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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Linda Haworth

EcoChallengers

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 181 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Linda's actions

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Animal-free diet

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Linda Haworth 10/28/2016 7:03 PM
    I had fun today laughing with my coworker Felica about the two weeks experience of the challenges. In those weeks, there were ups and downs and happy successful moments.  I was surprised to see how much attention it took to do a seemingly simple thing like not let the water run while I was brushing my teeth!

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    Linda Haworth 10/27/2016 11:38 AM
    My challenge for a new plant based recipe each day has been rewarding! 
    Here are some of my mostly local organic favorites:
    • honeycrip apples with dates & cranberries, chopped & baked with no sugar
    • swiss chard- chiffonade and microwave with chimichurri sauce (homemade)
    • miso soup base (homemade) with added chanterelle mushrooms & green onions
    • leeks, peppers, (both from my garden) sauteed add cooked red beans 
    • quinoa (blonde kind)  cooked with grated apple, add tablespoon maple syrup


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    Linda Haworth 10/26/2016 10:13 AM
    Latest non-dairy pesto recipe- tons of basil with pecans, garlic, avocado oil, lemon, salt/pepper all in the food processor.  This is great addition to veggies, too!

    • Paola Villegas's avatar
      Paola Villegas 10/26/2016 10:41 AM
      I'm definitely going to give your recipe a try, thanks for sharing! 

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    Linda Haworth 10/26/2016 9:53 AM
    FYI- to place in EcoChallenge suggestion box:  This challenge would be nice if done in January, February, or March.  I have found it hard to add anything to my schedule that this time of year  (already full of yard & roof maintenance before winter).. On the good side, I have kept up with the new recipe everyday most of which used  local organic foods!

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      Robin Straughan 10/26/2016 4:08 PM
      Thanks for the suggestion.  We may in fact be looking at hosting our own "custom" EcoChallenge at a different time of the year. Stay tuned...

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    Linda Haworth 10/24/2016 5:05 PM
    So I am successful 95% of the time!   It is the animal free food that throws me, but I am alright with 95% less dairy and eggs consumed.. If someone uses 2 eggs in a cookie recipe, then eating one of 3 dozen cookies in the batch equals .05 % of the egg.  Back to my first sentence, then, I am pleased with being able to cut down on animal products by a very large percentage. Just being aware of what is in all my daily food and cutting 95% to me is a significant advance!

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      Jennifer Nelson 10/26/2016 4:20 PM
      I have always found it challenging to avoid meat at potlucks or dinner parties too... naturally, you want to share and show appreciation! Did you know that you can substitute the same amount of applesauce or mashed banana for for the eggs in most cookies? The butter can be more tricky depending on the texture and flavor you are after (although I really like coconut oil shortbread myself).

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    Linda Haworth 10/21/2016 4:22 PM
    Yeah, tomorrow may not be raining! I am installing the last touches on my garden raised beds then will plant some winter veggies.  One area is receiving a cover crop planting of crimson clover. 

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    Linda Haworth 10/17/2016 1:06 PM

    Several new recipes:  Chanterelle mushrooms on toast (NY Times), Spiralized zucchini with Trader Joe's Samba Matah Indonesian salsa, and spaghetti squash with marinara sauce.  Three days, three new recipes

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      Jennifer Nelson 10/19/2016 9:14 AM
      So... when are you inviting us all to dinner?!@

      I'd love the chanterelle recipe if you are willing to share. And I'm adding the Indonesian salsa to my next grocery list... sounds like it is yummy!

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    Linda Haworth 9/29/2016 11:16 AM
    Today I am adding the challenge of not to let the water run while I brush my teeth!  I once saw a PNWCA artist's moving performance piece  about the high percentage of the world's women & children who have to walk MANY MILES each day just to get water for their basic needs. The presentation showed how just the act of not running the water when not in use would save amazing annual amounts of clean water. Seems simple, yet I have not focused on actually doing it successfully! ...............until now!

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    Linda Haworth 9/21/2016 9:07 AM


    My challenge is of ecological importance, yet, it is to my personal advantage health-wise! Since I joined Kaiser's Vegan program, I have lost 15 pounds plus lowered my blood pressure and my cholesterol count. Though positive, I have a long way to go; I will enjoy using this challenge/goal to be more observant in my animal -free diet and eating meatless meals! While I am on a good path, a two week hyper-focus will help me keep on track.

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      Jennifer Nelson 9/21/2016 4:20 PM
      Good for you! Many people have noted the wellness-sustainability overlap in this challenge. I should talk to Julee about it next week. :)  Meanwhile, I hope you will share any great recipes you try out on the diet. Maybe I will see you at the farmer's market.