In celebration of Earth Day, here are 13 ways to to repurpose extra or overripe food
In celebration of Earth Day, here are 13 ways to to repurpose extra or overripe food Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. What would have been a massive celebration with marches, live concerts and clean-up projects around the world is now virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. Being holed up, however, doesn’t mean we can’t do our part to lessen our impact on Mother Earth. With so many of us under quarantine, cooking is arguably moving from the rare occasion to a daily practice, an image that has this writer grinning ear to ear. In lieu of an outdoor celebration, the Earth Day challenge I propose is this: How can we apply the principles of conservation in our own kitchens and make the most of what we have on hand? Food waste is no small thing; according to the National Resources Defense Council, up to 40% of the food in the United States is never eaten. What if we paused for a moment before throwing something away because it no longer serves its original purpose...