Smart Kitchen Habits That Save Families $4,000/Year

How much food is your family wasting—and how much money with it?The average household throws out hundreds of pounds of food and over $4,000 every year. Why? Poor planning. Overbuying. Forgotten leftovers.

In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, Ian Peterman sits down with Janet Irizarry, founder of My Mindful Kitchen and creator of the MMK Method, to talk about real-world solutions to food waste, saving money, and raising eco-conscious kids—all without adding more stress to family life.

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𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

00:00 - Guest Intro

00:52 - Janet's Journey: From Second Grade to Restaurant Owner

01:41 - Volunteering and the Birth of Hudson Valley Eats

04:00 - Cooking for a Cause During COVID-19

04:52 - Tackling Household Food Waste

05:32 - The MMK Method: A Family Approach to Sustainability06:13 - Restaurant Efficiency vs. Household Waste

09:31 - Teaching Kids About Food Waste

19:50 - Introducing the MMK Method Course

25:59 - Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Janet Irizarry and My Mindful Kitchen and the MMK Method

Janet Irizarry is the founder of My Mindful Kitchen and creator of the MMK Method. She brings together her expertise in food, education, and sustainability to tackle one of today’s most pressing issues: household food waste.

A former restaurant owner and educator at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Janet pairs her culinary background with a master’s degree in course design to develop impactful, family-centered solutions.

Her latest initiative, My Mindful Kitchen, features the MMK Method—a family-friendly program designed to help households save money, reduce food waste, and create sustainable kitchen habits.

The MMK Method offers practical tools to address common waste triggers like overbuying, disorganization, and poor planning, providing families with a clear, achievable roadmap for lasting change

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Janet Irizarry and My Mindful Kitchen and the MMK Method

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetirizarry/ and

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmkmethod/

Website: https://www.mmkmethod.com/ and https://www.mymindfulkitchen.com/

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