Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste Winter Series

Turn Kitchen Scraps into Flavorful Feasts — Save Money and Fight Food Waste!

Ready to say goodbye to food waste and hello to tasty savings? Join us for a vibrant new season of the Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste Farmers Market Cooking Series! Chef Helga Alessio, a StopWaste Environmental Educator Training graduate, is back to share her top tips and tricks for transforming your kitchen scraps into delicious dishes—helping you reduce waste while stretching your grocery budget.

From savvy meal planning and smart shopping to clever cooking techniques and proper food storage, Chef Helga will guide you through everything you need to make healthy eating easier, save time, and extend the life of your food. Plus, learn how your efforts conserve water, energy, and valuable resources along the way.

Register now and get recipes sent to you in advance—perfect for planning your Farmers Market shopping with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Then, bring those recipes home and cook up a storm with the bounty from our vendors!

A big thank you to our partner stopfoodwaste.org, whose generous support makes this inspiring cooking series possible.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market, 1947 Center Street, Berkeley, United States