10 FOOD WASTE HACKS | Fablunch

[@martynakaczmarek4794]

I freeze leftover coffee in an ice cube tray and then blend the cubes with plant milk, sweetener and cocoa powder to make ice lattes :)

[@Wasabisaurus08]

Thats an awesome idea!!! I will try that and maybe make some blended coffee as well when the weather gets warmer.

[@annak1371]

YUM!

[@danieladrakecoveich8175]

This is such an amazing idea!

[@middleofnowhere98]

Which plant milk do you use? :)

[@martynakaczmarek4794]

@@middleofnowhere98 I usually use soy-rice milk

[@LivLaugh]

People don't eat broccoli stems?? That's like half of the vegetable!

[@hereisahuman5977]

Right??

[@briannehill7583]

Hahahaha, yep I was thinking the same

[@onerva0001]

Right!

[@amarvanduijneveldt7931]

It’s the tastiest part!

[@kiterafrey]

Sadly I've met so many people who don't eat the broccoli stems, which is crazy because I think it's the best part.

[@missyoung888]

I had no idea people don't eat broccoli stems! I always just cut them up and ate them and assumed that was the norm 😅

[@VanitysGunn]

missyoung888 I honestly think they taste better, sweeter then the crown.

[@cozycasasmr4510]

Same!

[@kayowls24]

I thought so too

[@placeholder4218]

Same?

[@Sodiumreads]

Me too????

[@tildaj.4033]

i have 2 tips for heating up leftovers, maybe people already know them but anyways if you want to heat up leftover pasta, boil some water and throw the pasta in for just a few seconds before taking it out again. the pasta will be as if it were just cooked if you want to heat up rice, put a little bit of water on it before placing it in the microwave and it won't turn out dry

[@VanitysGunn]

Tilda J. Even rice that has dried out can be brought back to life! I love my instant pot but it tends to dry out my rice if left inside. Put a few table spoons in the bottom of your bowl & stir your rice in so it's all wet. Cover loosely & microwave for about 2 minutes. If it's still a bit dry repeat. Works every time!

[@rosalievano7094]

Leftover rice with a little bit of butter or Olive oil is really tasty too!!

[@allyhvis6046]

Thanks :) I'm going off to college so I'll definitely use these tips :)

[@KMWeir]

TY

[@traveltomykitchen]

One food waste hack I often use is to use any leftover beans, lentils or chickpeas to make veggies/bean burgers!

[@michelleclara513]

another way to use for example a squeezed lemon before throwing it away is to put it in the dishwasher :) it smells amazing and no need of any artificial scents :)

[@acmulhern]

If you want to go a step further with your lemon, you just throw an entire lemon into the blender, skin and all. Cut into manageable pieces for your blender and just blend it up (add a drop of water if needed). Then the same as you did in the video, freeze in an ice cube tray. You can also do this with kiwis (skin and all). It's great to flavour your water or smoothies. Also, for the stock scraps, you can include herb stalks, apple cores and skins, wilted salad leaves (the ones on the outside that always look unappetising), carrot tops, radish and beetroot leaves, garlic skins.

[@GarmanyRachel]

That’s going to work better with certain varieties of lemon than others. Some have super bitter pith.

[@ramzadiy5779]

My mum put the whole lemons in the blender and then use that in cakes or cookies ,she also uses oranges.

[@boegershausen2209]

This is how we do it-especially with small, thin-skinned limes.

[@JLvatron]

Wait, kiwi? The whole thing, with the fur?

[@staceyme1480]

Ignore "sell by" and "best before" dates. "Use by" are a bit more important but still, foods don't carry a personal agenda with it and at the strike of midnight turn bad. Use common sense, if it looks or smells iffy dont use it, if it looks and smells fine prepare it properly and enjoy.

[@shadows4419]

Very sensible advice

[@Alina_Schmidt]

Most foods with „use by“ on them aren‘t vegan anyway.

[@junekazama7]

I keep my ginger in the freezer. Just take it out and grate it. No need to thaw or peel. Save your used coffee grounds for your garden.

[@briannehill7583]

Great idea!

[@niasanders5419]

No need to peel after freezing? I have to try this!

[@junekazama7]

Nope. I just grate it as is.

[@viduramdeworrastogi6857]

I also do that! Yep it's a great tip! I also use ginger paste..so I just blend a nicely scrubbed root n voila...fresh ginger paste n I did not even peel it!

[@gianninal5455]

So you wash/dry ginger and freeze as is?

[@kristopotamus]

With dried out bread you can make croutons to top on salads and soups. Cut bread into cubes, fry with olive oil and spices (like whole cumin, rosemary) on low heat. Can also roast with seeds and nuts. Lately I have been using sunflower seeds with my homemade croutons- also good coupling with wilted salad to get crunch back!

[@TheDevilDarling]

That's a great idea.

[@puropinchepretty]

Roasted sunflower seeds are also really good on pasta! My son loves it.

[@ElisandeWalters]

food waste belongs into a compost pile or some of the other options rather than the trash where at all possible

[@OkaayDanielle]

Just a tip: broth tastes even better if you let it cook for 12-24 hours in a slow cooker! I let it cook for about 2 hours on high and then reduce to low for the rest of the time!

[@anagrade8576]

Hi! I'm an environmental toxicologist and I think this video was very pertinent. Great job!

[@cupofbees9413]

You should totally make a channel based on you knowledge, I would definitely watch it

[@rhg3212]

Yes I’d be interested in this too

[@edrinadiy]

That lemon hack was AMAZING!! Life changing. I’m going to be doing that from now on. Thanks for the video 😁

[@Fablunch]

I know right! 😊 And you end up getting much more out of each lemon. I used to squeeze half a lemon into my water before and by using this method, I get about 6 lemon cubes per lemon = 6 lemon waters 👍🏻

[@paulaloew3889]

Doesn't it loose the vitamin c ?

[@paulaloew3889]

I mean, by doing it in advance... citrics oxidize....

[@rootedinplants]

Your voice is so relaxing and this video is beneficial for everyone!

[@ladyrosemary5480]

It's unintentional ASMR

[@rootedinplants]

@@ladyrosemary5480 yesss

[@aprilmarie1396]

Sooooo relaxing 😌

[@ggjlat]

Absolutely agree! It's relaxing, informative, useful, just cool!

[@Ebichumoonberry]

Whenever I am cooking cauliflower I cut the stems off and eat them as a snack while cooking and throughout the day. It is super crunchy. Since I am allergic to peppers I substitute cauliflower stems :D

[@eileenlester3313]

I use lemon juice when making homemade strawberry jam. I cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice required for the recipe. When I'm done with the lemon I place it in a bowl with a small amount of water. I then place it in the microwave for 5 minutes on high. I take a damp cloth and wipe the microwave clean. Works like a charm. Then dump the lemon in liquid into the garbage disposal and grind it up to clean and deodorize.

[@shadows4419]

For freshening up your sink area take a used lemon or a slightly soft orange which you are going to throw away anyway , put it in your sink garbage disposal and blend it. Your kitchen will smell fresh and citrusy.

[@clairehachey2189]

What an amazing and informative video! I keep all my lemon peels, remove all the pith and put them in a mason jar with vinegar to make a eco-friendly cleaner. Sometimes I mix lemon and orange peels and add a few drops of essential oils too :)

[@Tiger89Lilly]

I do the same thing it makes my kitchen smell so good and citrus-y. I use whatever citrus I brought this week. Grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime its all good

[@jennyberger6688]

Please please make a video for you freezer meals and how do thaw them because I’m at a loss

[@xochitlgracia5330]

I stopped buying treats for my dog since I realized he loved broccoli stems 💚

[@nika5318]

My dog loves carrots, broccoli, apple, cucumber etc its such a good way to give your dog nutrients and vitamins that are not in processed dog foods.

[@xochitlgracia5330]

@@nika5318 omg mine too, anything with a crunch ☺

[@briannehill7583]

My dogs love them too. And I peel my carrots directly to them. They love them! Same with the ends of zucchini

[@briannehill7583]

@Fen Karma lol, one of my dogs politely declined blueberries and banana. He will keep his mouth shut and refuse to open it for blueberries. He will gently take the banana so it doesn't touch his mouth as much. Then turns the corner and sets it down and walks away.

[@TheDevilDarling]

My dog passed away earlier this year but he loved brocolli stems too, as well as lettuce, apples and cucumbers. He liked bananas and yoghurt as treats too!

[@gabmena26]

Thank you for your video! I'm even saving water from boiled vegetables etc. Reuse water to water my plants or soak dishes

[@Darkside12...]

My mom just plants most scraps in the garden and doesn't even take any special care of it. We have a lot of trees, and even if they don't grow, these things help the soil so much.

[@gloriagloria8405]

Dear friend, you have given me great ideas of what to do with waste and leftover food. Thank you so much! 👍💟

[@fleur2997]

also for people with horses, mine loves the brocolli stems etc. Also cauliflower stems.

[@andastra3859]

FLEUR YES! I do that too. Mine can be a very picky eater so I will often bring leftovers and mix it with his regular food and he‘ll eat all of it😂

[@eatrocks6704]

Dunno how many people have horses 😂

[@meriotheart]

Chickens eat a lot of left-over things too

[@nikitamenezesgama2648]

Phew. This video was all I needed to RUSH for the subscribe button. But I'm so happy with anybody that gives ANY hacks that lead to less food wastage. It's awesome. Good stuff!

[@alacordon]

Love your pantry. Have you done a pantry organization video, and pantry staple items you consistently repurchase?

[@nellydoyley3815]

This was such a information packed video I loved every minute of it! Makes me happy knowing I enjoy eating my broccoli stems too. I’ve always loved the taste so I’ve never thrown them out 🌱💚

[@Fablunch]

So glad you liked it 😊 And yay for broccoli stems!

[@kateregier7713]

I like broccoli stems better than the florets honestly 😂

[@jacobpino262]

I'm probably the is one that eats the core of cabbage, when I cut it out, that is my little treat. Now my adult son enjoys also.

[@vickyjansen3544]

I buy organic ginger and freeze the whole thing in the freezer skin and all. Then when I need ginger, I take a micro plain and grade it into my soups, etc. You can also freeze celery and put it into cooked dishes. I have a favorite place to hang herbs to let them dry too. Thanks for your video.....

[@ofrimayer5521]

This video is so informative and you're so nice to listen to!! Thank you for the effort!

[@blinkergurl1882]

I compost any fruit and veggie scraps I have. I takes a while to make and also I have the space. So I limit my waste that way

[@mipueblo7042]

Try blending the skins first. I put all my scraps in my blender then put it in a big black pot in my garden which is covered to compost. It all breaks down so much quicker.

[@jacksonv1965]

This was SO helpful and informative! Thank you!

[@mmurillo707]

citrus peels can also be made into all purpose cleaning products. Toss them in a jar and cover with white vinegar. I let the jar sit in my pantry for a month, shaking it once a week and then i strain the peels out and put the vinegar in a spray bottle and you have a great cleaner that smells super nice!

[@vickyjansen3544]

I buy my whole ginger organic. Then I don't skin my ginger. I freeze my ginger whole in the freezer. When I need to use it, I just use a food grater right into soup or what ever recipes.

[@JonesLeFae]

Awesome! Such an important topic and great hacks. When I was a kid I actually didn't like the broccoli flowers and would only eat the stems. My brother was the opposite so it worked out well, but these days I love the whole thing! My favorite veggie!

[@JonesLeFae]

I just posted a new video in honor of Earth Day with my favorite ways to reduce waste in the kitchen. I would love it if you would check it out! I'm a new KZbinr and could use some love!💖

[@miriamsokora4554]

My mom and I also don't like the tops and love the stems! We eat them anyway, but people always think its funny when I eat the top first to "save the best for last!"

[@emmajames1084]

Put banana peel around the base of rose plants. The potassium in the peel helps the roses to grow better and they get bigger flowers

[@katherineromaine6087]

To keep herbs fresh that basil hack is the best. Just put it in the fridge. They need water to stay fresh

[@sweetpinkkari]

I never thought of using the scraps to make vegetable stock before. Thank you for the video!

[@tessnf]

Where did you get your beautiful wooden lid jars? 😍

[@olivejoon9473]

I got myself jars from Target that look similar to the ones she has, hope this helps! www.target.com/p/glass-storage-canister-with-wood-lid-small-threshold-153/-/A-52349921?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Dining%2BShopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Dining&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9031621&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvo_qBRDQARIsAE-bsH9ISdXZj5VlrKWjYsX0eiHmWcobcjhi-JvL5d9nktByLWOyj_TjkSIaAoCcEALw_wcB

[@shadows4419]

I also saw in macys by martha stewart.

[@grace2994]

Wow freezing the zest!! So many ideas to save food that never crossed my mind. Thank you so much I appreciate this upload thank you so much didn't know you could use the peels for infused waters, cleaning my plants etc♥️♥️♥️

[@09echols]

As a baker I try to always buy my lemons, limes and oranges when they're on sale. I will zest and juice them for future recipes. The freezer doesn't harm the flavor at all.

[@katherinejaramillo7518]

This is amazing! Thank you so much ♥️

[@andastra3859]

Another thing you could do is compost your raw ingredients like peels, stems etc and use them as soil for your garden 🤗

[@donnale3881]

The lemon cube idea is my new absolute favorite!

[@shadows4419]

You can also freeze over ripe bananas and defrost them if you decide to make banana bread. In order to make my herbs , mostly cilantro and mint , last longer , i wash them and then take a large sheet of paper towel , it should be layered, place the herbs in between the layers of bounty and these herbs will last for a longer time.

[@taylorheartstrawberry]

My recent discovery: you can eat banana peel! I chop them up and put it in veggie burgers for a bit of sweetness but there’s also an recipe for chutney I found online. And one day I’ll get around to making vinegar but it seems a bit complicated for now.

[@artificialintelligencejourney]

Brilliant!👏

[@DavidB0000]

I just found out yesterday that banana peels are actually edible. You can use them to make cake, smoothies and even a vegan pulled "pork"

[@akhilatalanjeri6503]

Do you have a pantry tour? If not please make one!! It looks amazing 😍

[@Lamara5292]

Although I don't agree that we the consumer are the most abusers of the environment, manufacturers are the leaders of waste packaging that can't be recycled. Consumers are the hostages of the waste train. Some good ideas, I especially like freezing the lemon.

[@argeliaanchondo9907]

I like the idea of monitoring what we uselly throw away it’s truth always the same I will cook those teams before anything else that way I don’t waste them

[@linejohansen6575]

Absolutely love your storage glass jars in the background, where did you get them??? 😍 also amazing video, so useful! ❤️

[@ericaroozendaal629]

Great ideas, thanks! Just a note for all people who want to use the citrus-peel ideas: buy organic if you plan to eat the peels .Regular fruits are covered with a ridicilous amount of wax.

[@eileenlester3313]

Here's a link for removing the wax: blog.thenibble.com/2011/10/24/tip-of-the-day-how-to-remove-wax-from-apples-other-produce/

[@firmlyplantedcj9962]

I really appreciate your video, not only the specific tips but links to more in depth info!

[@CottonQueen-kn]

I peel lemons and throw them in a jar with vinegar. Give it two weeks and your homemade vinegar cleaner smells amazing!!! Grapefruit work well too

[@krisb294]

Same with oranges. And the orange infused vinegar makes a great degreaser!

[@shadows4419]

We make saag and add broccoli to it and we use the stems along with the crown , i think the stems give out more flavor than the crown , same with mustard greens too. I would however leave the vegetable scrap alone though.

[@musa2775]

Content is great, production value is great, you're great. Love the video. Thanks!

[@160p2GHz]

the ice bath also works well with grapes when they start to shrivel (I actually just put them in cold water and put it in the fridge, no ice)

[@cmay642]

Bruised apples make great applesauce! Same with pears, but I like to make pear cider first. They also work great in pies! Or peaches in cobbler. Personally I like bruised fruit, but I know a lot of people don’t buy if it’s bruised or toss it if it bruises at home. It’s perfectly good food!

[@Ka-ws5qj]

I’m so in love with the save the food website❤️ it helps me so much and should get more attention

[@samanthaacevedo3482]

I love all of this. I grew up part of the clean plate club as a kid so everything had a purpose (my mama was a farm girl) and nothing went to waste. I cant wait to use some of these tips.

[@mchobbit2951]

I still don't agree with making kids clean their plates if they aren't hungry anymore. If I have to eat when I am full, I feel sick so why would I do that to another person? I'm completely anti food waste but I want my kids to learn to stop eating when they are no longer hungry. Most overweight people have lost that "you are full, stop eating" feeling and forcing non hungry children to eat encourages that. I just eat their leftovers myself or plop their covered plates in the fridge with a notes saying whose it is and they can eat it later or the next day.

[@chyralineloryt7446]

@@mchobbit2951 Growing up with having to eat everything that was on my plate, i can see the point where you are coming from. My parents approach wasnt to force me to eat everything in one go and not learn when im full, but to teach me to manage my portion size from an very young age on and rather eat one smaller portion and then ask for another when i still was hungry. To achieve that my parents had me finish the meal before i was allowed any other food. For example: when i didnt finish my lunch i wasnt allowed to eat cake/dessert later that day or something else for dinner than my lunch. Believe me I learned that lesson fast. I learned to manage my portion size so good in three years of living alone i only had to throw out my food 3 or 4 times. ( I hope all of that is understandable as English ist my first language.)

[@JelenaBraum]

Actually, the banana peels are good for plants in another way. You can use them as a fertilizer. Just put the peels in a jar, fill it with water, close and let it be for about two days. Then water your plants with it. My mom uses this for years for her houseplants and she doesn't have to buy fertilizers at all.

[@couch_philosoph3325]

After those two days, do you take the peel out? How many days does the fertilizer last withiut going bad?

[@soulserenade.kcn1992]

Hmm interesting. Wouldn’t it stink so much after those 2 days?

[@thattruecrimechannel3253]

I love the lemon cube idea!!! Totally implementing that Thanks 🙏🏻

[@art_strings]

Love the way you organize your kitchen!

[@Taliavana]

This video popped up in my suggestions and Im so glad I watched because I learned a lot! Going to try that veggie broth trick.

[@bengali481]

I wouldn't put brocolli or any other cruciferous vegetable scraps in broth unless you like sulfur.

[@sophialb5388]

Be carefull also if you store fruits like bananas with other fruits/veggies, they produce ethylene wich makes the fruits rippen faster or cause veggies to turn bad. That's why putting an avocato and a banana in a bag will make the avocado ripen faster :)

[@barbaramb5224]

Thank you for that! Very useful to know :)

[@simply_sarah04]

Apparently it is the same with tomatos. The also make other veggies or fruits rippen faster.

[@triciaespinoza8176]

beautiful video.❤

[@nk3054]

what a great Video! And not to go grocery Shopping when hungry is a great tip! Shopping when hungry is like flirting when drunk haha

[@09echols]

Unfortunately that doesn't work for everyone. If I go shopping after a meal I never buy enough. I shop once a month and if I'm not hungry I buy enough for maybe a week and a half, then I have to shop again.

[@o3434-p5m]

Very fascinating! Especially the storage ideas. I will definitely check the website. Thank you for sharing!

[@twistedfrannie9311]

Tip....banana peel can be dehydrated and used as plant food .

[@ungratefulninja4535]

You can also make banana peel bacon.

[@ismata3274]

spinach roots and large parts of stems are a good salad if theyre bioled a few minutes, and dressed with oliveoil/lemon. delicious.

[@ungratefulninja4535]

I love making vegetable stock!

[@PerfectPride]

I recently started using my citrus peels to make candies! Super easy and only takes about an hour or so. I have a small jar of candied lemon peels. They're great for garnishing or freshening up your mouth after a meal. Next I wanna try oranges and dip them in some chocolate. mmmm

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I made candied orange peel and put it in a cake. The leftover syrup made lemonade. Kathy B.

[@madahikhan3352]

Great tips... I don't like broccoli stems but my dog loves them so I give them to him...

[@debrabrooks6138]

It is also amazing that the people who grow produce don't use or sell all that's edible, you never see the whole stems of the broccoli in stores, so much of the plant never ends up to buy, parsley root, yam leaves, celery root, carrot green tops, red beet tops, grape leaves, onion greens, celery leaves, turnip and radish green, the list goes on and on!

[@mommyandmethings5205]

Amazing tips/hacks! My favorite one is the lemon one.

[@mommyandmethings5205]

And you will be so happy that you meal prepped before baby is born. Those first few weeks are amazing but hard❤

[@TheFrodiggs]

Really love this video, packed with so many great tips. Really enjoyed the freezing and citrus tips. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together.

[@OneUrbanPrincess]

Hiiii! Can you please Tell me From Where did you bought your storage jars? They look Amazing! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@biancavdzz]

I bought them at ikea☝🏻💁🏼‍♀️

[@KMWeir]

This is an exceptional video. TY.

[@evelynkrull5268]

I put all my food scraps, bones, etc into a little bag in the freezer. Even though I cook almost everything from scratch, you often just dont have enough scraps to make a good broth in just one week. It usually takes about a month of scraps for me, but if I keep it all in the freezer it stays good until I can make the broth.

[@hoon75]

This video is sooo well executed! Your tips are seriously super helpful, thank you! 🥰 I also freeze overripe produce for smoothies and wilting veggies for stir frys or soups. I very very rarely ever throw out food anymore, and it feels great! Trying to be more mindful in all aspects of life 🙌 I wish the website would feature more plant-based lifestyle tips since animal agriculture is so destructive in every way, but at least they are promoting a less wasteful lifestyle! Baby steps 😊

[@Inmysundaybestblog]

This is so helpful Olga, thank you! ♥️

[@followmemove]

oh that of the lemon is genius!

[@kathylord7939]

I pressure can all my stock so that I can use it throughout the year and it doesn't take up room in my refrigerator

[@love2loveu636]

Great video. Thank you! I feel a lot smarter. Food waste is a sad problem.

[@anetthobok6109]

Thank you very much for sharing! These are really inspiring and useful tips, some of them I already used (freezing tomato paste is such a practical thing!), and I'll definitely consider some other of them. Wish you happines and all the best for when the baby arrives! :)

[@gingersker1146]

Thank you for this video. Now I can learn about how to storage my vegetables in the right way. I always put the onions and potatoes together 🙈

[@skatingcanuck9837]

So many wonderful tips and hacks. Thanks for this video. Could you please make a video on how to make food last longer. For example onions? Do you recommend a vacuum sealer? I would love to see a video on pickling unfinished foods.

[@madisonsaltsburg6073]

This was a great video, thank you 😊!

[@talithasmits]

I love the Idea of leftover soup!

[@ramzadiy5779]

Left over apple peels can be used with rotten apple to make vinger ,by simply putting them in a jat with a led on and you can keep adding more and more to it .

[@Aiden-V2.0]

My food waste hack? Toby and Freckles don't care that you think the carrots are too wilted or the banana is too brown. As long as it's dog safe, give your no-longer-appealing-to-humans produce to your pups.

[@jolandamarcella4506]

You can dry your banana peels and powder them. After this you can use it for your garden. What you don't use, has a long shelf life as it is dried

[@belbe417]

Excellent tips, I will definitely be looking up the website thanks

[@addansteelbane3536]

Wow, so many amazing tips. Thanks a lot. My favouritebone is the broccoli cole slaw.

[@starstreet46]

This is great I am eating an orange a day and the peel is not going to waste!

[@ronjawegener7252]

Amazing Video. Thanks! I even took notes in my Bullet Journal 😄

[@michela_c]

You did such a great job with this video Olga!every hack is practical and easy, I appreciated the lemon hack, never thought about that but is genius 😍 I was already applying the FIFO hack, it is key to not trow away food for me personally. I spied some silicone bags, are you thinking about producing them for fablunch?😍 I just discovered them too and got some online, they are life changing. I am definitely going to check savethefood for the proper way to store and freeze veggies, it is something I often think about. Oh and your pantry corner in the back is so nice! Goals 👌

[@jgarozzo1]

Where did you get those gorgeous glass storage jars sitting behind you? They take up a lot of room, but they look great, see thru for monitoring and easy find, and they seem stackable to use vertical space.

[@MeowTX]

I know someone who actually makes a smoothie out of an entire avocado with peels and seed. The color is kinda red brown but she said it’s healthier.