Emily Frisan

Category: Informational

  • Food Insecurity: What It Means, How It’s Measured, and Why It Matters

    This blog post builds the foundation for a series of podcast episodes, Food for Thought, exploring challenges and solutions for achieving equitable, environmental, and economic food security in the United States. This is a podcast for anyone who cares about what they eat, where it comes from, and how it…

  • Agroecology toward a more just food system

    Urban communities often face food and space insecurities with a lack of access to fresh produce to create wholesome lifestyles. The modern agricultural revolution has turned toward regenerative agriculture with hopes to reduce food and material waste to create more sustainable approaches to cultivation. Although there is no official definition…

  • Grocery shopping for feelings and food waste

    Grocery shopping for feelings and food waste

    List on Spotify! Be sure to give the episode a listen for all my best secrets! How I grocery shop Before I leave: Check out the pantry before I leave. What do or don’t I have? What do I want? Do a quick clean-out before leaving. Empty out all bad…

  • The next step for pantry basics: a how-to guide

    As home chefs, we’re all told to invest in pantry basics. Ingredients range from oils, spices, canned and frozen foods, grains, and so on. The New York Times Cooking section offers great kick-starter pantry lists depending on your experience or comfortability with food and using different ingredients. This post is…

  • 5 Must-Haves for Shopping Efficiently & Eco-Friendly

    Disclaimer: I am not featuring any Amazon options. Here’s a tiktok to view if you’re looking for an alternative websites. I also want to mention that holding big corporations like Kroger and (our favorite) Trader Joe’s accountable is crucial. These companies contribute millions of pounds in plastic through grocery stores…