What do you do with the middle part of a broccoli stalk? It’s devoid of attractive florets, too complicated to peel, and a bit too tough to chew. This week, I found the perfect answer: put it in your smoothie! Just chop it up into pieces that are up to two inches across, so your […]
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3 Ways to Compost Food Scraps
Wondering how to compost food scraps? Should you make your own compost bin, use a tumbler, or subscribe to a composting service? I’ve tried all three ways. Learn the pros and cons of each below, plus why composting is worth the effort. Why Compost? Composting squeezes the last bit of value out of your food, […]
Homemade Syrup from Cherry Pits or Peach Pits!
Here’s how to make homemade syrup using peach pits or cherry pits that tastes like ripe fruit and almonds and costs 5 cents a serving, organic!
Living without Cheese
How do you live without cheese? If you are vegan-curious and a cheese lover, fear not! There are many plant-based alternatives that fill the role of cheese in meals. To pick the right option for any dish, think about what cheese brings to the party and use another food that would fill the same role. […]
Garlicky Bread Crumbs
Use Garlicky Bread Crumbs as a topping for pasta dishes, tacos, salads, and wherever you want a pop of crunchy garlic. I use them in place of Parmesan cheese. This is a something-for-nothing recipe because you can use the heels from your bread loaf or day-old French bread that you might otherwise just throw away. […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are pretty much perfect. My recipe adds Cook for Good twists to the excellence of David Leite’s famous NY Times Chocolate Chip Cookies. Now they are healthier, thriftier, greener, and still conversation-stopping good. Think melting chocolate, buttery dough, crisp outside, and tender inside. This was one of my prized, supporters-only recipes, […]
