Too Good To Waste: How to Eat Everything Hardcover – May 16, 2017

Interesting ideas and a fun read

Gave as a gift and since I did not read or use it can't give an opinion. But my niece waste NOTHING so thought it appropriate book.

Are you tired of buying good food, forgetting you have it in the fridge, and throwing it out? Would you be interested in getting more out of the food that you buy, and using up every part? Too Good Too Waste: How to Eat Everything is the cookbook for you. Not only will this book help you save money in wasted food, but it will show you how to use up every bit, with no waste. Did it ever occur to you that you can use fava or broad bean pods to make luscious Bean Pod, Coconut, and Lime Soup? Or Chicken and Salad Bag Stew, using up the wilted, almost too old to eat salad greens? There are dozens of unconventional ways to use produce that is sitting in your crisper – Lemon Drizzle Parsnip Muffins, Squash Skin Chutney (yes, using the rind from butternut or other winter squash), Cumin Pumpkin Skin Crisps with Lemon & Tahini dip, and Pumpkin Seed Brittle to name a few.The book has dozens of ways to use leftovers like rice and mashed potatoes, as well as dairy products that are past their prime.Everyone can benefit from saving money, and it’s always a good feeling to know that there aren’t things getting rotten at the back of the fridge.This book is written with regular people in mind; not fanatics who are too cheap to buy good food. Most of us are sufficiently busy that we sometimes forget what there is in the fridge and are a little upset when we discover something there that we had good intentions for.Too Good Too Waste: How to Eat Everything is highly recommended. It would make an excellent wedding gift for a new bride, and has enough innovative ideas for beginning to advanced cooks. It has good ideas for eliminating waste, and good ideas for using up dairy products that are past their prime.The book is well organized, has nice pictures of some of the dishes, and includes excellent advice on storing and using food. It should be included in every cookbook collection.Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

Too Good to Waste by Victoria Glass is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in late May.Glass, a UK cook and writer of mostly baking-related books, speaks of reducing food waste of fruit, veg, and grains, proper food storage, fridge rotation, questioning sell-by dates, and recipes for perishable food (like limp lettuce, overripe tomatoes, stale bread, oil drippings, and sour milk). Throughout, her narrative voice is cheerful, encouraging, and isn't afraid to use Italian or Middle Eastern flavor profiles in her recipes for snacks, dips, and side dishes.

I found the approach interesting. While many of the ideas were those I grew up with there were several that were new to me and there was lots of good sense. It was also nice to have a good index with meaningful entries in contrast to many cookery books.

The title of the book is misleading - it gives an idea there will be a lot of useful information on how to waste less in the kitchen, but it’s just another book of recipes that every other recipe book has. Disappointed

I highly recommend this book. A review in Delicious Mag described it as a must for all cooks and I agree!

Just what I needed a book to stop me wasting so much expensive food and using it in a way my family can enjoy.

This is great. Bought as a gift and it's been a big hit. Actually really inspiring, really encourages you to find ways to make all your food go further. Some lovely recipes, very practical, and a really beautifully written book too. Highly recommend.