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New Year's Fridge Clean-out

Dec 31, 2024

Make 2025 the year you waste less food - while saving money, fighting climate change and eating healthier!

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Fridge Clean-Out Kale Chips (Video)

Nov 26, 2024

If your kale is nearing the end of its life, here is a quick, easy, and nutritious recipe to turn those leaves into chips.

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Banana Bread (Video)

Oct 29, 2024

A surprising twist in this delicious banana bread recipe makes it extra nutritious.

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Savory Peanut Sauce (Video)

Sep 23, 2024

Learn how to make a savory peanut sauce with the last bit of peanut butter stuck to the sides of the jar.

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Zero Waste Applesauce

Aug 05, 2024

This recipe is a fantastic way to use apples that may not be in the best shape to be eaten, such as fruits that are bruised or no longer very crisp.

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Meghna's Pakoras

Apr 24, 2024

With a little creativity and resourcefulness, we can transform stale bread into a tasty and sustainable snack - Bread Pakoras.

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Chicken Congee with Ginger Scallion Sauce + Cilantro Garlic Pesto (Video)

Nov 30, 2023

This warming bowl of chicken congee is a great way to make the most of often-discarded chicken carcasses and transforms other bits of ingredients that are near the end of life.

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5 Tips to Reduce Food Waste This Holiday Season (Video)

Nov 15, 2023

Violeta Sandoval comparte sus 5 formas principales de reducir el desperdicio de alimentos y ayudarlo a ahorrar dinero durante las fiestas. / Chef Violeta Sandoval shares her top 5 ways to reduce wasted food and help you save money during the holidays.

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Robert's Sweet Potato Pie

Oct 31, 2023

This versatile recipe includes options to make your own crust using leftover cookies, substitutions to make the pie vegan and a clever way to use up peeled sweet potato skins.

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Paddy's Dal

Oct 18, 2023

Dal is Paddy’s favorite comfort food, a practical yet satisfying plant-based and protein-rich dish, made with pantry staples with opportunities to use up any vegetables you might have on hand.

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Recipes for Repurposing Old Bread (Video)

Mar 06, 2023

It may be past its prime, but don't toss it! Day, and even week-old bread can find new life as an unexpected ingredient.

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Vegetable and Cheese Fritters with Chimichurri (Video)

Feb 13, 2023

In this video Marie will show you how to transform leftover and forgotten vegetables & cheese into versatile and mouth watering pancakes that you will never get tired of eating.

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Danny’s Mushroom "Bacon"

Feb 13, 2023

Danny, a graduate who completed the Food Shift Culinary Training Program during shelter-in-place in 2020, has an inquisitive nature and an excitement for learning new ways to use vegetables. Danny’s experience illustrates how being open to different options in the kitchen can go beyond just what you are eating.

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Mushy Apple Muffins (Video)

Jan 17, 2023

Mushy apple magic! From overripe apples, to applesauce, to whole wheat muffins.

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Vincent’s Stuffed Bell Peppers

Nov 23, 2022

Food is often rooted in story. Food Shift, one of our Chef Partners, amplifies one of the voices of their culinary training graduates in this post.

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Leftover Mashed Potatoes Two Ways (Video)

Nov 22, 2022

Stop waste and rethink your leftovers! Learn two ways to use leftover mashed potatoes in Tuna Mashed Potato Cakes and Savory Pancakes.

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Quick Greens Gratin (Video)

Oct 31, 2022

Have leftover ingredients from a recipe but not enough to recreate it? Savi Joshi, 18 Reasons Chef Educator, shows how to repurpose ingredients with some pantry staples to create a quick, easy, completely new meal.

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Chicken Pie with Radish Greens (Video)

Jul 14, 2022

Chef Violeta shares one of her favorite food saving dishes from her grandmother - chicken pie that uses leftover chicken and radish greens. This adaptable recipe can be prepared with other meats and vegetables.

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Waste Reducing Food Hacks (Video)

Jun 22, 2022

Get the most out of your produce with simple tips and chef hacks to cut down on food waste from Mike Weller, chef and instructor at 18 Reasons.

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Backyard Harvest and Gleaning

May 04, 2022

Whether you're growing it yourself, or have seen neighborhood trees heavy with fruit, you'll know that there is a great deal of fresh, locally grown produce out there that goes uneaten. In our communities, many owners are too busy or physically unable to harvest, while others simply have more than they can possibly eat or give away.

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Sustainable Holiday Guide

Nov 17, 2021

From uneaten leftovers to discarded wrapping paper, the holidays come with a lot of waste - from Thanksgiving to New Year's, Americans produce 25 percent more waste! Here’s are 4 areas where we can make simple changes.

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Your Pumpkin's Second Life

Oct 29, 2021

Rather than composting your Halloween pumpkins, consider giving them a second life at your dinner table.

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Pumpkin Planning

Sep 29, 2021

It's just about time for pumpkin everything! Try planning ahead this year to ensure you make the most of your holiday décor.

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Food Shift Kitchen Guide

Sep 29, 2021

Check out this new, easy to use resource for reducing wasted food in your kitchen!

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Sheet Pan Meal (Video)

Sep 29, 2021

Use up the last bits of vegetables rolling around in your produce drawer to make this simple meal or addition.

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Affordable Alternatives

Jul 30, 2021

Food waste reduction tips and affordable alternatives to fresh produce.

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Bruised Berry Quick Jam (Video)

May 21, 2021

Bruised and overripe berries are still delicious - but you have to act fast!

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Moving Beyond Expiration Dates

May 19, 2021

Strangely enough, expiration dates often have little to do with the freshness or usability of a food product.

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Choose Your Own Adventure Bowl (Video)

Apr 21, 2021

Re-imagine your leftovers with the "Choose Your Own Adventure Bowl" from Food Shift.

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Snacks You Can Make Ahead

Apr 01, 2021

Chef Alison shares her tips for easy kid-friendly snacks you can make and store ahead of time.

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Immune Boosting Lemon Ice Cubes

Apr 15, 2020

Do you have too many lemons or some that are almost going bad? Put the whole lemon to good use with this immune boosting and refreshing recipe!

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Reflecting On Food, Family, and Community

Dec 19, 2019

Grounding family traditions at one multi-generational Oakland dinner table.

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Send Them Home With Leftovers!

Dec 03, 2019

Hosting a big gathering of family and friends? Here's a green tip: save yogurt tubs, take-out containers, and any other containers you're about to recycle to send guests home with yummy leftovers.

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Batch Cooking for Leftovers

Jun 13, 2019

Planning for leftovers and storing safely in the freezer can save precious weeknight time and energy. Parents across Alameda County shared their own similar tips to keep their families fed and happy.

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Delightful Dijon Dressing (Video)

Jan 11, 2024

This simple, versatile, and delicious recipe uses common pantry ingredients to transform the last bit of mustard in the jar into a dressing that can be used on whatever you like!

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Suzy's Vegetable Soup

Dec 13, 2023

Suzy’s Mom’s soup recipe represents a bowl of love. The ingredients can be mixed and matched to suit your taste buds.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream (Video)

Nov 08, 2023

Frozen bananas taking up space in your freezer? Try this delicious, wholesome alternative to banana bread. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream can is made with 5 simple ingredients and is free of refined sugar!

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Almond and Beet Pancakes (Video)

Oct 03, 2023

Watch along as Chef Violeta shares another amazing recipe using almonds to make milk and flour for a beautiful take on red velvet pancakes. / Observe cómo la chef Violeta comparte otra receta increíble que utiliza almendras para hacer leche y harina para una hermosa versión de panqueques de betabel.

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Watermelon Rind Quick Pickle (Video)

Sep 19, 2023

So often we only pay attention to the juicy and sweet interior of the watermelon and don’t give the rind any attention. Such a shame!

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Riz's Corn Chowder

Aug 17, 2023

Food Shift Office Manager, Riz, shares a tasty corn chowder recipe that draws flavor from veggie scraps and corn cobs!

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Ms. Carolyn's Pesto Pasta

Jul 27, 2023

Ms. Carolyn’s adaptable pesto recipe will inspire you to get creative based on what you have in your fridge and pantry.

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Leftovers Crunchwrap

Jul 25, 2023

Got leftover rice? You could reheat it as is, or make the equivalent of hash browns, but made with rice, to tuck into a crunchwrap.

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Ms. Debra's Potato Salad

Jul 18, 2023

Ms. Debra’s recipe transforms a bag of potatoes and condiments she has handy into a crowd-pleasing side dish.

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Watermelon Salad

Jul 18, 2023

This sweet, savory, and spicy watermelon salad recipe is hiding a secret: pickled watermelon rinds!

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Kim's Bean Burgers

Jun 12, 2023

Kim’s budget and planet-friendly recipe is easily adaptable with what you have on hand to appeal to your taste buds.

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Lia's Fried Rice

May 12, 2023

Lia shares her commitment to not wasting food at home with this flexible recipe that makes use of leftover ingredients, vegetables, and condiments on hand.

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Connie's Breakfast Fritatta

Apr 05, 2023

Food Shift shares the story of Connie, a Culinary Training Program graduate who loves to learn and approaches new things with enthusiasm.

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Yuka's Chimichurri & Pickled Carrots

Mar 16, 2023

The act of preparing food is a love language to ourselves and others we care about and we believe that food prepared with love often creates our most cherished memories.

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5 Tips for a Low Waste Party

Jan 31, 2023

Gatherings with friends and family don't have to end with bags of trash and waste. Plan ahead for a low waste party!

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Event: Maximizing Food for Your Budget, Health, Community and the Planet (Video)

Aug 30, 2022

Watch a recent lunchtime conversation with Food Shift to learn how to make the most of our valuable food resources.

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Crispy Cauliflower with Carrot Top Salsa Verde (Video)

May 12, 2022

Learn how to use all the parts of the cauliflower and whatever you have in the fridge for this healthy dish by a chef from 18 Reasons.

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Community Kitchen Cooperative

Sep 22, 2021

Ever thought of creating a community kitchen cooperative?

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Strawberry Agua Fresca (Video)

Sep 01, 2021

Turn ripe and bruised strawberries into a refreshing agua fresca drink.

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From Fresh to Hearty- Plan Your Week!

Jul 17, 2021

Planning recipes that highlight fresh produce at the beginning of your week and saving your more durable foods for the end of the week will result in less food waste and more money for groceries.

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Food Storage Saves Money

Jul 08, 2021

Did you know we lose $1866/year per household on wasted food? Simple storage changes save you money.

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Community Fridges

Jun 21, 2021

Have you noticed community fridges recently popping up in your neighborhood?

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Eating Root-to-Leaf (Video)

May 28, 2021

Why not extend a nose-to-tail ethic to plant-based eating too?

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How to Host a Less Waste BBQ

May 21, 2021

How to host a less-waste BBQ this summer!

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Why Compost?

May 06, 2021

Composting is an accessible and regenerative way to upcycle the inedible scraps in your kitchen, and it benefits the environment in more ways than one.

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Subscribe to our blog!

Apr 28, 2021

Subscribe to our blog to receive monthly seasonal tips, tricks, and stories about enjoying more and wasting less.

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25 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Apr 20, 2021

“What’s the best/easiest/most impactful way to start reducing my food waste at home?”

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Eat the Skin! (Video)

Apr 05, 2021

We want to honor the full potential in every last bit of mother nature’s bounty—and that includes the skin on produce. Food Shift’s Culinary Director, Chef Jen, recently shared her go-to veggie skin chip recipe!

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A Miracle in Every Overlooked Grain of Rice

Mar 23, 2021

Food Shift’s Executive Director, Yuka Nagashima, explains her personal connection to curbing food waste as the outcome of an intentional relationship with the food she eats.

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Introducing Thrifty Thursdays with Food Shift! (Video)

Mar 03, 2021

StopWaste is thrilled to team up with Food Shift to bring you food waste reduction tips, stories and cooking demonstrations.

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6 Hacks to De-Stress Weeknight Meals

Jan 26, 2021

Learn ways to reduce meal-time stress with Chef Alison, our food waste prevention partner and founder of Ends + Stems.

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Batch Roasted Vegetables

Aug 28, 2020

Batch roast wilting vegetables to keep them from the compost and complement many meals.

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Save Unfinished Wine For Cooking

Aug 27, 2020

Did you know that you can freeze your leftover wine to use for cooking or a vinaigrette?

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Makeshift Banana Cream Pie

May 04, 2020

Craving banana cream pie? This simple recipe saved the day and some ingredients from the compost bin!

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Sad Sour Milk to Wacky Waffle Dinner

Apr 29, 2020

Sour or curdled milk doesn't have to be dumped, it is great for baking and can be used in multiple ways.

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Leftover Baguette Croutons

Apr 29, 2020

Don't compost that rock hard baguette! Revive it and turn it into tasty croutons.

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Keep Kids Busy with Baking

Mar 15, 2020

Whether it's tubs of old frosting or frozen brown bananas, these baking projects can prove to be great family activities and ways to clear kitchen space for other goods.

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Make a digital shopping list

Nov 12, 2019

In this digital age, keeping track of a shopping list has never been easier and more efficient!

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Climate Action in the Kitchen

Oct 16, 2019

Did you know that reducing food waste is one of the leading solutions to climate change?

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Preserving Seasonal Fruit Harvest

Aug 06, 2019

With backyard fruit trees, you have to act fast when the fruit comes in - harvest, clean, eat, preserve, or distribute it.

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Five Questions With Two Power Moms

Jul 08, 2019

Xouhoa Bowen and Christina Means — Two Power Moms take the Stop Food Waste Challenge

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Stick With Your Strong Suit

Jul 01, 2019

Sometimes we need to take a step back from the world of choices we’re presented with every day.

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Storing (Some) Food Outside of the Fridge

Jun 13, 2019

Fight the urge! Some food items just taste better and last longer when stored outside of the fridge.

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Grow Your Own

Jun 13, 2019

Salad season is upon us! Growing your own lettuces, arugula, spinach, chard, kale, endive and more can be a fun and gratifying way to reduce your wasted food this summer.

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