Got food waste? Over 30-40% of all food is wasted. Yet, we have people in our own communities and elsewhere that are going hungry. We know composting is important, but reducing food waste first is the goal. However, when we throw kids into the mix, it can feel completely out of our control and overwhelming. In this episode, I'm talking with Alison Mountford of ends & stems - a professional chef who has a focus on helping busy families get food on the table without the stress, drama, and overwhelm, with the added bonus of reducing food waste. Yes, even if you have CHOOSEY eaters!Complete episode transcript. Here are the questions we answer and topics covered:Issue with food wasteHow to tackle home-packed school lunchesWays we can talk to kids about food wasteHow to incorporate reducing food waste into your family valuesHow to address food waste at home with choosy eatersHow to avoid making separate meals for kids who don’t like what’s being servedHow to get dinner on the table for your family with less stress and less drama and less food wasteResources mentioned in this episode (some links may contain affiliate links, which helps support our amazing guests and this podcast):Bento BoxEpisode 11 - How to compost at home with kidsFamily values episodes (Ep 17 with Lindsay & Episode 2 with Stephanie)Gardening with kids ep. 4Where to find Alison & ends & stems:ends & stemsrecipe finderInstagramLet's connect!Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.comBlog (Reduce, Reuse, Renew)Instagram (@raisingecominimalistspodcast or @reducereuserenewblog)Support the Show Leave a review on Apple and/or Spotify Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gPwH8QEUo)