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October 20, 2020

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One of the best tools to prevent food waste in you

One of the best tools to prevent food waste in your home is a good blender or juicer. Smoothies and juices are some of our favorite ways to put those veggie odds and ends to delicious use before they can go to waste! ⁠
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That's why we're delighted to partner with @breville, who recently came out with a combo blender and juicer – aka "Bluicer" – that we absolutely love. Until September 30th, if you buy and register the 3X Bluicer Pro or the 3X Bluicer, you’ll receive a $50 credit towards your first Imperfect order on us. Head to the link in bio to find out more. 🍓🥭🍑

Have you ever felt confused by the terms "best by,

Have you ever felt confused by the terms "best by," "sell by," and "use by" on a package? You're not alone! Misconceptions about date labels cause thousands of tons of unnecessary food waste every year.

While date labels on meat and dairy items should be taken seriously, labels on pantry goods and many other items are a cautious estimate of peak quality and don't indicate when something is absolutely unsafe to eat.

Here are are some common sense tips for knowing what to eat and what to toss:

🥚 If stored properly, eggs will last for 3-5 weeks after you buy them. Don't store eggs in the door of your fridge, since it's too warm there.
🍊 Fruit juice lasts longer than vegetable juice. Juice that's gone bad will smell sour and sometimes have small bubbles in it.
🥛 Milk can last for about a week after the "sell by" date. If you're unsure if it's good to drink, pour a small amount into a glass and smell it. If it has changed color, is clumpy, or smells weird, throw it out.
🥫 Canned goods like beans are good for years after their "best by" dates. Acidic items like tomatoes only last for about a year and a half.
🍯 Honey is good indefinitely. It will naturally crystallize over time; just gently heat the jar in water to return it to liquid.

When in doubt, remember that date labels are just one piece of information when it comes to knowing if something is still good to eat. They tell some of the story, but not all of it. Your eyes, nose, tongue, and common sense all have a role to play, too!

Hit the save button for future reference and tag a friend that would benefit from these tips.

How does @padmalakshmi make a kale salad? Deliciou

How does @padmalakshmi make a kale salad? Deliciously! She recently showed us how to kick our kale salad up a notch with this delicious peach vinaigrette.

Padma also taught us that vinaigrettes are a great way to fight food waste by using up peaches or mangoes that are slightly overripe and might be slightly too soft & squishy to use elsewhere.

Ready to try it for yourself? Here's the recipe for Padma Lakshmi’s Kale Salad with Peach Vinaigrette:

Salad:
2 bunches kale, stems removed
1/2 red onion, diced
1 ripe peach, pitted and chopped

Peach Vinaigrette:
1 ripe peach, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp honey
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. To prepare the dressing, combine the chopped peach, vinegar, oil, water, honey, and salt in a blender, and blend until completely smooth.
2. Rip the kale into small pieces, and then use your hands to massage the dressing into the leaves until they are tender and slightly wilted.
3. Toss in the red onion and chopped peach, and allow the salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving. Save any leftover salad in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Be sure to hit the save button to come back to this recipe, and head to the link in our bio to watch Padma in action in the kitchen!

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(Giveaway closed) We're proud to carry organic, Fair Trade chocolate from @altereco_foods, a company working to mitigate climate change through regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration.

We're teaming up for a sweet giveaway! To win $100 in Imperfect credit and a full range of Alter Eco’s organic, Fair trade chocolate bars:
🍫 Follow @imperfectfoods and @altereco_foods
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🍫 Tag a friend in the comments below

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Contest ends on 9/15 at 12pm PT. Must be in the continental U.S. to win.

Part of building a better food system means standi

Part of building a better food system means standing with our communities and rolling up our sleeves to feed people after a natural disaster hits. Our Southern Region Imperfect Team donated over 16,000 pounds of fresh food as well as water from our generous friends at @rambleraustin to our neighbors in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida.

Timing and teamwork was on our side. Our food arrived as supplies had began to run out in some communities, and our employees had the good fortune to work with @foodrescueus and @stepuplouisiana in Baton Rouge, who helped us get supplies where they were needed most. We're also grateful to the Cajun Navy, who helped transport our food to Houma, a small community that was in an especially desperate need of food.

Thanks to every employee and partner who have helped us nourish Louisiana as it recovers from Hurricane Ida 💚

Can you spot the difference between the first and

Can you spot the difference between the first and second photo?

When it comes to heirloom tomatoes, traditional grocery stores demand only the big juicy ones because they're sold by the pound, so the bigger the tomato, the greater the profit for the store. But this doesn't exactly lead to huge profits for the grower who gets left with smaller tomatoes that they have to leave in the field or sell to processors way below market value.

We're working with our friends at @cokefarm to offer their small but beautiful heirloom tomatoes at a price that benefits you and the grower.

The first photo is the smaller heirlooms that are considered "imperfect" and the second photo is the larger tomatoes that retailers demand. We think they all look delicious! 🍅

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