Portobello Philly Cheesesteak

 Happy new year! Have you made a "green" New Year's resolution for 2021? You could resolve to:

• Make a "Leftovers Day" once a week, to reduce food waste. 
• Learn to repair a broken item (toy, clock, clothes, iron, jewelry, etc) - Repair Cafe has some tips, just search by your item! 
• Walk, bike, or scoot* rather than take a car to a nearby place you visit frequently (park, library, store).
• Hang a clothesline, inside or out, or set up a clothes rack, and air-dry at least one load of laundry each week.
• Never drink another single-use bottle of water.
• Find new owners for 10 things you don't want or need anymore.

And of course, you could resolve to eat less meat and dairy, because animal-based foods contribute more to climate change than plant-based foods. "Meatless Mondays" and "Vegan Vednesdays" make excellent starting points.

We tried "Portobello Philly Cheesesteaks" (The Nut-Free Vegan) last week, and they were decent. The recipe made an excess of peppers, so I used the extras in other dishes in the following days (fried rice, grain bowls, etc). I used real rather than vegan cheese and mayo, and a pre-baked frozen baguette.

*Yes, adults can scoot too! It's fun!