What do you do with your offcuts and leftover fresh food? Do you struggle with food wastage like many others in the cooking community? Strebs64 shared their dilemma on Reddit, leaving offcuts and fresh leftovers in Tupperware in the fridge, only to find them growing mold and end up being thrown away anyway. They sought advice from fellow Redditors to find solutions for this common kitchen conundrum.
Summary
- Creating meal plans and pairing dishes can help utilize leftovers efficiently.
- Freezing leftovers or using them in soups and broths can prevent food waste.
- Composting, feeding chickens, and making stocks from vegetable scraps are sustainable practices.
RedneckLiberace’s Solution
RedneckLiberace suggests having a meal plan for using leftovers creatively, like making sandwiches, soups, salads, and omelets from different ingredients.
YesWeHaveNoTomatoes’ Freezing Tip
If leftovers won’t be used within a week, freezing them is a smart way to preserve food and reduce waste.