Food & Cooking Science To Conquer Your Kitchen
Made to Sustain is a food resource that aims to help you make better use of your kitchen using food and cooking science. It’s a place where you can learn how to properly store food to reduce your food waste and find out more about your food. My goal is to help you eat better, Reduce Your Food Waste, and save money!
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Food & Cooking Science Basics
Healthy & Simple Recipes
Using the science of cooking, we focus on helping home chefs use seasonal produce, reduce food waste, and help you make sure you understand the scientific principles of the cooking process to develop confidence in different cooking methods. We share videos and clear instructions to help you use simple ingredients and fundamental principles to create delicious reciples and become better cooks in your home kitchen.
Finding the Right Ingredients
You don’t need to go to culinary school to learn how to find good ingredients. Using a little science, you can make a great dish as long as you have the right ingredients. If you want to learn more about the food you’re eating, you’ve come to the right place.If you want to learn more about making the right choices at the grocery store and reading an ingredient label. Learn more about your food in simple terms that you can use when you shop.
Kitchen Equipment That Makes Life Easier
A good home cook doesn’t need unique gadgets. Find the right kitchen equipment that accomplishes multiple tasks and easily integrates into your daily routine. From proper food storage to equipment that lasts, I don’t recommend anything that I wouldn’t use in my own kitchen. Check out the list here.
Work with Me
If you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed about food science and food waste, don’t worry – you’re in the right place! Take the worry out of starting your food journey, and let us help you. From partnerships, corporate speaking, to private cooking courses to pantry audits, I’m sure I can help you. Contact me to learn more!
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I love to promote healthy food brands – it’s my jam! Let me help them tell your stories about how they are impacting.
Food Science &
Cooking Courses
Sometimes it’s nice to have someone show you the ropes. If you’re looking for an individual, group, or classroom-style learning session, I’m here to help!
Food Safety
Kitchen Reset
We can help you navigate the complexities of food safety through your very own kitchen. Let us help you get the basics covered.
The Disconnect Between People and Food
There’s a growing demand for people who want to eat a more sustainable diet but don’t know where to start. In the United States, we have food waste, food loss, and food insecurity all at the same time. How can we support sustainable food production when there is seemingly enough food to go around?
While there are great resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals, they aren’t always easy to understand. That’s why Made to Sustain is here to help you. We combine great products with culinary arts with sustainable food choices to make sure you can support our food system. You can start by shopping our directory of sustainable brands.
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If you’re looking to learn more about food and cooking science in video format, check out our YouTube Channel!
The Importance of Sustainable Food Systems
With 28% of all global carbon emissions coming from agriculture, our food system has a massive impact on climate change. Sustainable food systems are essential for delivering food security and nutrition for all. They encompass every aspect of feeding a population: growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, and disposal of food and food-related items. We can support a sustainable food system by supporting sustainable farmers, seasonal foods, and through local food.
Join Us on the Journey of Food & Cooking Science
Explore our food and cooking science newsletter. Every week, we share recipes, resources, and other great ways to learn more about how you can make better choices in your kitchen. This can save you time at the grocery store and money from wasted produce.
Understanding Food And Sustainability
What is Food Sustainability? The answer might be a bit more simple than it seems. It involves producing and consuming food in ways that protect our natural resources and support local economies. It also promotes social justice within our food supply chain. The best way we can support a sustainable food industry is with our plates. In turn, this can make for a healthy life. It means we can meet our current nutritional needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
While you may have heard that you need to eat plant-based foods for a sustainable diet, we are focused on meeting you halfway. If you can focus on plant-forward meals, they are better for your health and the planet’s health. With the right equipment and ingredients, you can make an impact by choosing sustainable food choices with guidance from your favorite sustainable food blog.
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Meet Kelly D’Amico, MBS
Hi there! I’m Kelly D’Amico, and welcome to my sustainable food blog, Made to Sustain. With over ten years of experience in the food industry, I started Made to Sustain to help support a more sustainable food system. Here, I create and share recipes and food brands that are good for people and good for the planet. I have a Master’s in Global Food Technology and a BS in Food Science and Nutrition from Rutgers University. I’ve also taken several sustainability certifications, including Sustainability and Circularity Strategies, from the University of Cambridge. I’m eager to help you learn more about how your plate impacts your health and the planet!
