THE WASTE-WISE KITCHEN COMPANION Hundreds of Practical Tips for Repairing, Reusing, and Repurposing Food: How to Eat Better, Save Money, and Utilize Leftovers Creatively

MacLeod, Jean B.

ISBN 10: 0997446404 / ISBN 13: 9780997446401

Published by Jean B. MacLeod (edition ), 2017

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It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE WASTE-WISE KITCHEN COMPANION Hundreds of Practical Tips for Repairing, Reusing, and Repurposing Food: How to Eat Better, Save Money, and Utilize Leftovers Creatively
• Publisher: Jean B. MacLeod (edition )
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0997446404
• ISBN 13: 9780997446401
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This easy-to-use handbook is an A to Z treasure trove of food items-fresh and leftover-and the numerous and delicious ways of using them up. It also shows how to extend a food’s shelf life, find alternate uses for typically discarded parts, and repair recipes that went wrong. Beyond the kitchen, create your own garden compost and potpourri. Discover hundreds of ideas for achieving sustainable and environmentally friendly processes to streamline your pantry—and balance your budget.

Whether you’re dealing with your garden’s bumper crop, living on a budget, or simply looking for ways to reduce waste, just look up the food item in question to learn about the multiple ways it can be used, reused, and repurposed.

About the Author

Originally from Liverpool, England, Jean B. MacLeod is an enthusiastic 89-year-old culinarian and member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California and Slow Food USA. Having lived through years of food rationing during and after WWII, she knows a thing or two about frugality and the preciousness of food. Jean lives in the Los Angeles area.