My All-Time Favorite Food Waste Ad: Life of a Strawberry

Now that Valentine’s Day has passed and strawberries have filled the shelves, I can’t help but think of one of my favorite commercials from the Save The Food campaign by the Ad Council and NRDC. 🍓❤️ It aired about 8 years ago, but the message is timeless.

Check it out here and see what for yourself. (Spoiler: There’s even a quick cameo from a lime!)

Wouldn’t this have been a winner if it aired during the Super Bowl?

The ad beautifully captures everything we lose when food goes to waste. And here’s the thing—being a little more mindful about our food naturally helps us waste less. That’s exactly what My Mindful Kitchen (MMK) Method is all about. A little awareness goes a long way! 🌿

So, next time you grab those strawberries (bonus points if they’re local and in season!), have a plan. As you unpack them, think about all the delicious ways you can enjoy them—pancakes, muffins, smoothies, salads, or a sweet sauce drizzled over ice cream. 🍓🥞🍨

Get excited about the future of those strawberries in your kitchen, and I bet they won’t end up in the trash. ❤️ What will you make?

I hope you’ll take some time to check out our new website and learn all about what we’re doing over at the MMK Method and learn about our mission to reduce household food waste: https://www.mmkmethod.com/