Coffee Roaster- Ragamuffin and Beacon
Spirits- Alquimia Tequila
Apple Cider Vinegar- Cuyama

Reach out with any questions, comments, or ideas at info@eatlesswater.com

Stay connected on social: Instagram @eatlesswater Facebook @eatlesswaternow Tiktok @TheFlorenciaRamirez

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Ever wonder how much food we waste during Thanksgiving and its impact on our planet? With a staggering 305 million pounds of food wasted in the U.S. during this holiday alone, it's time to rethink our festive feasts. In this special episode of the Kitchen Activist Podcast, I, Florencia Ramirez, promise to equip you with practical tips and strategies to tackle this issue head-on. Whether hosting or attending, learn how to plan meals that align with your guests' preferences, helping you reduce waste and save money. By understanding what your guests enjoy, you can adjust quantities, especially of items like turkey, to ensure nothing goes to waste.

Join me as we explore five impactful steps to transform your Thanksgiving meal into a more sustainable and eco-friendly celebration. From utilizing a meal plan template to harnessing the power of community, discover how you can contribute to a waste-free holiday while strengthening bonds with family and friends. As we look forward to the podcast relaunch and exciting projects on the horizon, such as the Kitchen Activist book and Collective membership, let’s come together to celebrate a delicious and mindful Thanksgiving. Thank you for taking this journey with me towards a more sustainable future.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Tess Taylor shares the fascinating story behind her latest anthology, "Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens and the Hands That Tend Them." Tess's work serves as a beacon, urging humanity towards diversity, unity, and restorative hope. In this episode, we delve into gardening from the perspective of food justice and community building.  Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a fan of poetry, or someone seeking to make a difference in the world, this episode will inspire you to get your hands in the soil.

The anthology is available anywhere books are sold  BUT If you'd like a signed copy, contact Pegasus Books in Berkeley,  California (on Solano Street). Tess has generously offered to come into the store to personalize your copy.

About Tess Taylor:
Tess Taylor lives in El Cerrito, California, where she raises artichokes on the sidewalk median strip, has four chickens in the backyard, and is working to restore a community orchard. Her work as a writer deals with place, ecology, memory, and cultural reckoning.  She published five celebrated poetry collections: The Misremembered World, The Forage House,  Last West: Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange, Work & Days, and Rift Zone.  She has also been the on-air poetry reviewer for NPR’s All Things Considered for over a decade. Her work as a cultural critic appears in Harpers Magazine, The Atlantic, The Kenyon Review, Poetry, Tin House, The Times Literary Supplement, CNN, and The New York Times.  She is currently at work on two plays, one of which is a stage adaptation of her book of poems about American photographer Dorothea Lange, and later this fall, she’ll release a podcast called Intimate Addresses, about six extraordinary twentieth-century artists letters, with Anna Deveare Smith, and Getty. Her latest work, Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens and the Hands that Tend Them, is a collection of contemporary gardening poems, for an era of climate crisis, which includes poems by some of the most luminary poets writing today. The word anthology means “bouquet or gathering of flowers,” and this bouquet does gather many incredible offerings of poetry. 

www.tesstaylor.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Ordinary appliances like the gas stove are considered harmless, but they're significant contributors to harmful emissions.  This episode exposes the shocking influence of the gas and oil industry that has led us to favor gas stoves, even with their environmental and health impacts. I also delve into the alarming data about natural gas revenue and the water volume used in fracking. 

But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! I'll offer you tangible ways to become a kitchen activist. Small changes, like opting for a toaster oven or a single burner induction cooktop instead of a gas stove, can make a difference in reducing air pollution and improving health. 

Together, we can write a story of well-being for our home.

Be well,
Florencia

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Imagine the amount of food that ends up in the trash during the Thanksgiving holiday season. What if we told you that America alone wastes 305 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving, creating a carbon footprint equivalent to 169,000 cars driving for an entire year? Pretty shocking, right? But there's a way to make a difference. During this episode, I'll share how you can play your part in reducing food waste at your Thanksgiving table. As a Kitchen Activist, you'll make the world a better place, one dish at a time. I will guide you through a simple yet practical 11-step process to reduce food waste, save money, and serve a meal your guests genuinely appreciate. 

Have you ever heard of sustainable cooking? Let's break it down for you. It's all about shopping your pantry and fridge, purchasing ingredients from farms that use sustainable methods, and cooking from scratch. Not only does it save you money, but it also promotes a healthier lifestyle. But that's not all; I have a plan for your leftovers, too. Let's join forces to make this Thanksgiving different.  Let's make our kitchen choices matter. After all, it's not just about cooking a meal; it's about cooking for positive environmental change. Join me towards a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable Thanksgiving.

Email me at info@eatlesswater.com for a copy of the 11 action tips. 

Be resplendent,
Florencia

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

As I woke this morning, the aroma of my grandmother's signature lentil stew filled the air, at least in my memory. It is Dia de los Muertos—the day we honor our deceased loved ones by preparing their favorite meals. It got me thinking about the power of food, not only as a means of remembrance but also as a tool to impact our planet positively. I invite you to join me as we journey into the world of Kitchen Activism, where our meals become intentional acts of respect for our ancestors, our environment, and ourselves.

Beneath the surface of every bite are stories of how our food choices impact the world. As I reminisced about my grandmothers, I realized the best way to honor them is through food, but not at the expense of the environment. How can we align our culinary traditions with our values of protecting Mother Earth? The answer lies in cooking with purpose, shopping with intention, and supporting sustainable farming practices. Together, we can transform our kitchens into powerful platforms for environmental change while carrying forward the legacy of our loved ones. So here's to a feast of activism, purpose, and memory, one meal at a time!

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Ready to transform your kitchen into a powerhouse for environmental and social change?  In this episode, I read from the INTRODUCTION  for my book in process, THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST. Let me know what you think.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Get ready to broaden your horizon with our in-depth chat with Dr. David White, a soil biologist making waves in the world of environmental and social change! With his background in biological sciences, he marries his love for gardening and permaculture design with his research on soil health, creating a fascinating perspective on the path to sustainability.

In our conversation, we delve into topics like regenerative agriculture as a climate solution and the detrimental effects of industrial agriculture on soil organic matter. We talk about how we partner together with the Compost Tea Party,  inspiring children in the Rio School District to care for their environment. 

We leave no stone unturned, from soil health and composting to regenerative concepts for the future generation. Prepare to be inspired and learn how the power of your soil can help create a sustainable world for the next generation.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Have you ever thought about the power of your kitchen? This episode of The Kitchen Activist is about to shatter your preconceptions and reveal the shocking truth about ultra-processed foods. I'm going far beyond the well-trodden path of health concerns and delving into the environmental havoc these food products can wreak - from climate change and water scarcity to deforestation and pollution. But it's not all gloom. I'm also arming you with the knowledge you need to fight back. Get ready to redefine your grocery shopping strategy, navigate the maze of ingredient labels, and embrace the benefits of organic and plant-based meals.

Transform your kitchen into a hub of environmental activism. Minimizing ultra-processed food in your diet boosts your health and significantly contributes to the planet. Discover how home-cooked meals are often more resource-efficient than the so-called 'food waste reducing' ultra-processed options. The episode also challenges the popular notion that ultra-processed foods are cheaper, shedding light on the actual cost of these products. 

Join me, Florencia Ramirez, as we re-imagine food systems and make choices that benefit our health and collective well-being. You're not just a consumer; you're a Kitchen Activist. Tune in and take a stand!

I refer to the following interview/study:

Packaged Foods Labeled as Organic Have a More Healthful Profile Than Their Conventional Counterparts, According to Analysis of Products Sold in the U.S. in 2019–2020

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode is inspired by a quote written by Anais Nin. She wrote, "Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the action stems the dream again, and this interdependence produces the highest form of living." Kitchen activism is about taking our heart's desire or dreams for a better, healthier, thriving environment and turning that desire into a reality of action. In this episode, I describe how this is true in my kitchen and my life. And give you action steps to inspire the highest form of living in your life, too. 

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this week's episode, I encourage you to invite people into your kitchen to cook together. That is kitchen activism.  Each of the action steps to Kitchen Activism I discussed here in the podcast, like meal planning, shopping, and kitchen organization. It all comes together to be served on our plates.

We can take control of our food choices. But it requires us to cook more often. We must cook more and reverse the downward trend of time spent in the kitchen. When we cook at home, we have the agency to reverse the trends that are happening globally to our planet. And it feels empowering. This is activism. It is delicious. And it's fun. Cooking with others is a binding experience.


Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Imagine transforming your kitchen into a climate change-fighting powerhouse. With warming temperatures and depleting water systems becoming a global concern, our episode today reveals how you, right from your home kitchen, can contribute to positive environmental change. We also delve into the intricate details of Libya's water crisis, highlighting the effects of climate change on the world's water systems. This episode paints a vivid picture of how soil degradation and deforestation exacerbate water absorption and evaporation issues and how we can restore our soils and aquifers.

But that's not all! We also bust the myth of Pinterest-inspired but inefficient kitchen organization systems. Instead, we empower you with practical strategies to revamp your pantry and fridge in a way that is visually appealing and helps reduce food waste. Did you know the average family tosses away $2,800 worth of food annually? We offer insights on how a well-organized pantry can significantly cut down on this wastage. Get ready to learn how to harness temperature and light for optimal food placement and how simple tools like bins, glass jars, clips, and shelves can help maximize space. Tune in, and let's change the world one kitchen at a time!

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

The latest episode encourages us to let nature's rhythm as we move into Autumn inspire September resolutions for positive change in our lives and activism-- kitchen activism.

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

I was inspired to record this podcast episode after reading the first of a four-part series article about dropping groundwater totals in the United States published on August 29, 2023 New York Times.  I not only encourage you to take a look at the article for the compelling visual rendering of the fast-dropping water tables in the last 100 years but also to listen to three things you can do about it with what you eat.

Here is a link to the article.

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY

What is at stake with our inaction to stop the causes of climate change? Today the answer comes in the harrowing images from Maui in real-time. What does tomorrow bring? We can change what is happening today with our next food shopping trip.

In this episode, I connect the dots between extreme weather events caused by climate change, the burning of fossil fuels, and our food.   

I offer simple action steps you can take today to align yourself with the solution.

There is power in the collective,
Florencia

LINKS AND RESOURCES

NYT Article mentioned in the episode.

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY

Same great content with a new name THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST.



Be resplendnet,
Florencia

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY

The first season of THE HOW TO EAT LESS WATER podcast has come to an end with 70 episodes. The next season will be begin on Wednesday, August 2 with a new name THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST or BE A KITCHEN ACTIVIST (still deciding).

In the meantime I will finish my two books slated for publication in Spring of 2025 by Red Hen Press.

Continue to make a difference in the Kitchen, the most potent vehicle we have to rewrite this story.

Be well,
Florencia

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, listeners will hear Jane Fonda speak about her BIG OIL RESISTANCE tour on the Santa Barbara Earth Day Stage. Florencia Ramirez was honored and privileged to introduce this incredible activist dedicated to growing well-being for all. The episode also features the voice of Nalleli Cobo, the recipient of this year's Environmental Hero Award, an honor Ramirez received in 2018.

After listening to this episode, listeners will:

• Be inspired to think of ways to move away from fossil fuels in their homes, food choices, and communities.
• Think twice before voting for elected officials who receive money from big oil companies.
• Stop making excuses about being too busy to volunteer because if Jane Fonda has the time to get involved after filming three movies in the past 12 months, so can we.
• Realize that empowering people—like Jane Fonda’s work to raise wages for tipped workers or lower pregnancy rates among teens—is a form of climate justice activism.

Reach out to Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions comments, or to share the work they are doing. Emails go directly to her inbox.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode I'm joined by Jacqui Burge, founder and CEO of XO/ Jacqui and other successful companies, including Desk Yogi. We begin the conversation by discussing the poster that hangs in her MOVE Sanctuary yoga studio located in Ojai, California that reads, HOPE IS FOR LOSERS. This launches us in a powerful discussion of how Jacqui turns her hope into action exemplified in her latest venture XO/Jacqui. Her organic protein powder, formulated to provide strong + vital menopause support went from idea to market in  in 6 months!

After listening to Jacqui you will:

•  be inspired to act on those ideas that you've been chewing on
• learn to hone your own skill set to manifest what you want to bring into the world starting with your health 
• get some great action tips on how to stay strong and healthy in the last decade of your life
• come to see menopause as a time of beautiful transition
• learn how her organic protein powders supports her local community

Thru May 1, all orders receive free shipping. And sign up for the XO/ Jacqui newsletter to receive 15% off your first order. Visit the website to learn more.

Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.

Be resplendent,
Florencia

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

PODCAST SUMMARY
I mention the following people or organizations in this podcast.

earthday.org
sbearthday.org

Meet me at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara to celebrate Earth Day this year on April 29 & 30. Find me at the EAT LESS WATER booth and on the main stage to MC this year's CEC ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH HERO from 2-3 on Sunday, April 30.

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

PODCAST SUMMARY
I mention the following people or organizations in this podcast.

Bioneers
Liberty Ecosystems
New Energy Nexus
Downtown Crenshaw Rising
Joanna Macy
Dr. Muriilo's Organic Tequila- Alquimia Tequila

I end the podcast with the following poem written by Rainier Maria Rilke:

Earth, Isn't This What You Want

Earth, isn't this what you want? To arise in us, invisible?
Is it not your dream, to enter us so wholly
there's nothing left outside us to see?
What, if not transformation,
is your deepest purpose? Earth, my love,
I want it too. Believe me,
no more of your springtimes are needed
to win me over—even one flower
is more than enough. Before I was named
I belonged to you. I see no other law
but yours, and know I can trust
the death you will bring.

See, I live. On what?
Childhood and future are equally present.
Sheer abundance of being
floods my heart.

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Dirty Dozen List
United Farm Workers

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
Have you ever had days that were starting to feel or taste like a soup that was missing a crucial spice?   This episode was inspired by my recent feelings of blandness that started to set in. This caused me to do an inventory of the seven ingredients that have come to be my guiding post for living. Upon reflection, it became clear that I was heavy on some and sporadic with others and it was impacting the flavor of my "life's soup."

This is what I know to be true for myself.  My ability to bring about positive change through my activism in my own home kitchen and beyond is directly connected to my vitality which is directly related to the presence of the 7 essential ingredients (listed below) in my days. 

You may find your list of ingredients is the same or similar to the one below. Or maybe you want to adopt this one as your own.  Either way, as activists we need to clarify our essential ingredients so we can feel good to do good.

The 7 Ingredients for Good Living
1. Work with Purpose
2. Meditate
3. Connect with Nature
4. Move Your Body
5. Connect with People
6. Have Fun
7. Cook with Purpose


Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
March 22 is World Water Day. The holiday, initiated by the United Nations in 1993, serves as a reminder that we must protect and conserve this limited vital resource. 

Water scarcity is too real for many people on the globe. Did you know one in three people around the world lacks access to safe water? That’s 2.2 billion people who do not have access to clean water as many of us do. And according to Charity Water, women and girls around the world lose 200 million hours every day walking or water. And it is predicted half the world's population will experience water scarcity, a situation expected to result in the deaths of millions and an unprecedented rise in military conflicts. 

The wars of the future will be fought for water, not oil.

We can make a difference drop by drop. In this episode I expand on the following eight action tips:

1. Eat Food in Season
2. Reduce Food Waste
3. Don't Pollute Water 
4. Support Organic Agriculture
5. Take Part in Beach and Waterway Clean-Ups
6. Collect Rainwater
7. Collect and Reuse Water From your Kitchen Sink and Shower
8. Share Your Story

Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.

Be resplendent,
Florencia

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

You are invited to join me at this year's compost tea party! Send me an email at info@eatlesswater.com if you want to join or would like info on how to throw your own tea party.  Below is the Press Release for the event:

RIO DEL NORTE TO HOST “COMPOST TEA PARTY” TO SAVE WATER ON WORLD WATER DAY 

More than 500 students and community volunteers will come together MARCH 22, 2023 to learn how to create pesticide-free landscapes that sequester carbon and save water and will be treated to a special pesticide-free lunch.

Oxnard, CA. — In response to global warming and the mega-drought gripping most of the Southwest, Rio Del Norte School students will participate in a school-wide “compost tea party” on Wednesday, March 22, World Water Day, to shower their school grounds with an all-natural soil-enriching brew. Community experts and volunteers will guide 500 pre-kindergarten to 5th-grade students to douse the school’s landscape, gardens, orchard, and play areas with the “tea” in order to build pesticide-free, nutrient-rich soil that will better sequester carbon from the air and save water. Students will also participate in 19 nature-based climate solution workshops led by experts from within the community. We will also have the River Song Band performing some of their smash hits led by Dr. John Puglisi, Rio School District’s Superintendent. 

“The goal of the compost tea party is to engage the community to eliminate petroleum-based fertilizers and glyphosate pesticides, which the World Health Organization concluded in 2015 probably cause cancer in humans,” said Florencia Ramirez, Oxnard author of the book Eat Less Water, podcaster and director of the Pesticide Free Soil Project, a youth-led organization. “Playgrounds, parks, and gardens are part of the solution to save water on this planet because healthy soil that is untreated with chemicals can hold water up to 1,000 times more than treated soil. The compost tea party is an event to empower young people who want to turn their hope for a healthy environment into action. ”

In addition to preparing the compost tea and applying it to the school’s landscape and garden, students will learn about soil science from David White, PhD., Executive Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture in Ojai, beneficial bugs from Ron Whitehurst, owner of the world-renowned Rincon-Vitova Insectaries in Ventura, and other topics related to soil, organic food, compost, and decomposition from seventeen additional workshop leaders across the county from Ventura County Farm to School, Rio School District’s Farm to School, Oxnard Union High School District’s Farm to School, Master Gardeners, Oxnard High School Culinary Arts, Once Upon a Watershed, etc. 

The Oxnard High School Food Service & Hospitality students, led by teacher Ms. Debra Gallagher, are looking forward to working with the younger students. “Teaching kids how to prepare healthy snacks using garden vegeta

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
On this episode, I'm joined by Beatriz Barnes, a sophomore in high school, and journalist on her school paper. After Bea reached out to me with a series of thoughtful questions for her school paper for an article she wrote on EAT LESS WATER and regenerative agriculture, I invited her to the podcast to ask me the questions.  

I think you will be as impressed by Bea and her questions as I was. 

Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any questions, or comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go directly to my inbox.

Be resplendent,
Florencia

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
Organic food is more expensive than its conventional counterpart most of the time. This especially the case for animal proteins like eggs, dairy, and meat. But it is it worth the extra $$? What are we really paying for when we reach for a third party certified organic labeled food like USDA Organic? And how can we know it is organic?  

I answer these questions plus explain some of the following basics around organic guidelines:

• What does the organic certification mean?
• When is the third party organic certification important?
• Is BUY LOCAL the same as organic?
• Is the Organic Certified label needed at the farmers' market?

By the end of the episode you will have at least three reasons to support organic agriculture at the farmers' market and your neighborhood grocery store.

Thank you for joining me in this movement to save water and grow well-being for this planet we have the privilege to call home. Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com with any question, comments, or to let me know the work you are up to. Your emails go direct to me inbox.

Be resplendent,
Florencia

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
I love this episode. You will find so much inspiration embedded in these 30 minutes of conversation with Integrative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Geeta Maker Clark. After my conversation with this incredible human, a new idea emerged, inspired by her FOOD As POWER course she teaches with her medical students to middle schoolers in South Chicago.

I have a feeling that I am not the only one who will walk away from this episode feeling new energy to do the work I'm designed to do just like Geeta.

 You can learn more about Dr. Geeta maker Clark here.

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
The kitchen is the heart of every home, regardless of size or design. Think back to gatherings you've hosted or attended; doesn't the party always migrate to the kitchen? The reason is that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the place we go to be nourished. But is our kitchen reflecting the type of heart we want to spread to the world? 

Consider these facts:

• The home kitchen is the largest producer of food waste at 43%. This is more than restaurants (40%), farms (12%), and food manufacturers (2%).
• Each home refrigerator generates 100 pounds of food waste each year.
• 27% of homes have more than one kitchen, doubling, if not tripling, the amount of food waste generated. 

In this episode, Florencia discusses why refrigerator organization is essential to reduce kitchen food waste. I offer some action tips or guiding principles that work for me (after many failed attempts and refrigerator organization) to help you streamline your refrigerator starting now.

The following refrigerator ad in the podcast sets us on the path of food waste. 

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
 Chocolate is the #1 gift on Valentine's Day, totaling 2.4 billion pounds. When expressed in water, that equals about 448 billion gallons of water. On this episode I cover a lot of ground including:

• the difference between blue and green water and why that matters
• the impact of chocolate on both deforestation and as a driver of reforestation
• and I provide action steps we can take to buy chocolate that protects rainforests starting this Valentine's Day

On this episode I mention the following: Ex-Voto Chocolate, Organic Fair bean-to bar chocolate. I also mention the following article

And if you like this episode and want more on chocolate, revisit a past episode with more info and action tips...because you can never have enough chocolate.

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Episode Summary
Reach out to me at info@eatlesswater.com if you'd like me to send you the meal planning template I use to plan my dinners.

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Episode Summary:
Let this be the year you grow well-being for yourself and the planet. But having the desire to do something, even a heart desire doesn't always lead to sustained action. What are the things holding us back from doing the things that are important to us? And what methods can we utilize to help us stay on track with our goals, resolutions, heats desires in 2023 and beyond? These are some of the questions I pose to Michele Nevarez, an expert on human behavior and author of BEYOND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. This episode provides us the action steps needed to clear the path of excuses so we WILL grow-wellbeing together!

Learn how you can stay connected with Michele Nevarez at www.beyondei.inc and find out how you can join the life-changing Emotional Intelligence Certification NOW ENROLLING.

Get a copy of Michele's book, BEYOND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.


Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Summary Episode:
 The water footprint of butter is 3602 gallons of fresh water. In this season that requires a tremendous amount of butter, there is a simple and clear action step to make a difference in our food choices--organic butter.

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
Deck the Halls Sustainably and give the gift of well-being by donating to a non-profit organization doing tremendous work like Paso Pacifico.

Use the link to give any size donation.
https://pasopacifico.org/project/saving-sea-turtles/

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop online at www.eatlesswater.com. Come join me for shopping, sipping, and celebrating all things good on Sunday, December 11 from 11-4 inside the shop.

EPISODE SUMMARY
What is B Corp, Regenerative Food Certification, and Upcycled Food? Let Jennifer Piette, founder, and CEO of LA-Based (soon an island in Maine-based) Narrative Food be your guide into the cutting-edge trends in the food world that are part of the solution of planetary health. And the best part is you can bring these food products that tell good stories to your pantry with a click of a button.

Use this link to shop  Narrative Food

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop online at www.eatlesswater.com. Come join me for shopping, sipping, and celebrating all things good on Sunday, December 11 from 11-4 inside the shop.

EPISODE SUMMARY
Artificial tree or real tree? What are the most sustainable holiday decoration ideas and great gift ideas to grow well-being. All this and more you will find in this episode to deck your halls more sustainably.

Here are some links I mention in the episode to find a list of organic tree farms in a handful of states (including the organic farm I mentioned in the show located in Somis, California).  And visit LOCAL HARVEST, a tremendous resource for organic farms near you and ones that ship their harvest to your door.

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop online at www.eatlesswater.com.

Episode Summary:
In this episode I share how through observing my son Joaquin plan and execute his birthday dinner, I realized that the best meals (defined as meals that grow well-being for you, the planet, and the ones you love) are achieved in four acts:

Act one:
The meal plan
Act two:
Food procurement (shopping for food with care)
Act three:
Cooking
Act four: Setting the stage for the enjoyment and nourishment of the food

This a great podcast to set the stage for a delicious Thanksgiving (and I mean more than the food).

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the The Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop on line at www.eatlesswater.com.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And right about now is when I’m thinking about the guest list, menu, and shopping list. And while this holiday is my favorite with the focus on gratitude, cooking, and sharing food, we collectively throw away more food on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.

Consider these statistics:

• On Thanksgiving we throw away in the United States, 305 million pounds of food.
• This waste has a carbon footprint of 1.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the same as 169,000 cars driving for a full year.
• The water footprint of the wasted food is 1 billion gallons of water. This wasted water is equivalent to the amount used by everyone in New York City for three and a half months. (source: ReFed)

The Center for Biological Diversity breaks down Thanksgiving food waste as follows:

• 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown out.
• 150 million pounds of side dishes like veggies, mashed potatoes.
• 14 million pounds of dinner rolls.

Collectively, we throw away $293 million and about 40% of our turkeys. 

I know that we can all do better.  I can do better. In the latest episode, I offer 10 action tips we can each do to curb food waste at our holiday table whether you are hosting or contributing a dish or two but is your freezer ready for leftovers? Listen for 7 steps to get your freezer organized and ready.

Send an email to info@eatlesswater.com if you'd like me to send the "10 Action steps to stop food waste at your Thanksgiving Table."

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the The Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop on line at www.eatlesswater.com.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And right about now is when I’m thinking about the guest list, menu, and shopping list. And while this holiday is my favorite with the focus on gratitude, cooking, and sharing food, we collectively throw away more food on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.

Consider these statistics:

• On Thanksgiving we throw away in the United States, 305 million pounds of food.
• This waste has a carbon footprint of 1.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the same as 169,000 cars driving for a full year.
• The water footprint of the wasted food is 1 billion gallons of water. This wasted water is equivalent to the amount used by everyone in New York City for three and a half months. (source: ReFed)

The Center for Biological Diversity breaks down Thanksgiving food waste as follows:

• 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown out.
• 150 million pounds of side dishes like veggies, mashed potatoes.
• 14 million pounds of dinner rolls.

Collectively, we throw away $293 million and about 40% of our turkeys. 

I know that we can all do better.  I can do better. In the latest episode, I offer 10 action tips we can each do to curb food waste at our holiday table whether you are hosting or contributing a dish or two. Take a listen.

Send an email to info@eatlesswater.com if you'd like me to send the "10 Action steps to stop food waste at your Thanksgiving Table."

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the The Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop on line at www.eatlesswater.com.

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE  SUMMARY:

Did you know  2,000,000 flower blossoms are tapped by the bees for every one pound of honey.

These and more interesting facts about bees are shared by Katie Metzger, a  beekeeper and owner of Hanai Hives in the North Shore of Oahu.

But more importantly in this episode you will learn action steps we can all implement NOW to save bees.
 
Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

EPISODE SUMMARY
I have reinstated the Sunday dinner. What that simply means to me is it's a day when I make dinner more of a production. I think it's really important to have one day of the week set aside to make more elaborate dishes. These are the days that you make those recipes that you say, I'll make it when I have more time. These are the meals you set aside to make those more elaborate meals remembering that what is considered "elaborate" for one home cook is different for another.

So for me, elaborate is the day that we make lasagna or empanadas or homemade pasta.

When we carve out one time a week or month to gather for a special meal, we are building deeper relationships while at the same time growing well-being for the planet.

In this episode, I offer a few ideas to get you started to reinstitute the "Sunday" dinner, regardless of what day of the week or month it falls on. 
 
Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Episode Summary:
In this episode I mention the following Farm to Table establishments I found with a simple internet search on my phone. These little slices of well-being can be found near or far from home. But when we find them, the rewards are felt  in experience and flavor.

Vinni Vanni Liquor, Lucca, Italy
Torre Aurora, Monterosso al Mare, Italy

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every Monday and (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com

Find unique and sustainable kitchen products in the The Eat Less Water Holiday Pop-Up Shop located inside Truth & Love Beauty at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center located at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara, California. Or shop on line at www.eatlesswater.com.


Links and resources:
Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.

Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.

Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.

Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on future episodes released every (water) Wednesday.

RESOURCES + LINKS

•  Watch the PBS segment on Kitchen Activism 
•  Join the 4-week Kitchen Activist group (closes Sunday) 
•  Preorder The Kitchen Activist 
• Start Meal Planning to Save the Planet and Money! started.
• Sign up for my weekly newsletter. 
• Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.
  
  Reach Florencia Ramirez at info@eatlesswater.com