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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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Shop Your Pantry and Save Money
Wasted food costs the average family of four $3,000 a year. A major reason for that waste is poor inventory management at home. Remember to check your stock before you shop!
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Chef Mona's Fast Forgotten Fruit Compote
One of Chef Mona's favorite recipes for keeping fruit from going to waste is this quick and easy fruit compote! Improv cooking is the game and she's ready to show you how it's played!
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Egg-cellent Recipes
Eggs are an easy source of protein that can be eaten throughout the year. Use these recipes below to use leftover eggs in new and creative ways.
Apr 16, 20251 min read


Green Tomato Salsa- an un-recipe
Check out this un-recipe to turn green tomatoes into fresh garden salsa.
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Green Tomato Cake- You Won't Even Taste the Tomato
Need a use for those green tomatoes? Check out Green Tomato Cake!
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Too Many Tomatoes Soup!
Every summer, tomatoes fill the vines in our yards asking to be shared and sauced! Make this tasty tomato soup if you're on the tomato train
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Air Fryer Kale Chips
Kale is a popular green grown in Ohio. Learn to make Air-Fryer Kale Chips Here!
Jul 31, 20241 min read


The Heart of Hamilton County: A Great Success
The Heart of Hamilton County has redistributed more than 15 tons of wholesome, surplus food to more than 1000 families.
Dec 21, 20233 min read


Wasted Bread Stops With Us!
Surveys show that bread is among the top 5 most wasted foods.
Sep 6, 20232 min read


A Recipe to Reduce Food Waste
The tradition of writing and sharing recipes goes back more than 4,000 years.
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Kids Can Cook!
From the first chop to the last bite the Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) Kitchen Science Camp is all about the science behind food.
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Enjoy these "Berry" Special Recipes to Reduce Food Waste at Home!
This weekend Hamilton County R3Source and our partners invite you to make some fun, upcycled recipes for your friends and family!
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Lettuce Help You Donate Food!
Donating to a food pantry is a good idea...volunteering is a great idea! What you can donate depends greatly on the facility, the clientele,
Jan 18, 20232 min read


My Food Waste Resolution!
In 2024 I’m going to save $1,800 for a much needed vacation. I don’t know where I'm going, but I know how I’m going to save this money!
Dec 28, 20223 min read


Should You Buy Fresh or Frozen Veggies?
Fresh vs. frozen In a study comparing fresh and frozen produce, researchers found little to no difference in the nutritional content. In...
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Holiday Hangover
Once the festivities are over, the food is safely stored in shallow containers in the refrigerator, and you finally get a chance to relax...
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Leftover Stories
According to the American Farm Bureau’s 37th Annual Survey, a traditional dinner for ten with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the...
Nov 23, 20222 min read


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...
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Refrigerator Storage 101
We’ve collected our favorite tips to reduce holiday food waste this season and wrapped them up just for you!
Nov 9, 20222 min read


Great Apple Crunch 2022
Since 2014, millions of bites have been taken out of local apples each October for the Great Apple Crunch, an annual event celebrating...
Oct 19, 20222 min read


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