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16 Food Scraps You Shouldn't Actually Throw Out

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By James Hastings
| Yahoo Life Verified
There are plenty of valid reasons for us to consider how much food we waste. Not only are we facing ever-increasing food costs that eat into our grocery budget, but waste continues to affect our ailing environment when it's packed into landfills around the world. The figures speak for themselves. According to the food insecurity charity Feeding America, the United States wastes 149 billion meals worth of edible food every year, which is nearly 40% of all food produced in the country.
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14 Complicated Dishes That Aren't Worth Making At Home

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By James Hastings
| Yahoo Life Verified
We'd never want to discourage anyone from improving their culinary skills and trying out new recipes, but some dishes can be much more complicated than they seem. This list is somewhat subjective, and there might be entries that you consider worth the effort, even if others might not see things that way. However, these dishes all have challenging aspects that might make you think twice before trying them at home.
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13 Tips That Will Help Your Bread Stay Soft For Longer

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By James Hastings
| Yahoo Life Verified
Despite being considered a staple food across most of the world, bread is an incredibly delicious, versatile food that's even better when it's homemade. The downside is that it has a relatively short shelf-life. Although bread can remain safe to eat for a while as long as it's free from mold, it doesn't take too long for it to dry out and become stale, making for an unpleasant eating experience. Ultimately, staleness is unavoidable as bread loses moisture over time.
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