Quince // fruit

Quince // fruit

โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ๐Ÿค” Like apples and pears, quinces are in season during the autumn. They are harvested in late autumn, before the first frosts. Did you know that ripe raw quince can keep frozen for a year? Placed pieces of unpeeled quinces in the freezer until you…

Persimmon, Alternative to Halloween Pumpkins // fruit

Persimmon, Alternative to Halloween Pumpkins // fruit

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘ป Boo! Happy Halloween from Grandma Sita’s ghost! These adorable persimmon fruit pumpkins are a healthy treat perfect for the spooky night of the year. Ready to Trick or Fruit?  ๐ŸŽƒ Get creative making fun, artistic and healthy Jack-oโ€™-lanterns by drawing pumpkin faces on seasonal…

workshop Halloween: monsters’ faces from fruit and veggie scraps

workshop Halloween: monsters’ faces from fruit and veggie scraps

๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŽƒ This Halloween Grandma Sita had a lot of fun creating scary monster’ faces made from fruits and veggies with the kids and parents of Forรฆldrenes Bรธrneklub in Copenhagen. All children were welcome with their parents or adult companions, generating a space for intergenerational cooking.…

Halloween Pumpkin // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Halloween Pumpkin // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŽƒ Did you know that Halloween pumpkin waste is frighteningly delicious? Instead of throwing pumpkin scraps in the bin, keep them as leftovers and use them in sweet and savoury plant-based dishes like curries, soups, desserts, and baked treats. Nothing will go to waste in…

Chili pepper // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Chili pepper // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿค” When you think of fruit, apples, peaches, and pears come to mind. But how about chili peppers? Chili peppers like tomatoes, technically speaking, are classified as berry fruit, not vegetables. These versatile, gorgeous tinny berries can be used in various ways and add spiciness,…

Carrot // vegetable

Carrot // vegetable

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿค”Did you know why fresh carrots tend to turn from crunchy to rubbery? Limp-wilted carrots are just dehydrated, so no waste them! Grandma Sita has an easy kitchen hack to revive them: submerge carrots in cool water in a container, and place it in the…

recipe-free workshop: plant-based cooking with scraps // International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW)

recipe-free workshop: plant-based cooking with scraps // International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW)

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sept. 29 ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) – Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction. At Grandma Sita’s kitchen, every day is IDAFLW. Grandma Sita is always happy to share practical, creative, and impactful ways to change our…

Grape // fruit

Grape // fruit

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿค” Did you know that freezing is the best way to keep grapes fresh longer? Wash and dry small clusters of grapes, transfer them to an airtight container, and store them in the freezer. Plus, you can eat the sweet, icy grapes straight from the…

Raspberry //  fruit

Raspberry // fruit

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค” Did you know that raspberry leaves can be used fresh or dried in herbal teas? Surprisingly, raspberry leaves do not taste like raspberries but instead have a slightly bitter and tangy flavor that many associate with traditional black teas. And what else can this…

Pear // fruit

Pear // fruit

ย ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ๐Ÿค” Did you know the best way to eat a pear is unpeeled? The skin contains most of the nutrients, especially fiber and antioxidants. Make sure to wash it thoroughly before eating. However, the core of a pear is inedible because the seeds contain a…