Garland Butts: A Spud'tacular Guy!
Some heroes wear aprons. Garland Butts, Head Chef at Our Daily Bread (a soup kitchen, and social center in Over-the-Rhine).
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THE SCOOP: TIPS AND NEWS TO HELP REDUCE FOOD WASTE
Wasted Food Stops With Us aims to shed light on the food waste problem and provide practical tips to participate in solutions. Hope you are hungry for change.
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- Feb 8
- 2 min
SOUPer Bowl of Caring
SOUPer Bowl of Caring Nearly 30% of four-year and 40% of two-year college students are food insecure, and 48% of all college students are...
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- Feb 3
- 1 min
Smoothie Slurp
Did you know that wasted food costs a family of four up to $1,800 a year? Smoothies are a great way to use up that produce you might have...
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- Jan 11
- 2 min
Nacho Average Tortilla Soup
What is a Tortilla? Tortillas are a round, unleavened bread made from corn, and water, they are a cornerstone of Central American...
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- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
My Food Waste Reduction Resolution!
In 2023 I’m resolving to save $1,800 to spend on a trip to a life changing destination. I don’t know where, but I know how I’m going to...
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Should You Buy Fresh or Frozen Veggies?
With winter approaching and the availability of fresh produce dwindling, many people will start purchasing canned or frozen vegetables,...
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- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Easy-Peasy Tasty Waste-free Mashed Potatoes
Aside from the turkey, what’s Thanksgiving without potatoes?! Whether you prefer them mashed or sweet, here’s an easy way to reduce food...
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- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Holiday Portion Planning Guide
I have 10 people coming for a holiday party, how much food do I need? According to the Food Network, “each adult will consume 1 pound of...
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- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Where Do Date Labels on Food Come From?
Best-By, Sell-By, Best-if-Used-By, Freeze-By. These are not expiration dates; they have nothing to do with food safety. They are...
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- Sep 21, 2022
- 1 min
Food Scrap to Vegetable Stock
In the U.S., more than 70 billion pounds of food ends up in landfills each year. That’s enough food to feed the residents and visitors of...
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- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Shop Your Pantry and Save Money
Wasted food costs the average family of four $1,800 a year. That’s 450 gallons of gas or the cost of a decent family vacation. How can...
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- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Onions, they're a-peel-ing!
Shop: Where to Buy Local Onions Onions are available in Cincinnati, OH throughout the year. A root vegetable, onions grows well in our...
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- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
Salsa Dancing
Peppers are the key ingredient in a fresh, summer salsa. Originally grown in Central America, there are more than 50,000 types of...
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
How do I Store and Serve Tomatoes?
What started as a diverse wild plant growing in the Andes Mountains eventually evolved into one of the world’s most popular foods–...
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- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
How do I Store Grapes?
A tasty snack, an energy packed drink, dried as raisins, or transformed into gummy treats - thanks to the growers from the National Grape...
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- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
How to Access Fresh Local Food at the Northside Farmers Market
Composting is an important way that we can keep food out of the landfill, but before composting we must reduce food waste at the source....
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- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
I Can Use Peaches in my Salsa?
Is anything sweeter than a Georgia Peach? Yes- reducing food waste! Peaches (“Tao zi” 桃子) are native to China and have been cultivated...
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- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
How Do I Store Carrots
The carrot– it is tasty, crunchy, and often touted as a “super food” for its nutritional content. Carrots are rich in antioxidants and...
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- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
Are Radishes Tasty?
Radishes are one of the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow. Ready to eat in 4-6 weeks, they are a low calorie, peppery addition to...
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- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
How Do I Revive My Lettuce
Not all lettuce looks the same, but all lettuce is good for you! Whether you’re eating romaine, radicchio, iceberg, or kale- storing your...
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