Category Archives: Household

Watching What You Eat?

I’m pretty psyched to see how the Meal Plan project progresses. In it, a Bryn Mawr student will upload photos of her dining hall tray after meals. (Sorry–trays, what are those?) One thought: How much will the Heisenberg Effect, the idea that the act of observing alters what is being observed, impact the photos? If […]

January 26, 2009 | Also posted in College | Comments closed

Friday Buffet

The Wall Street Journal: Hotels are doing their best to cut costs, including food waste, as the economy struggles. You think? — — As I’ve previously written, my favorite Japanese word is Mottainai! — — 8 things you should know about expiration dates, courtesy of me, via Culinate. — — The Laziest Man on Earth […]

January 23, 2009 | Also posted in Composting, Events, Friday Buffet, International | Comments closed

Challenging Times

I’m still trying to clear the cobwebs after a long night attending imaginary inaugural balls (and staying up late writing). But here goes: Paraphrasing one of my favorite lines from yesterday’s Obama’s speech, To those who waste food, we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist. Fist clenchers, hear this: […]

January 21, 2009 | Also posted in History and Culture | Comments closed

Friday Buffet

Palo Alto, Calif., has formed a Blue Ribbon Task Force to study how best to compost food waste. Is it just me, or does that description seem a bit outdated. Will they form a second place task force, too? At least the group won’t be influenced by the city council. Sayeth councilman Larry Klein: “You […]

January 16, 2009 | Also posted in Composting, Friday Buffet, International | Comments closed

The Food Fuzz

More than 20,000 lucky Britons will receive visits from trained food waste reduction officials. These “food champions” will tutor citizens on cooking with leftovers, preparing appropriately-sized portions, understanding “best before” dates and making better use of their freezers. Critics are calling the officials the “food police.” The pilot program, launched by the government agency Waste […]

January 15, 2009 | Also posted in International | Comments closed

Grain Elevator

Oh, Minimalist. You really know the way to a guy’s heart. Not only are you writing about reusing leftovers, you’re using noodle pudding to do it. Your noodle pudding recipe is enticingly similar to my grandma’s devine kugel. (Here’s more on the institution that is kugel.) The Minimalist, aka Mark Bittman, is onto something when […]

January 13, 2009 | Posted in Household | Comments closed

Chicken Pops

Last night I made a whole chicken. The pan collected a nice amount of chicken juices, spices and butter that I’d applied to the skin. After the meal, I wasn’t sure what to do with this excess liquid, but I knew it was way too tasty to toss. After considering the options–while my dog lobbied […]

January 12, 2009 | Also posted in Personal | Comments closed

Friday Buffet

Scout’s honor: Whether eagle or cub, hopefully gleaning outings can become part of the scouting culture. — — I had a nice time chatting yesterday on WNYC’s Leonard Lopate Show. — — In case you missed this gem, read Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson’s op-ed on creating a useful farm bill. — — And don’t […]

January 9, 2009 | Also posted in Farm, Food Recovery, Friday Buffet | Comments closed

Avoiding That Sinking Feeling

Funky things are happening with the plumbing down under. While I’m still reeling from the clockwise/counter-clockwise toilet flush hoax, Southern hemisphere inventors have moved on. Two recent creations offer solutions to the inefficiency of washing food down the drain. First, a 9-year-old New Zealand boy invented a contraption that allows you to dump food waste […]

January 5, 2009 | Also posted in Composting, Garden, International, Waste Stream | Comments closed

Friday Buffet

Life in Lidia’s Italy doesn’t include waste. The public television chef has some helpful advice on avoiding food waste. — — Talking about composting–that’s the spirit, Whole Foods. Now how about making food donation a priority to reduce the need for composting?  — — Belated, happy first birthday wishes to North Berkeley Harvest! In 2008, the California group picked more […]

January 2, 2009 | Also posted in Composting, Food Recovery, Friday Buffet, General | Comments closed