I try to use as much as possible from the food I buy. I generally buy organic, the price is higher but it provides more value, IMO. Here are ways I utilize parts of food that many discard.
Pineapples 🍍
~ I don't cut away the core. Many times it is tender enough to eat. If it is too fibrous, toss bite size pieces into a bowl and place into the freezer for later use in a smoothie, or puree and just add to yogurt. The core is full of biotin, a very important nutrient.
Lemon or Orange peels 🍋 🍊
~ Wash and grate the lemon peels. Use in baked goods, poultry dishes, sautees, etc. Keep in fridge or freezer. Oranges can be zested or peeled and candied. Get creative!
Feta brine
~ Don't throw the leftover brine away, save it. It can be used for many things, from an ingredient in salad dressings, to brining veggies or chicken. Any time you need to add some salt and liquid, think of brine.
Bones/carcass
~ Never. Ever. Throw. Them. Away. 😀
If you can't put them in a pot right away, put in fridge or freezer(label) and when ready, throw in a pot with water and veggies. Lots of good stuff like collagen and minerals will be in this broth. Lasts in the fridge for a while. I like to drink a mug a day. I fill a mug half with broth, a pinch of salt, then fill to the brim with instant hot water.
Veggie ends 🥕
~ Speaking of veggies, all the ugly discards that don't make the cut are perfect for throwing into the stock pot of bones.
That's just a small sampling of foods that can go further; the trick is to get into a habit, and then using them all within a reasonable amount of time. You don't want to end up with a fridge or freezer overflowing with cast-offs! 😉
Feel free to add your own ideas in the comments.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
