Scraps, Peels, and Stems is a comprehensive and accessible guide to how you can reduce food waste in your daily life. Food journalist Jill Lightner shows how to manage your kitchen for less waste through practical strategies, tips, and advice on food purchasing, prep, composting, and storage. From beef bones, Parmesan rinds, and broccoli stems to bruised apples and party leftovers, Jill explains what to do with unused food, and how to avoid the extras in the first place. Topics and features include: - 70+ recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks as well as items for your pantry - Money-saving tips throughout - Three levels of action for every topic, to help you figure out what’s doable - Composting and recycling tips - Portioning to avoid leftovers on the plate - Meal planning vs. freestyle cooking - Storage strategies for small, urban kitchens—and how to read expiration dates - Insight into “nose to tail” and “root to stem” cooking trends