Chef makes amazing dishes from scraps

[@exzyle2k]

Ok... Hear me out... Take one of your 30 minute food battles with the Normals going head-to-head-to-head, AND THEN get Ebbers and Kush in to do a Chef vs Chef Scraps Battle.

[@jenniferjiang4445]

Yesss I want to see Kush do a scrap video

[@adridoesthings]

kush in a scraps video would be insanely good!!

[@MegaMiracle77]

UNDERRATED COMMENT!!!

[@Luke-we9gj]

This would be AWESOME for a live show event!

[@powhahaa]

Exactly this or mayby Kush can cook what he wants and be an actual nuisance for Ebbers.

[@Radigalde]

Didn't expect a full-on shanty. Nice!

[@SortedFood]

Glad you liked it 😆

[@MelissiaBlackheart]

@@SortedFood The sea shanty was perfectly done, too!

[@Drnaynay]

I almost forgot there was an episode coming!!! Arrggghhh t'was perfect!!!

[@JonathanJE3]

​@@SortedFood any chance for a copy of a full length version? We need a Sorted Food OST with songs about or by Janice, relays, pretentious ingredients, poker face 😂

[@susannea4196]

All Mike I assume

[@Tray8729]

Ben working with scraps is always amazing and informative. More,please!!

[@tricia9559]

I love these too

[@lewismaddock1654]

We need to get Ebbers to work with Kush's scraps, what can a Chef do with the scraps of a Chef. It would be insane, because it would show that even chefs in professional kitchens do indeed have waste. Not a criticism, but to expand on the subject of food waste. And professional kitchens do have waste, that's a fact.

[@ConstantChaos1]

I've just done this for the longest time as like a challenge for myself, and the thing is even when I was shitfaced back when I drank I would do this and I came up with so many amazing uses for things that nobody would have thought of sober lol Like with a little mayo and mustard and a whisk you can make a broth, even an instant ramen, feel much fuller and luxurious lol, throw in a bit of ginger from a sushi plate you had for lunch and a little pre-ground garlic from a tube and you have a legit soup.

[@BethAnnLang]

Absolutely love these!

[@Tray8729]

@lewismaddock1654 Maybe have kush do a video with scraps

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

THE EBBERSMAM SONG WAS AMAZING! BRAVO! FULL VERSION PLEASE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ianlee1977]

I need this performed live!!!

[@Hydracat404]

@@Ianlee1977 I insist it is sang by the boys!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@Michael_Brock]

We need to get kush do one of these scraps videos!

[@Michael_Brock]

Or better ebbers Vs kush on scraps. 2 normies work on 3 courses meal then kush and ebbers compete for best use of scraps or Excess materials.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

It would be cool for a full-length version of the song, and other compositions that they could create.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so happy that Mike is back in singing mode. I missed his music on the challenge. The hype for the event is real. All the best!

[@noangelthis]

Yes, absolutely!

[@darrendimmock6470]

Wait I'm fairly new, was that intro Mike ? That was brilliant

[@andieluke1366]

​@@darrendimmock6470Yep! He does all the OG songs and parodies going back years. He's brilliant!

[@toscirafanshaw9735]

This was so much fun. I love this format. A normal gets to show off what he's learned, and Ben gets to show off his cheffiness, and everyone is proud of each other! :) Also AWESOME job on the sea shanty!

[@SortedFood]

A win, win all round! Also, glad you love the shanty 😆

[@latenightreviewer]

That Ebbersman song single-handedly convinced me to buy the live ticket! Very well done!!

[@SortedFood]

Brilliant! Will this be your first LIVE event?

[@latenightreviewer]

@@SortedFood thankfully no, I’ve attended the last two Christmas/Winter live event as well, and I just needed that last push to get this next event’s ticket :)

[@CarolBondOldDragonMama]

That song was fantastic! ​@SortedFood if I can work my budget, it will be my first one. My husband and 12yo daughter all watch you guys together. (The Benuendos go over her head. 🤣)

[@nathankochendorfer3050]

Mike, the Wiped Out promo song is excellent! The team should be really proud of that.

[@SortedFood]

So proud 🥹

[@Adelaide_Spence]

This is one of the single best performances from Jaime I think we’ve ever seen. His technique was fantastic and it’s incredible to see what he was able to do out of his comfort zone

[@theElemDragon]

I mean..... except for that he made a broth, made some noodles, and made some meatballs. And had already (at least attempted) to make hand pulled noodles in the past. Feel like i've seen FAR more impressive dishes from him even when he was just completely winging it without any sort of plan.

[@JaySay]

​@@theElemDragonI agree. This was a nice dish that he made very well, but nothing that he did was very surprising for a "normal home cook" to do. Pulling the noodles was fairly good, but it honestly isn't that difficult to do it how Jamie did it. Is it easy? No, but it's not exceptional. And as always, Ben did a fantastic job of creating multiple small dishes with the (generous) amount of scraps he was given! He even made a seasoning with the peels and discarded root/vegetable ends, and added a quick lil' use for egg shells in there, too!

[@harmonic5107]

​@@theElemDragon That seems a bit overly reductive. Kind of like saying "chopping some mushrooms, making a pancake, and wrapping some meat in puff pastry is unimpressive"? Oh wait... that's describing making a Beef Wellington. If you break down cooking *anything* like that, it sounds unimpressive. Snail porridge? Cook some snails, cook some porridge, blitz some herbs. It's the seasoning, plating, and cooking (expecially proteins) that makes the difference between food, and an experience. All three of which were on full display today. Well on Jamie.

[@theElemDragon]

@@harmonic5107 True..... except that he made the broth in a pressure cooker with water, vegetables, and chicken. Seasoned some pork and made the paste for the meatballs which he also boiled, and boiled the pasta. The rest was just thrown-on pre-cooked additions as garnish. He basically made pork meatball ramen. Could I have done it? I'm not a chef, and I don't even consider myself a "cook", but aside from the noodle dough ingredient ratios, It seemed simple enough to do and still come out with a half decent dish. What Ben came up with using the scraps? Not a chance I'd be able to even THINK of any of that on the fly even with the ingredients laid out in front of me. And yes, oversimplifying cooking dishes can make them all sound trivial to make. But in the case of Beef Wellington, you also have to make sure that it's baked perfectly, otherwise you could end up with anything from nearly raw beef and barely baked pastry, to slightly overcooked beef and roofing shingle pastry. On the other hand, pasta typically floats when it's cooked or nearly cooked. Meatballs float when they're about done when boiled. He also added those other seasonings to the meatballs... and then boiled them, which probably ended up seasoning the "porky water" he gave to Ben more than he did the meatballs he used in his dish.

[@harmonic5107]

@@theElemDragon you are drastically underestimating the difficulty. I'd suggest, try making just the noodles. You'll quickly find out how difficult just that step is. Too much water? They don't stretch right. Too little water, they break. The amount of water you need to add will depend on the fineness of the grind, the varietal of the grain, and your local conditions. Following a recipe may or may not work, then you have to actually have the skills to work the dough properly. You are either underestimating your own skills if you find it easy. Or overestimating the skills of the average normal cook.

[@Chromalisk_]

I have ARFID, and your channel has genuinely helped me work through so many of my issues with food, has helped me actually try new things, and has helped me just live healthier in general! I just wanted to say thank you, and you guys are amazing!!

[@SortedFood]

That’s seriously amazing to hear. Here’s to trying new things! 😁

[@mslizwood]

[@Fitzrovialitter]

It wouldn't be SortedFood without some random commenter's seeking sympathy for their real or imagined "condition".

[@mslizwood]

@@Fitzrovialitter Bruh, this is Sorted. There's no place for your toxicity in our community 😊

[@Chromalisk_]

@@Fitzrovialitter Bro is so uneducated lmaoo. Apparently expressing gratitude = seeking sympathy. It's a real condition I've had since I was born. It came as a package deal with my autism

[@piplupcola]

Liking just for that opening alone. Who knew these chefs and normals were fantastic shanty singers as well

[@SortedFood]

Full credit goes to make for this one….. genius! 🌊

[@Mikey-cq6fp]

And Mike helped as well I'd imagine! ☺️😉​@@SortedFood

[@andieluke1366]

@@SortedFoodMike’s a genius when it comes to parody songs and fun tunes. I still find myself singing all the OG ones hahaha…. Would be ecstatic if you guys do an OST playlist of all the classics like Barry and Ben being best of friends living in a cottage,😂

[@toni_go96]

@@andieluke1366 Not just the parodies even his og songs are really good.. I still use wasting time as my morning alarm...

[@andieluke1366]

@@toni_go96hahahha the OG ones are THE BEST! ❤

[@ButyoucancallmeKat]

This has quickly become my favorite format! It would be pretty cool for a last minute addition of this format to the live show! Bet you will have plenty of scraps and a surplus of chefs!

[@morganalori]

oh, that would be funny. left over mystery cans, random bits from the various cooking. Or if not the Live, an episode "Sorting Live leftovers" or "Sorting Live Scraps" would be fun. Make the chefs compete for the better scraps and then compete against each other's dishes.

[@Martijnkw1]

i really love these scrap challenges, For the future i would like to see Ben go in completely blind. Jamie cooks his dish and then later ben shows up and cooks with whatever is left there without having time to prepare

[@ehdenforreal]

Jamie: I'm going to try to make biángbiáng noodles. Me: Pauses video, makes lunch and sits down to watch the circus.

[@hampuskullberg9932]

The leftover steam joke was the funniest shit I've seen all week! xD

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

Hey my city is in an water shortage right now. We pray for left over steam ( ;) but also water main breaks are tricky)

[@hampuskullberg9932]

@@jessicazaytsoff1494 That's rough! I hope things will get better for you all soon!

[@SortedFood]

Hahaha love it 😆

[@Superchick513]

@@jessicazaytsoff1494Been watching that story from BC west coast with concern and sympathy - hoping it gets fixed really soon and that no other workers get hurt!

[@hamallu]

OMG I literally screamed nooooo when I saw J just garnished the noodles with raw lap cheong ("wind" sausage) and "uncooked" tofu puffs. 😮🙈 Lap Cheong is raw and needs to be cooked and the tofu puffs can be eaten out of the packet because they're technically cooked by frying in the factory, but they'll be chewy and dry AF if you don't boil/simmer them. Hence why they're normally dropped into hotpots or soup bases to boil for a bit to let them soak up all the goodness and rehydrate. But otherwise, fantastic to see what you can do with scraps to avoid food waste, especially want to taste that egg custard.

[@BudgetChaos]

same 😂

[@jeannieeyeohh]

OMG yes! I came straight to the comments for that! 😱

[@michellecstai]

😂 I was wondering if he’d cook it when he said garnish…

[@keltait]

The intro song is everything 🥰🤣

[@SortedFood]

So glad you liked it 💛

[@keltait]

i sing it at work 🤣 ​@@SortedFood

[@cameronjameshall]

That intro was straight fire!

[@SortedFood]

🔥🔥🔥

[@swissfoodie3542]

The Ebbersman song is absolutely fantasitc !

[@swissfoodie3542]

Also Barrys T-Shirt :-). And Ben wearing a chefs jacket even when being stranded......

[@SortedFood]

So glad you like it 😁

[@bethstovell8608]

This format has been so helpful for me as I’m trying to learn to reduce my family of five’s food waste. I made a pesto from the outside of a cauliflower I used for a previous meal, inspired by one of your videos. My teenagers were shocked they loved it so much. Please keep these videos coming!

[@Catman2030]

It's so easy to forget that Mike was the musician for the show back in the day, and then he just casually reminds us with a Sea Shanty.

[@SortedFood]

He’s a little creative genius 🎶

[@Agent_Jae]

I really love this format! We get to see a normal planning and cooking (fairly) confidently with a recipe of their choice, then Ben comes in, works some chefy magic (always impressive to watch), and combined I think it's one of my favorite things. Great job to everyone involved!

[@BlurSher]

That song needs to be made into a ringtone!😂 on the other hand, love this series!

[@SortedFood]

Love it

[@problematicgoose]

Okay well I guess I'll just have that song stuck in my head the rest of the day/week fellas. Thanks for that. 😂

[@SortedFood]

You’re welcome. Love the Ebbersman 💛

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

Yep. Me as well. Pity my poor coworkers catching me humming it in my office. Complete with toe tapping. As the fishermen intended. Except the office part.

[@paulowanchope9361]

Love how Ebbers was completely unenthused by Jamie's pork mixture, but delighted by 'porky water' - 09:50

[@amandamciver6987]

Absolutely love the Sea Shanty - well done Mike. Love this format of using up the scraps; especially that dried seasoning.

[@zahrahydrisff14]

We need a full on video for the shanty that is amazing!

[@SortedFood]

Are you tuning in to the LIVE?

[@toni_go96]

@@SortedFood Oooh Now I'm more excited about it...

[@Superchick513]

@@SortedFoodif you promise that you’ll do a live sea shanty during the live show I’ll buy a ticket immediately! 😄

[@berelinde]

Good lord,that shanty is amazing. I'm going to like and save for that alone. I'm sensing the hand of Mike. I still remember his Disney episode fondly. That said, Jamie has a good bass, if he can focus long enough to carry the part.

[@Tmjr6]

I'd love to see a Scraps themed Pass it On. First the normals have to go through a Pass it On, but after it is completed the Chefs then need to take the scraps from the normals and use that as the basis for their Pass it On.

[@melindacohea127]

I love this format. One of my favorite series is the chef versus normals grocery challenge, but this one makes the chef improvise just as much as the normals, and it really helps me think through what I can do with my own leftovers and extra bits.

[@jimgilbert6511]

Everything I would expect from Ebbers, he's defiantly one of the best chefs on You Tube right now. But Jamie has come so far from where you guys started, I'm truly impressed mate. Next time you should put Barry in the "Chef" seat since he's won the red apron!

[@toni_go96]

Happy Father's Day to all the dads on the team!

[@SortedFood]

Thank you ☺️

[@WeAreThePeople1690]

And the single mum's playing both parts 👍 And Yes, I will say the same on mothers day!! I am one of them!

[@charlesrovira5707]

Showing the meal made with what would been tossed _in the bin_ is pure *_skill!_* I loved seeing that.

[@chandrawong449]

Almost nothing Ben used would have been tossed in the bin, though. Eggs would go in the fridge as would all the meat. Won ton wrappers would have gone in the fridge or back in the freezer. The only thing Ben 'saved' from the waste is the stuff out of the InstantPot and aromatics - even then, most of the ginger would have been saved for another day as it lasts a long time. Likely the same with garlic, but I didn't see if Ben used any whole cloves or not. Having to purchase more than you need because it comes pre-packaged is a real problem and does contribute to food waste, but it does not instantly make the extra food 'scraps'. It was a real cop-out for Ben to use them as such in the video.

[@SortedFood]

Glad you enjoyed this episode 😁

[@TF_NowWithExtraCharacters]

@@chandrawong449 On one hand, it IS technically a cop-out, I agree with you on that. On the other hand, there's not a whole lot of scraps that Jamie left him. Some chicken from the wings and a bunch of aromatics. It's not going to make for much good content if Ben auto-fails the challenge because of that. Besides, the purpose of these videos is to get the audience rethinking how they can use scraps, and whatever Ben did definitely achieved that.

[@margowsky]

It all looks so delicious!! As always Ebbers is most IMPRESSIVE!! I loved this video. Can't imagine a better way to show how to use up cooking leftovers. More of these type of videos please.

[@alexdavis5766]

Ooo love this idea! A challenge and recycled and potentially tips on things we can do to use up food scraps too. Win win win!

[@moonbeetle5720]

chefs upscaling things is one of my favourite things to watch on your channel! thank you for keeping up the awesome work!

[@nottsoserious]

Sometimes we forget how talented Mike is. Great intro!

[@ian3314]

These scrap videos are so fun. It gets to show the "normals" making really cool and challenging dishes without having to worry about wastage and the chefs show what you can do with very little. So cool!!

[@duesenklipper]

This was impressive. Jamie did a really great job, and seeing Ben figure out things to do with scraps was very inspiring.

[@nikkicoyotie8431]

NGL, this is my fav content on the channel rn. I love the Food Scrap Challanges, more more more please

[@lewismaddock1654]

This is my favourite format, for so many reasons. Ebbers is a genius.

[@praveenspike]

Ben smashed it, the broth of any ingredient holds everything. Let it be veg or chicken or any ingredient's broth, once you boil it and strain it has all the nutrients are in the broth which creates the flavor and taste.

[@thechaosgoblin]

Absolutely love the focus on using up scraps. Would be interested to see it folded into a shopping challenge as well :)

[@kitherit]

So happy to see the Scraps to Riches back!! I love this format, and I would absolutely LOVE to see Kush give this a go! I'm sad that I really can't afford to watch the live event, but the sea shanty and all the other things you guys have come up with to promote it have been so much fun to see!!

[@kateh7484]

Okay YES to the song 🎵 😊

[@nov3316]

1) great intro 2) great video and banter 3) wholesomeness 100/100 i love this channel so much!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Ben really dialled up the drama with “last time it was a bit easy.” WOOOOOOOO OFF TO THE RACES

[@supremeheroism7524]

you are fully aware that you can just actually wait to comment once on a video once you've watched all of it and combine all your thoughts instead of outright spamming a comment section, right

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@supremeheroism7524 If I did that, I’d just go to Medium. In any case, if I combined my thoughts, it’d be an essay no one would read

[@supremeheroism7524]

@@PokhrajRoy. perhaps that is the way it should be :)

[@kyrastuart1920]

That sea shanty was brilliant!

[@The_Joy_Finder]

I'm enjoying how much fun you are having with the live event ads. 🥰

[@neverperfect1997]

LOVE the shanty!

[@midnightarmada187]

That "Sorted Shanty" is just the SEAsoning my little pirate heart needed today!! 👏🏽 Bravo Mike! 🍜Those are some epic "noods" Jamie! Thank you for sharing your tekkers with us. Ben, that was simply a stunning show of your culinarily creative, quick witt, and a delightfully authentic, nod toward toward sustainability. Much love and appreciation for the time you all spend ❤

[@tricia9559]

Love the shanty - brilliant

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

That Sea chanty was everything guys! Thanks! It was fire🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carymcbroom4257]

Yay another scraps video!!

[@annieflueckiger2029]

Scraps to Riches has quickly become my new favourite format, I was so happy when I saw it's one of these today! And a brilliant Ebbersman shanty on top of that 😁

[@alt5494]

A blindfolded shopping market challenge for best dish would be a fun format. No help just a guide stick & a tiny basket^⁠_⁠^

[@Flamaro]

yes please, more of these. It's neat to see what can be done with scraps/leftovers

[@freshparsnips]

the song at the beginning put the Biggest smile on my face lol

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

This is definitely my favourite format, so relaxed and really inspiring to see one of the normals flex their skills then Ebbers create something wonderful from a small amount of ingredients. The shanty a la Mike was a terrific bonus! More please! 🥰

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

YES! Love this type of format! ❤

[@galacticmochi137]

all the promo posters and artwork and the intro shanty are absolutely amazing! they've got so much heart in them, keep up the work and thank you for all your wonderful content!

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

The creativity is glorious. How do we get Kush into this mix as well? Get Ben and Kush going head to head over scraps from a prior challenge? I’m not saying this format is bad, I’m just in the mood to see Kush going full gremlin while trying to look innocent. Again. Some more. Lol

[@moontravellerjul]

this is one of my favourite formats, please more of this!!! not just entertaining but full of useful insights too!

[@kinos6503]

Fantastic song to end Father’s Day here. Cheers to the Sorted Team!

[@richbuilds_com]

That intro! Good work everyone involved!

[@thaisstone5192]

(886) REALLY impressed. Got my husband addicted to watching this channel. So impressive with how Jamie has really learned how to "lean in" to his ever-expanding cooking skills. People who learn to cook tend to become so enamored by their successes the failures become a lesson learned and fade into the past. BRAVO; love these.

[@TedBarton91]

886?

[@thaisstone5192]

@@TedBarton91 Yep. Think about it.

[@lastoeck]

The shanty was AMAZING!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@markmcguire2009]

Love the look on Ben's face in the thumbnail

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Given how Jamie has been wowing us for a while, I’m not surprised he’s being ambitious. Also, love watching someone make noodles after eating noodles for dinner lol

[@johnbaldwin143]

That was a great promo guys!

[@RyanGignac14]

Love it! Keep these coming🎉

[@jenniferedwards1752]

And THIS is why Ebbers is a professional!

[@derkohler2380]

love, love, love myself those scrap challenges.. please more! 😊

[@craftiebrown]

Not normally a huge fan of the PPV show ads because I'm envious that I can't afford them, but the start of this video was absolutely awesome. Is it Mike that did the main vocals?

[@SortedFood]

Indeed. Written and performed by Mike himself 😁

[@toomanyopinions8353]

@@SortedFoodwho did the deep harmonies?

[@Cationna]

Mike's songs are not just the best advertisements ever, they're some of the best content on the internet. I thought nothing would ever come close to the joy, the warmth, the sheer passion for life Come See The Bells (These Silly Bells) brings to my heart, and now i have been blessed with this instant classic.

[@GIBBO4182]

Feels like ages since I've seen cooking here!

[@TRPLD]

The shanty made me watch me watch the whole ad... Loved it!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Happy father's day to all the dads in the sorted team and to all your fathers too🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Bert-lw1ot]

Fishing for likes much?

[@ledja6974]

I love this format - okay I love all of your formats =D

[@samfisher6606]

I love how there setting up Washed Up to be all Ebbers' fault.

[@banderdash2702]

These scrap challenges are amazing, yes, please continue to do them. I often find it so beneficial to make a meal out of 'nothing' as it were, and it's a fun challenge to see what can be done with it. I'd also love to see the guys try to make 1 portion of 1 meal for like a couple of quid all in and see what they could suggest!

[@jazzaltri4213]

PLEASE GIVE US A FULL VERSION OF THE EBBERSMAN SONG

[@rhus36]

Great format! Definitely would love to see more of this.

[@AshleeMckay-tr1ql]

Interesting perspective, got me thinking!

[@selina6330]

Would we love a full shanty version? Hell yes!!! ❤❤

[@Beastlysimmer_uk]

I shall be watching this after Slovenia VS Denmark and before England VS Serbia. IT’S COMING HOME

[@SortedFood]

What a day huh! Enjoy 😁

[@Spiffelight]

I love this small series, chef Ben doing his magic out of nothing is a pleasure to watch

[@muskdeer]

Idea for a video: Macdonald's Ingredients ONLY Battle | But can a Chef Tell? Feed it to Ben. He refused to eat Big Mac, he must pay 😤

[@xXIxidor92Xx]

This is one of my favorite new series you guys have been doing. Its always great to see what Ebbers can come up with, and i always ealk away with something new to use in the kitchen

[@jesper1406]

I'm Danish living in Portugal, and I can honestly tell you that the rest of Europe's thoughts about the English kitchen are not very high. My respect and admiration for English chefs have now risen dramatically because of you, Ebbers! I love your show! ❤

[@bethr4202]

I *LOVE* the chef using scraps episodes! Keep 'em coming!

[@kateh7484]

Jamie is WILDLY ambitious today 😮

[@ElykMuablhats]

And pulled it off wonderfully in my opinion

[@SquidandCatAdventures]

It's a very satisfying series. I've hated food waste for almost my entire life (probably 0-4 years, not so much but several decades after that) so it's so much fun seeing it being creatively foiled. And I just had the thought "hmm, maybe I can make bang bang noodles too."

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

These vids are always so helpful in the kitchen!

[@amymeechan1219]

Thank you for bringing this back!! The first two videos of this format are some of my favourites of yours. Adding my voice to calls for a Kush version too. And maybe a Slater version were he up for it!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “Such a tease. Such a tease.”

[@thedragodile545]

I'm partial to, "You already have my balls, do you want my sausage as well?"

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Love this challenge!! I want Kush to do one following Jamie now! Then Ben following another normal and so on!! Most fun!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Suggestion guys: Make a battle in which only you can use Macdonalds staples then feed the resulting dish to an unawarw ebbers😂😂😂😂

[@TheGrumpBunny]

Was not prepared for a shanty opening, chuffed to bits!

[@princesschocy]

Scraps to riches doesn't roll of the tongue, here are a couple of alternative ideas... Remnants to riches Offcuts to opulence