As soup season nears, our columnist walks us through making stocks from all the bits and pieces you’d otherwise toss out.
Green Plate Special
It’s a scramble to source local, organic soybeans
But it can be done, and the resulting products speak for themselves.
There’s no need to throw away potato skin peelings
In most dishes, the peel is just fine and when it’s not, we’ve got you covered with a spicy-sweet recipe.
Homemade hot dog rolls: They taste better
And several other reasons to consider making your own, including sustainability.
Before a holiday, use up the dribs and drabs in your fridge and pantry
And while you’re at it, figure out how much food you typically waste.
Cilantro offers a model of root-to-leaf cooking
Used in a multitude of ways, the herb can bring complexity to your cooking.
Green crabs have invaded, and if you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em
Efforts to turn the invasive green crabs into a restaurant delicacy continue.
Portland’s Susan Webster went from concerned parent to food waste activist
Now she’s leading a Muskie School workshop to help Maine institutions in the ultimate food fight.
Add flower power to your plate with hostas
Hungry? Why not grab something from your flower garden.
Using less meat in your burger is not punishment
Try these tricks, psychological and culinary, and you’ll never notice the lack.