How fun to write a feature article for the newly relaunched EdibleDC! This magazine covers all things foodie in Washington, D.C., and I was glad to write a
What happened when I tried jars and other berry storage hacks
The social media posts haunted me. They featured photos of bright berries and grapes stacked in darling Mason jars, or cutesy illustrations of jars packed with
EatOrToss on Date Labels in the Washington Post
Check out EatOrToss founder Rachael Jackson's latest piece for The Washington Post. She dives into five myths about date labels, ranging from whether you really
Get low-waste inspo, learn nifty things and support EOT by shopping our Bookshop!
Did you know that EatOrToss has its own little virtual book store? In EatOrToss's shop, you'll find: These books are all handpicked because I think they're
A formula for making dinner from whatever you have at home
Ok, so you want to cook with what you have, but where do you start? EatOrToss's Use-It-Up Library has ideas for specific often-tossed ingredients, as well as
In The Washington Post: Take the “Eat it or toss it” quiz!
Check out EatOrToss founder Rachael Jackson's latest for The Washington Post. This quiz examines some specific scenarios in which you might need to walk a line
Share your waste-fighting kitchen adventures and earn $$
It’s on! The Food Waste Prevention Week Cooking Challenge is open! Rachael Jackson (that's me!), EatOrToss's founding editor is a judge and co-director of this
Food waste lesson plans and activity books for kids
There are also some great resources out there for helping kids learn about why food waste is problematic and how their daily choices can bring about meaningful
A low-waste kids birthday party: How we hosted my 4-year-old’s bash & didn’t need to take out the garbage afterward
Waste and kids birthday parties can go hand in hand, but they don’t have to. Last summer, I wrote an article for The Washington Post outlining ways to celebrate
Virtual tour of a lab that studies apples
Many of the posts on EatOrToss are written after interviews and email exchanges with scientists who study fruits, vegetables and other foods. I was thrilled
How much kale do you need for a salad serving 10 people?
Salad is one of the trickier components of a meal to get right when you’re serving a crowd. Sure, a casserole can be frozen or reheated, but a salad? Ehhhh…. If
My 2025 Food Waste Fighting Resolutions
I think I keep my food waste pretty low, but I’m also aware of areas where I could definitely do better. My weaknesses include unusual foods, particularly
How much food do you need for Thanksgiving – notes from our most recent gathering
One of the best ways to address food waste, at virtually every level – farm, manufacturing facility, store, restaurant, or home – is to measure it and make
How many potatoes do you need for mashed potatoes for a crowd?
For us the magic ratio was approximately half a pound of potatoes per average-sized appetite. Or about 1 medium russet per person. This worked for a meal with a
EatOrToss in the Washington Post: How to lower your food waste impact and your stress this Thanksgiving
Check out EatOrToss founder Rachael Jackson's latest article in The Washington Post! This time, she writes about the volume of food waste on Thanksgiving--and
Helping kids eat well, with less waste, on Thanksgiving
Melissa Pflugh Prescott, an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University, studies human behavior around food waste and nutrition, including as it
