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. 

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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 Thank...

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...

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.

Here is the link to the writer's retreat I'm hosting in my home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments tha...

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 agricu...

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&ap...

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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 descri...

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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 coo...

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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 wat...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 si...

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.

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Same great content with a new name THE KITCHEN ACTIVIST.



Be resplendnet,
Florencia

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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 ve...

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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 fam...

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In this episode you will hear Jane Fonda speak about her BIG OIL RESISTANCE tour on the Santa Barbara Earth Day Stage. I had the honor and privilege to introduce this incredible activist dedicated to growing well-being for us all. You will also hear the voice of Nalleli Cobo, the recipient of this year's Environmental Hero Award, an award I received in 2018 . 

After listening to this episode you wi...

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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....