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Easy Make Ahead Pita Bread

Posted on December 24, 2020January 30, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
two freshly baked pitas filled with air, stacked one on the other

Make this pita bread dough in advance if you like, store it in the refrigerator and bake fresh, soft pitas whenever you crave them.

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Charlotte’s Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Posted on December 17, 2020January 31, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau
a full loaf and a cut loaf of 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.

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How to Dehydrate Apples and Fuyu Persimmons (Plus a Muesli Recipe)

Posted on December 15, 2020November 29, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Dried apple and dried persimmon slices cool on a rack inside a baking tray

Apple or Fuyu persimmon slices can serve as snack, decoration or even gift in your favorite upcycled glass jars

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How to Cook Use What You Have, No Shop, No Waste Soup

Posted on October 14, 2020April 9, 2025by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Reduced food waste can play a major role in addressing the climate crisis. A pot of soup is the easiest way to ensure we eat the food we buy.

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Quick 5-Ingredient Coconut Buttercream Frosting

Posted on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Frost cakes or cupcakes with this quick, 5-ingredient frosting made with a coconut butter base.

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Sourdough Vegan Pancakes

Posted on February 19, 2020May 3, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

If you start a sourdough starter, you’ll want to find ways to use up the excess. These 5-ingredient vegan sourdough pancakes call for an entire cup of unfed sourdough starter.

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9 Simple Foods to Make not Buy

Posted on December 16, 2019October 27, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A half-filled bottle and a large jar of apple scrap vinegar sit on a wooden table

These 9 easy-to-make staples will save you money and they taste delicious.

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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds for a No-Waste Snack

Posted on October 18, 2019November 1, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
cast iron skillet used to roast pumpkin seeds

Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Save your pumpkin seeds and roast them in olive oil, salt and your favorite savory seasoning.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Made on Demand

Posted on October 13, 2019December 13, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau
frothy Mexican hot chocolate made with homemade almond milk

Say no to plastic bottles of chocolate syrup and hot chocolate packets and yes to Mexican hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

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