Pizza Bagels

Duh! Topping a bagel with some marinara, cheese, and fun toppings is an easy way to transform the typical breakfast food into a filling dinner or lunch.

Croutons

This is the perfect option if your bagels are starting to be on the bit of the stale side. Bagel croutons are fun to make and they add an amazing layer of texture to salads and soups.

Bagel Bowls

Bread bowls are great, but bagel bowls are even better. If you have a leftover bagel, hollow out the inside and stuff it with soup, salad, eggs, or whatever your heart desires.

Bagel Chips

Who knew that stale bagels could be revived to create an addictive snack? Simply thinly slice a bagel, drizzle some olive oil, and bake them in a hot oven until golden and crispy. 

Stuffing

Your favorite Thanksgiving dish just got even tastier. Try using cubed bagel pieces instead of plain bread the next time you make stuffing. Your guests will love the unique twist on a traditional dish.

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If you’re already suspicious, let us just say that a food waste dinner party isn’t meant to include foods that have already spoiled. That would be just gross. What it does represent is cooking with the leftovers, using up the ingredients you usually let go bad in the back of the fridge, and those pantry staples that you can’t remember buying, but they can still be used.

The whole point is to get creative and to come up with new possibilities that are not obvious. Invite your friends and tell them to make something according to these rules, then gather and try each other’s dishes over soft music and dim lighting, using the best dinnerware you have. 

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Fortunately, it’s still possible to cut back your use of plastic in the kitchen. Here’s how.

Stop Using Straws

Plastic straws are a huge source of plastic waste on the planet, and in reality, are completely unnecessary. Just drink from the cup or glass and don’t use this unneeded plastic.

Buy Fewer Pre-Packaged Products

Supermarkets now sell lots of heavily-packed, pre-made products like frozen dinners. They even sell packaged fruits! Try to avoid these when you can and reduce plastic use.

Use Reusable Shopping Bags

Plastic bags from the supermarket can also accumulate in your kitchen and then in landfills. Use reusable shopping bags instead of getting new plastic bags every time you go to the store.

Don’t Use Plastic Dishes and Silverware for Parties

Having guests over for dinner or a get-together? Instead of taking the easy route and buying plastic plates and utensils, just suck it up and wash the dishes when they leave. Not only is it environmentally-friendly, but it’s also more elegant!

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Unfortunately, many of us don’t eat all of the food we purchase. This is a waste of money and also contributes to methane gas emissions from landfills.

Here are some easy ways to be cut down on food waste in your kitchen.

Store and Eat Leftovers

If you make too much food, it’s essential to store and eat leftovers to reduce waste. In addition to helping you save money, it also saves you from having to make a meal the next day!

Buy Smaller Amounts of Food at the Store

A lot of food waste can be attributed to spoilage. If you buy too much food, especially fruits and vegetables, it’s likely they’ll go bad before you eat them. Buy less and make more trips to the store.

Use Your Freezer

If you find a package of meat or bread that’s nearing its expiration date, freeze it! Instead of throwing it away, you can preserve the food and eat it at a later date.

Reduce Kitchen Clutter

While it might seem trivial, refrigerator and pantry clutter causes lots of food waste. If you can’t find that ingredient you bought, how can you use it? Keep things organized, and you’ll be more aware of what’s in your kitchen.

The post Four Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Pizza Bagels

Duh! Topping a bagel with some marinara, cheese, and fun toppings is an easy way to transform the typical breakfast food into a filling dinner or lunch.

Croutons

This is the perfect option if your bagels are starting to be on the bit of the stale side. Bagel croutons are fun to make and they add an amazing layer of texture to salads and soups.

Bagel Bowls

Bread bowls are great, but bagel bowls are even better. If you have a leftover bagel, hollow out the inside and stuff it with soup, salad, eggs, or whatever your heart desires.

Bagel Chips

Who knew that stale bagels could be revived to create an addictive snack? Simply thinly slice a bagel, drizzle some olive oil, and bake them in a hot oven until golden and crispy. 

Stuffing

Your favorite Thanksgiving dish just got even tastier. Try using cubed bagel pieces instead of plain bread the next time you make stuffing. Your guests will love the unique twist on a traditional dish.

The post How to Use Leftover Bagels appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If you’re already suspicious, let us just say that a food waste dinner party isn’t meant to include foods that have already spoiled. That would be just gross. What it does represent is cooking with the leftovers, using up the ingredients you usually let go bad in the back of the fridge, and those pantry staples that you can’t remember buying, but they can still be used.

The whole point is to get creative and to come up with new possibilities that are not obvious. Invite your friends and tell them to make something according to these rules, then gather and try each other’s dishes over soft music and dim lighting, using the best dinnerware you have. 

The post It’s Time to Host a Food Waste Dinner Party appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Fortunately, it’s still possible to cut back your use of plastic in the kitchen. Here’s how.

Stop Using Straws

Plastic straws are a huge source of plastic waste on the planet, and in reality, are completely unnecessary. Just drink from the cup or glass and don’t use this unneeded plastic.

Buy Fewer Pre-Packaged Products

Supermarkets now sell lots of heavily-packed, pre-made products like frozen dinners. They even sell packaged fruits! Try to avoid these when you can and reduce plastic use.

Use Reusable Shopping Bags

Plastic bags from the supermarket can also accumulate in your kitchen and then in landfills. Use reusable shopping bags instead of getting new plastic bags every time you go to the store.

Don’t Use Plastic Dishes and Silverware for Parties

Having guests over for dinner or a get-together? Instead of taking the easy route and buying plastic plates and utensils, just suck it up and wash the dishes when they leave. Not only is it environmentally-friendly, but it’s also more elegant!

The post Four Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic in Your Kitchen appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Unfortunately, many of us don’t eat all of the food we purchase. This is a waste of money and also contributes to methane gas emissions from landfills.

Here are some easy ways to be cut down on food waste in your kitchen.

Store and Eat Leftovers

If you make too much food, it’s essential to store and eat leftovers to reduce waste. In addition to helping you save money, it also saves you from having to make a meal the next day!

Buy Smaller Amounts of Food at the Store

A lot of food waste can be attributed to spoilage. If you buy too much food, especially fruits and vegetables, it’s likely they’ll go bad before you eat them. Buy less and make more trips to the store.

Use Your Freezer

If you find a package of meat or bread that’s nearing its expiration date, freeze it! Instead of throwing it away, you can preserve the food and eat it at a later date.

Reduce Kitchen Clutter

While it might seem trivial, refrigerator and pantry clutter causes lots of food waste. If you can’t find that ingredient you bought, how can you use it? Keep things organized, and you’ll be more aware of what’s in your kitchen.

The post Four Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.