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Learn how to source the most delicious groceries without wasting food or a single penny!

Eric Samuelson


    • Jul 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 234 EPISODES


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    233 - Best Fruit to Buy in July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 10:17 Transcription Available


    July is a great time for fresh fruit. So many great options from the sweetest cherries of the year to donut peaches that taste like pie to all the berries and a plum that is part cherry!

    232 - How to Reduce Asparagus Waste

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 9:42 Transcription Available


     Seeing too much asparagus go to waste in your house? Listen to today's episode to get some tips and some inspiration to help you reduce asparagus so that you can enjoy every single bite.  

    231 - Best Fruit to Buy in May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 10:33 Transcription Available


    Stone fruit is back with a vengeance this month and learn about all the other different fruits and that you should be buying during the month of May in this month's fruit picks episode.  

    230 - Why You Should Buy More Shallots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 7:19 Transcription Available


    Have you ever bought shallots before?  If the answer is no, I'm going to give you some reasons in today's episode, why you should be buying them.

    229 - Why You Should Air Fry All the Proteins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 28:03 Transcription Available


    You are about to listen to a love letter to the air fryer and how it can make all your favorite proteins and turn them into something amazing. I am not alone in reading this love letter today, Christine Pittman from Cook the Story and the Recipe of the Day podcast is here to share her favorite air fryer recipes. If your air fryer has been collecting dust in the corner of your kitchen it won't anymore after you listen to this episode.   

    228 - Sorting Through All the Smiley Faced Citrus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 8:42 Transcription Available


    Have you ever been overwhelmed by all the different smiley face bags of citrus you've seen in your produce department?  Today, I'm going to give you a few tips to help sort through those and decide what is the best citrus that you should be buying.

    227 - Is Flank Steak a Good Value?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 6:44 Transcription Available


     In today's episode, learn about whether a flank steak is a good value or not.  

    226 - How to Make Dinner from Costco Frozen Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 14:14 Transcription Available


     In today's episode, you're going to get a little peak at what you may find in the freezer section of your local Costco store.  We're focusing on what foods are really great to have on hand for dinner time. And I'll let you know that a lot of these are great..in the air fryer.   

    225 - The Children of the Honeycrisp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 11:34 Transcription Available


     In this episode, learn about some new apple varieties that were made by crossing some apple variety with the Honeycrisp. The Honeycrisp has a lot of children now here, and we're going to talk about some of those today.   Check out my new substack page - What Apple to Eat Today  

    224 - How to Make the Most of Broccoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 9:59 Transcription Available


    On today's episode, we're going to talk about how to get the most out of your broccoli so that none of it ever goes to waste. Check out my blog post - Can You Eat Broccoli That Has Turned Yellow to learn more about when broccoli goes bad and get my recipe for Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli.   

    223 - Best Fruit to Buy in April 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 5:48


    Mangos, Pixies, and Wild Twist apples are just a few fruits I will be buying this month. In this episode I am going to help you pick out the best fruit in the month of April. 

    222 - How I Used Leftovers in March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 10:56


     In this podcast episode, I'm going to share with you how I've found creative ways, this month to use up leftover foods in my fridge, so that they didn't go to waste.   If you are looking for help with your meal plan or just wondering what I am cooking up each week, check out my new Substack page - Master Your Meal Plan and become a subscriber so you don't miss a thing.

    221 - The Foods I Ate at Expo West

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 19:22


     In today's episode, I'm going to share my experience at Expo West, a trade show in Anaheim, California. Hear about all the amazing delicious food I ate during the show.   

    220 - How to Enjoy the Best Spring Ingredients with Tessa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 25:22


    Spring has sprung. So it's THE time to talk about all the delicious spring recipes you can make with the best ingredients of the season. Today I have Tessa from Sprig & Spoon on my podcast to chat about her favorite spring ingredients and recipes. We also talk about gardening and why spring is our favorite time to grow our own food.  Here are a couple recipes from Tessa's blog Sprig & Spoon that we talked about during the interview: Spring Orzo Pasta Salad: https://sprigandspoon.com/lemon-orzo-salad/ Chive Butter: https://sprigandspoon.com/chive-butter/  

    219 - Why Would You Buy a Boneless Ham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 6:39


    Hey podcast listeners. This past week I went to Expo West in Anaheim, California. It's one of the largest food trade shows that feature so many great companies sharing their natural and organic products that are found in grocery stores. I will be talking more about my experience there next week.  With Easter on the horizon, I thought I would run-back my episode from last year on boneless ham with why or why not you should consider one for your Easter dinner. Enjoy!

    218 - Essential Pantry List for Seafood Cooking:

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 32:34


    In today's episode I am chatting up again with my friend Christina from the Weekday Pescatarian. Today we are going to focus on the essential items you need in your pantry to become a pro at seasoning seafood.

    217 - Expo West Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 16:34


    In this episode, I am going to be talking about heading to Expo West, the big trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. It takes place in Anaheim, California this week. I will share with you a little about the Expo as well as talk about the products that have already been featured on Eat Shop Waste Not.  Below you will find links to the episodes that I shared clips of. 028 - Why Real Salt is Worth It 126 - The Company That Saves Ugly Fruit 158 - Frozen Veggies & Fruit from an Oregon Island 194 - Having Fun with Pasta Shapes and Flavors 212 - The Gift of Local Raw Unfiltered Honey  

    216 - Learning to Use More Spices with Nosheen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 21:03


    Are you bored of using the same old spices everyday? Do you really want to up and expand your spice game? Come learn about some amazing spices today with my friend Nosheen from Untold Recipes by Nosheen. After listening to this episode, I promise you'll be seeking out new spices, some you may have never even heard of. 

    215 - Best Fruit to Buy in March 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 4:42


    In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store or farmers market during the month of March.  At top of mind is citrus, apples, and grapes. Check out my show notes page to learn more about the different varities and sign up to receive my fruit season emails. If you are interested in learning about the best apples to be eating any day of the year, check out my new What Apple to Eat Today substack page.  What's your favorite spice on fruit? I love Royal Cinnamon from Burlap & Barrel. Head over to their website to shop for it and other amazing spices. Use my promo code EATLIKENOONE when you add a grinder of Robusta Black Peppercorns to your cart and spend $15+.

    214 - Best Fruit to Buy in February 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 5:55


    In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store or farmers market during the month of February.  At top of mind is citrus, apples, and grapes. Check out my show notes page to learn more about the different varities and sign up to receive my fruit season emails. If you are interested in learning about the best apples to be eating any day of the year, check out my new What Apple to Eat Today substack page.  What's your favorite spice on fruit? I love Royal Cinnamon from Burlap & Barrel. Head over to their website to shop for it and other amazing spices. Use my promo code EATLIKENOONE when you add a grinder of Robusta Black Peppercorns to your cart and spend $15+.

    213 - When to Buy a Rib Roast for Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 4:52


    In this episode, I am going to share with you the optimal time to buy a Standing Rib Roast or Prime Rib for your Christmas dinner. I am going to look at the best timing to allow you to get a good deal and still have time to season and dry age the meat ahead of time for optimal flavor.

    212 - The Gift of Local Raw Unfiltered Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 27:44


    ​Today's episode learn about how an almost 100 year old company is bringing local regional honey to the masses. And find out how you can give the gift of raw unfiltered honey, to members of your hive this holiday season.

    211 - 5 Tips for Meal Planning During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 4:04


    In today's episode I want to give you some tips on meal planning during the holidays, so that you don't waste food, money, or time. To learn more about meal planning, check out my Master Your Meal Plan substack.

    210 - My Favorite Food to Gift for Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 6:49


    In today's episode I am bringing to you an updated version of Episode 055 Give the Gift of Spices. If you are looking for a gift for someone in your family that loves to cook or bake, learn what spices make for the perfect gift to help them elevate their food. Check out my show notes page to learn more on how to get these spices.

    209 - What to Have for Christmas Baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 27:13


    Are you planning to do some baking this season? Before you do that, it's a great time to stock up your pantry with all the baking supplies. Join me in a conversation with Ashley from Big Flavors from Tiny Kitchen about what are some things you will want to have in pantry. Ashley also shares some of her favorite recipes from her blog. 

    208 - Best Fruit to Buy in December

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 4:29


    In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store or farmers market during the month of December. At top of mind is citrus, apples, and the last call for fresh cranberries.  Check out my show notes page to learn more about the different varities and sign up to receive my fruit season emails.

    207 - Best Ginger for Christmas Baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 3:53


    In this episode, I am going to share the potential origin of why ginger and gingerbread are associated with Christmas. I will also share with you what type of ginger is my must have for making homemade gingerbread this time of year.

    206 - How to Cook Seafood on the Stove Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 22:07


    Hi podcast listeners, I hope you have been enjoying our seafood interviews with Christina from the Weekday Pescatarian. Today we add another episode to the series. This time we are talking about how to cook seafood on your stove top. Find out what ingredient from the grocery store she shares that I never thought about buying before.

    205 - How NOT to Waste Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 5:25


    Today you may find your fridge is full of leftover food. Do you think you will eat it all? Or do you expect some will go into the trash can? In this episode I am going to share with you some valuable tips to try and help avoid any leftovers going to waste.

    204 - Why Grocery Shop on Black Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 5:02


    In this episode I will talk about why going grocery shopping on Black Friday after you just cooked a big meal the day before can be a good idea.

    203 - How to Reduce Thanksgiving Food Waste

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 25:16


    It's Thanksgiving this week. Most of us are probably planning to spend a good amount of money at the grocery store with the hope that none of the food goes to waste. In this episode, Frances from Cooking With Our CSA join me to talk about ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving. 

    202 - How to Buy the Right Amount of Food for Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 5:07


    Are you concerned about buying too much food for Thanksgiving? Or not enough food for Thanksgiving? In this episode, I will share some tips to help buy the right amount of food for Thanksgiving, so nothing goes to waste.

    201 - What to Expect to Pay for a Turkey 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 21:51


    Wondering how much it's going to cost for a turkey this year? Trying to keep the meal within budget? Join me for a conversation in today's episode with Frances from Cooking With Our CSA. We talk about the different prices for turkeys we have seen and she will share the great deal she recently got on a bird. 

    200 - How to Properly Temp a Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 31:38


    Does the thought of cooking your Thanksgiving turkey bring you joy or stress? Whether you feel intimidated by the bird or you just want to cook the perfect turkey, I am going to help with that today. I have Chef Martin from ThermoWorks on hand to talk turkey and temperature. He will share with us the correct way to use a thermometer to produce the moist juicy turkey you have ever had.

    199 - Don't Throw Away Those Bones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 3:40


    What do you do with those bones from your Thanksgiving turkey? Throw them to the trash? Throw them to the dog? I am going to tell you why you need to save those bones for a post Thanksgiving use.

    198 - How to Shop Early for Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 4:40


    Do you hate grocery shopping the day before Thanksgiving? In this episode, I am going to talk about why that is completely unnecessary.

    197 - Troubleshooting Whipped Cream for Thanksgiving Pies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 21:44


    Do you want fresh whipped cream for your Thanksgiving pies? But you don't want to make it on Thanksgiving Day? Or maybe you have made it in the past but always seem to overwhip it and make butter instead. I have my friend Erin from the blog State of Dinner on the podcast today to help you problem solve these issues. 

    196 - The Best Turkey Breast Recipe Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 10:38


    I got to say recently I have come up with a new turkey breast recipe that is by far the best I have ever made. A 48 hour dry brine and using an air fryer are my keys. Come listen along to how I make this and you will  have the most delicious white meat for your Thanksgiving dinner. 

    195 - Best Fruit to Buy in November

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 5:02


    In this episode learn what the best fruit to buy this month is as we head into the holiday season.

    194 - Having Fun with Pasta Shapes and Flavors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 22:34


    If you thought that the best pasta only came from Italy, I am going to show you in today's interview about a company out of New York that is turning all sorts of different styles and flavors of pasta that will make you proud to buy American.

    193 - The Most Geometric Vegetable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 4:51


     Today, we're talking about geometric spiral patterns that repeat called fractals. No, I didn't turn this into a math podcast. I'm talking about one of the most visually stunning vegetables in the world. Romanesco. 

    192 - How to Bake Seafood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 25:00


    Hi podcast listeners, I hope you have been enjoying our seafood interviews with Christina from the Weekday Pescatarian. Today we had another episode to the series. This time we are talking about how to bake seafood to perfection. 

    191 - Homemade Candy Corn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 4:05


    What is your opinion on candy corn? Is it a delicious sweet fall treat or something that makes you want to gag? Whatever side of the fence you are on, you will want to hear about how I have made my own candy corn before and it blows away anything you can buy.

    190 - Pumpkin Donuts at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 8:26


    The best thing about buying donuts at a cider mill is that if you go at the right time, they are hot out of the oven. Let me show you how to have that experience for yourself at home with a recipe for homemade mini pumpkin donuts, you can customize yourself. 

    189 - Quick Recipes with Breanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 22:24


    Are you looking for more ideas for quick recipes, especially ones that use up ingredients you have in your fridge or pantry. Then you need to listen to today's episode where I am interviewing Breanna from Knead the Recipe. 

    188 - How to Make Breakfast on an Electric Griddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 6:05


    In today's episode learn why having a cheap appliance like the electric griddle can help you make breakfast simple and easy for your family.

    187 - Veggie Spotlight - Squash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 19:27


    Today I am back with another episode in our veggie spotlight series where I speak with my friend Amy from Veggies Save the Day. This time we are talking about one of the big stars of the fall vegetable scene - the squash. Come learn more about them and get some recipe inspiration.

    186 - Trader Joe's and Squash Zig Zags

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 4:53


    Do you like crinkle cut fries? I certainly do. I found a new way to make them in the air fryer with an ingredient you can get at Trader Joe's and here is a spoiler, they aren't potatoes.

    185 - Sweet & Tart Green Apples

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 8:36


     Wondering if there are other green apples besides Granny Smith. Spoiler alert, there are! And this episode, I'm sharing some of the varieties I've tried. And ones you should be looking out for.   

    184 - Pumpkin Yeast Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 6:40


    What do you think of when you think of pumpkin bread? The perfect loaf for a sandwich? Maybe not until today, when I talk about how to make a yeast pumpkin bread that is perfect for your next sandwich.

    183 - Why Add Pumpkin to Tomato Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 6:22


    In this episode, I want to share with you one of my favorite hacks every fall, that is to take some pumpkin and mix it into my tomato sauce. 

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