Comments on Kitchen Table Scraps: Saving Scraps

I agree, compost is really the ideal use for extra...

2008-11-16T11:09:00.000-05:00

I agree, compost is really the ideal use for extra organic matter. Even if you are the most efficient user of food scraps, there will be plant and animal matter that is left over and can be put to good use. Now I just need a place with a yard!

Composting is a good alternative to the trash when...

2008-11-15T22:07:00.000-05:00

Composting is a good alternative to the trash when you aren't going to otherwise use the scraps -- in fact, my compost bin has thus far been the most successful part of my gardening experience!

Food and Wine must be stealing peeks at my noteboo...

2008-10-17T08:35:00.000-04:00

Food and Wine must be stealing peeks at my notebook! (kidding) I have a few forthcoming posts that talk about some of those ingredients. Definitely keep me posted with any ideas!

Ren-Interesting that this months issue of "Food & ...

2008-10-16T19:55:00.000-04:00

Ren-
Interesting that this months issue of "Food & Wine" has an article entitled "A Thrifty Cook's Guide to (Almost) Free Ingredients". One recipe uses potato peels (I ALWAYS toss these, what a shame!) to make something akin to a potato chip. Others use the often discarded tops of leeks, orange peels (candied!), mushroom stems, parmesan cheese rinds, etc. I think this business of a finding a use for what we usually toss is very timely and honorable, indeed!