Remote Sustainability

6. Brainstorm a list of lab possibilities (may use the Internet and classroom resources if desired) to prepare a dish or two using available ingredients. Properly store some perishable items for later use. You may need to place parameters on their selection based on time and available equipment. Brainstorm a list of meal possibilities (may use the Internet and classroom resources if desired) to prepare a dish or two using available ingredients. Properly store some perishable items for later use. 7. In order to eliminate food waste, determine any substitutions or adjustments to be made based on available ingredients on hand, e.g., using Rice Krispies as a filler/binder for a meatloaf instead of crackers. Encourage internet research for substitutions. They may find it helpful to explore food items specifically intended for hiking and camping. In order to eliminate food waste, determine any substitutions or adjustments to be made based on available ingredients on hand, e.g., using Rice Krispies as a filler/binder for a meatloaf instead of crackers 8. You are not required to use the entire amount of all perishable items, but you are required to properly store the leftover and unused ingredients for future use. Use the following resources to determine how to store unused perishable items: ● How to Freeze It: The Right Way to Store Meat, Produce, and More ● Food Storage Chart ● Still Tasty Encourage students to explore alternatives. “Putting it in the ‘fridge” is certainly not the onl y option. Also consider food preservation techniques before the age of refrigeration such as canning, drying, and salting. Why are these methods not used more widely today? You are not required to use the entire amount of all perishable items, but you are required to properly store the leftover and unused ingredients for future use. Use the following resources to determine how to store unused perishable items: 9. After evaluating alternatives, select a dish to prepare and plate in the allotted time frame allowed. The following Google Doc may be used, if desired, to assist planning for the lab. Lab Planning Sheet - Minimizing Food Waste After evaluating alternatives, select a dish to prepare and plate in the allotted time frame allowed. The following Google Doc may be used, if desired, to assist planning for the lab. Lab Planning Sheet 10. Prepare chosen dishes in the allotted time. Stress the importance of safe food handling, especially in the potential introduction to bacteria that will speed the spoiling process.