Eat Shop Waste Not

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!

 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.  

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.  

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.

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.   

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.

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

 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.   

 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  

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.   

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. 

 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.

 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.   

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/  

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!

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.

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  

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. 

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+.

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+.

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.

​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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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

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.

 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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

 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.   

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.

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.