Waste Not, Want Not — Eating the Whole Vegetable

Every time I visit the farmers market, I watch people snap off carrot tops, peel away outer leaves, and leave a trail of perfectly good food behind. I understand — most of us were never taught otherwise. This class is here to change that. The most flavorful parts of a vegetable are often the ones we throw away. So before you throw them in the compost or God forbid in the trash, join me for a hands-on morning that will transform the way you see your cutting board. We’ll start by making a rich, golden vegetable broth from peels and trimmings — the kind of broth that will make you sneer at those expensive boxes of salted water that pass for broth at the grocery store. Then we’ll put it to work to make a fragrant seasonal soup. Bring a quart-size jar to take some home for your family. Along the way we’ll make four preparations from what most kitchens compost: A bright chimichurri A radish leaf and carrot top pesto A classic persillade — the French herb sauce that makes everything taste more alive Beet greens in agrodolce, the sweet-and-sour Italian preparation that turns something most people discard into a refined vegan dish You’ll leave with jars to take home and a new instinct for the possibilities hiding in every bunch of vegetables you buy. No special ingredients. No waste. Just technique, intention, and a deep respect for the gifts of the earth. We’ll close with a leisurely lunch together — because the best part of cooking is always shared at the table. What’s included: All ingredients and materials Lunch Soup, chimichurri, pesto, and persillade to take home (please bring jars) Recipe cards for everything we make Techniques you’ll use for the rest of your life Details: Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Capacity: 6–8 participants Location: Santa Barbara This is Class 2 of the Waste Not, Want Not series. Take all three and save $50 — or join us for any single class. Class 1 — It Begins with Bread · Class 3 — Eating the Whole Chicken · Book the complete series