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Uglies Kettle Chips

In # 7: Sustainability by Alex

Uglies potato chips are made using potatoes that don’t meet the esthetic expectations of producers and are used to make small batches of kettle chips. Doing this reduces unnecessary food waste by using produce that may have otherwise been disposed of. Their website claims that food waste is landfills largest …

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Fairtrade Chocolate

In # 5: Organic and ethical food labels by Alex

Tony’s Chocolate is labeled as Fairtrade and B Corp. The Fairtrade label means that their ingredients have been sourced from producers that meet strict guidelines that emphasize fair international trade. Tony’s Chocolate isn’t quiet about their opinion that they have better ethics than most mainstream chocolate companies. Their motto is …

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Transparent Pumpkin Pie

In # 2: Molecular Gastronomy by Alex

I first came across a YouTube tutorial for making transparent pumpkin pie in 2018. The idea was fascinating, but I still have yet to try it. Since it is the season of all things pumpkin spice, I decided it was a good recipe to share this season. It is a …

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Bringing People Together

In # 0: What does food mean to you? by Alex

Being able to cook and eat with your loved ones allows you to become closer and learn more about them. Spending this time together may not happen in other circumstances due to how busy life can be. In my family cooking is an everyday event that I started participating in …