Need a new gadget to execute a kitchen task? With a bit of creativity, you may fashion a fix using stuff you already have on hand.
Author: The Zero-Waste Chef
7 Zero-Waste Steps That Cost Zero Dollars
Living a lower waste lifestyle should save money, not bankrupt you. These seven zero-waste steps cost zero dollars.
You Saved All Your Vegetable Scraps for Broth. Now What?
Good job saving your vegetable scraps for making free broth. Now what do you do with it? Here are 9 ideas.
One Woman Making a Difference
After working on global climate solutions, Stephanie Miller wanted to reduce her own footprint. She began with a request at her dry cleaners.
Forever Chemicals Everywhere: What We Can Do
Toxic forever chemicals (PFAS) are everywhere. These strategies will help you reduce your exposure to them.
8 Reasons to Be Cautiously Optimistic about the Environment in 2021
Despite the fact that although 2020 has ended and the chaos has not, we have reason to be more optimistic about the environment in 2021.
Make-a-Dent-in-Your-Discard Sourdough Pita Bread
The sourdough discard in this pita bread recipe adds a slight tang. Enjoy better tasting pitas and eliminate the plastic bags of store-bought.
Homemade Pita Bread
Make this pita bread dough in advance if you like, store it in the refrigerator and bake fresh, soft pitas whenever you crave them.
Charlotte’s Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Get all the sandwich bread you want, when you want it, without committing to years or decades of feeding and caring for a sourdough starter.
Dehydrated Apple and Fuyu Persimmon Slices (Plus a Muesli Recipe)
Apple or Fuyu persimmon slices can serve as snack, decoration or even gift in your favorite upcycled glass jars
Sourdough Bread Zoom Classes (and a Recorded Starter Class)
By popular demand! Live online sourdough bread classes. Learn to make this 3-ingredient bread from the comfort of your kitchen.
Low-Waste Holiday Gift Wrap
Beautifully wrapped gifts need not produce a pile of waste. Choose fabric or recycled paper that you secure with homemade paper tape.
Sourdough Discard Vegan Pumpkin (or Squash) Ginger Cake
If you started baking sourdough bread, bake this sourdough pumpkin ginger cake to use up discard left over from feeding your pet starter.
Unsure How to Eat Persimmons? Make Cultured Chutney
Not sure what to do with persimmons? Make this sweet, sour, spicy and slightly salty chutney to serve with cold-weather main dishes.
Thanksgiving Dinner for One (or Two)
Stay home to reduce the spread of Covid-19 this Thanksgiving. Plan ahead to reduce food waste.