How to regrow green onions on your windowsill: save the white root ends, set them in a little water in a sunny spot, change the water and snip as they grow.
Freeze herbs in olive oil before they wilt: chop fresh herbs, pack them in an ice cube tray, cover with oil and freeze for ready-to-cook flavor cubes.
How to make zero-waste vegetable broth from scraps: save peels and stems in the freezer, simmer them for an hour, then strain, cool safely and freeze for later.
How to set up a countertop compost bin in a small apartment: pick a lidded bin, balance greens and browns, stop odors and gnats, and empty it the right way.
Keep bread fresh longer with a bread box. Learn why the fridge makes bread stale, how to store loaves at room temperature, and when to freeze to cut food waste.
Switch to reusable coffee filters for a few dollars. How to pick a stainless steel mesh filter, brew with it, clean it, and compost your coffee grounds.
How to organize stackable bins in your fridge for better airflow: leave gaps by the vents, group foods, label bins and keep food colder and fresher longer.
How to grind coffee without electricity using a manual burr grinder: set the grind size for your brewer, measure beans, crank steadily and clean it right.
Use a toaster oven instead of your full-size oven for small meals. Learn how to adjust temperatures, pick the right pans, and cut kitchen energy use.
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