To die for.
Yesterday, the United Nations revealed a shocking statistic: that 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year — roughly a third of all the planet's food that's produced for human consumption. The findings come from a report commissioned by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and are designed to address the causes behind rising prices, declining food production, and world hunger, among Read more
If you are wondering what chef and television hostess Lidia Bastianich is resolving to do in 2011, our friends at Slashfood have found out the answer. She's not wasting food and she is encouraging her fans to do the same. Bastianich is asking home cooks everywhere to make a commitment to leftovers and, quite simply, not throw any food away. To find out more about her grassroots campaign, head Read more
I hate wasting food, especially when it's due to my own irresponsibility. Just last night I opened my crisper drawer to discover a sad bunch of broccoli rabe and a wilted red pepper. I need to get on the ball. This week, the New York Times published the deets on a study, showing that 40 percent of food waste occurs in the home — 40 percent! This statistic is distressing. It's bad for the Read more
The secret to homemade pizza is a cast-iron skillet. — The Atlantic Ten tips for reducing food waste— Always Order Dessert Learn the difference between parchment paper and wax paper. — Chow What snacks do you sneak into movie theaters?. — The Epi-Log Is London the most important restaurant city in the world? — Grub Street NY An inside look at Burger King's new BK Whopper Bar. — Read more
Learn everything you need to know about balsamic vinegar. — Start Cooking California wine legend Robert Mondavi has died. — Tasting Room The rising cost of popcorn may cause movie ticket prices to increase by 30 percent later this year. — Serious Eats The 2008 Spirit Award nominations have been announced. — Martini Groove Food Network is rebranding their "In the Kitchen" daytime lineup. Read more
I LOVE compost. In college I lived in an environmental co-op where we cooked all our own meals (much better than the dining halls), and composted all our leftovers and food scraps into fertilizer that we used in our organic garden. I know it sounds kind of crunchy, but it was super cool. Composting provides a way to reduce the amount of waste that would otherwise crowd our landfills. When Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more
Anna Kendrick and Chace Crawford easily have one of the most heartbreaking story lines in What to Expect When You're Expecting, but the pair brought plenty of laughs to our recent chat during a press day for the project. The duo plays competing food-truck chefs in the film who end up in a serious — and seriously unplanned — relationship. Anna admitted she put a lot of elbow grease into Read more
Saving on groceries doesn't just stop at the supermarket checkout. Have your dollar go even further by preserving your food and using some tricks to extend the life of your groceries. If you're throwing away food, you're wasting cash, and all the tips you've used to save money at the grocery store will be for naught. By learning how to preserve food, you're helping your wallet and the environment Read more
