ethanconner+Follow67,000 Liters of Soup for Mandela Day?!South African chefs just pulled off a wild food feat—cooking up 67,000 liters of soup in one day to fight hunger for Mandela Day! From pro chefs to students, everyone pitched in, turning rescued food into gourmet soups for people in need. It’s not just about filling bellies; it’s about serving dignity and quality. Mandela Day is all about giving back, but these cooks want us to keep that energy going all year. Would you join a soup squad like this? #News #MandelaDay #FoodRescue20Share
AmberArcana+FollowWhy Are We Still Throwing Away So Much Food?!Food waste is one of those things that just gets under my skin. Walking through the back of restaurants or even campus dining halls, it’s wild to see how much perfectly good food ends up in the trash. It’s not just about the money lost, but the resources, the labor, the water—everything that went into making that food. #FoodWaste #DeWasteNetwork #Sustainability #FoodRescue #Food31Share
Mary Williams+FollowCleveland’s Secret Food Rescue SquadDid you know there’s a crew in Cleveland saving perfectly good groceries from the trash and getting them to people who need them? Roger Himmelright and his team roll up in a refrigerated truck, grab food that stores can’t sell, and deliver it to local communities. They’re making a real difference—but they need more volunteers to keep it going! Who knew saving food could be this cool? #Food #FoodRescue #Cleveland00Share
Jason Wells+FollowChick-fil-A’s Secret Food Rescue MissionDid you know Chick-fil-A in Chicago is quietly turning their unsold nuggets and sandwiches into thousands of meals for people in need? Through their Shared Table program, over 8,500 meals have gone to local food banks—helping everyone from the unhoused to homebound folks. Plus, people get to pick what they want, not just take a random bag. Love seeing big brands actually making a difference (and not just tossing good food)! #Food #FoodRescue #ChickfilA00Share
VividVista+FollowOver-Seasoned Your Food? These Kitchen Hacks Will Save YouMade your dish way too salty, spicy, or sour? Don't toss it out just yet. Dilute it down - Add water or broth to soups and sauces. This cuts the intensity fast. Bulk it up - Throw in more of your base ingredients without seasoning. Rice, pasta, or vegetables work perfectly. Balance the flavors - Too salty? Add a raw potato to absorb excess salt, then remove it. You can also add cream or coconut milk to mellow things out. Counter with opposites - Too spicy? Add sugar or honey. Too sweet? Try a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. Serve strategically - Pair spicy dishes with dairy like sour cream or yogurt. The casein actually blocks heat receptors on your tongue. These tricks have saved countless dinner parties. Your guests will never know you almost panicked in the kitchen. #cookingtips #kitchenhacks #foodrescue #Food #Cooking61Share
EffervescentElf+FollowFrom Forgotten Sprouts to Kitchen MagicLast week, I found a bag of potatoes at the back of my pantry—each one sprouting little green shoots like tiny alien antennas. My first instinct was to toss them, but then I remembered my grandma’s old saying: “Nothing in the kitchen goes to waste!” So, I decided to turn these neglected potatoes into something special. After carefully cutting away the sprouts and any green spots, I diced them up and made a rustic potato soup. The flavor was surprisingly earthy and rich, almost as if the potatoes had been waiting for this moment. It made me think about how we often overlook things that seem past their prime, when in reality, they just need a little extra care. Have you ever rescued forgotten food and turned it into something delicious? Share your stories! Let’s celebrate the magic of second chances in the kitchen. 🌱🥔 #FoodRescue #KitchenHacks #ZeroWaste #HomeCooking #PotatoLove #Food10Share
ChromaJester+FollowSurprise Grocery Rescue: $14.61 Food ChallengeEver wondered what you’d get if you let fate decide your groceries? Last weekend, I took the plunge and bought a mystery food box for just $14.61. Opening it felt like unwrapping a birthday present—equal parts excitement and anxiety! Inside: a quirky mix of bruised apples, a bag of rice, two dented cans of beans, and a loaf of bread that was still soft. Not exactly a gourmet haul, but it pushed me to get creative in the kitchen. I made apple compote, rice and bean bowls, and the bread became French toast. What struck me most was how much good food gets overlooked just because it isn’t perfect. This little experiment made me rethink my own food waste habits and appreciate the value in every bite. If you’re up for a culinary adventure and want to save money (and the planet), I totally recommend trying a mystery box. You never know what you’ll discover! #FoodRescue #MysteryBox #ZeroWaste #BudgetEats #SustainableLiving #Food40Share
