Food & Wine magazine editor gave a Ted talk this year encouraging the use of ugly veggies and creatures, to find the ‘inner beauty’ in the name of both taste and reducing food waste.  Dana Cowin claims this is the new food trend, and she hopes (as do I) that everyone gets on board. But let’s hope this sticks around as more than just a trend.

Interested in what Food and Wine magazine has to say about waste? Check out some of their online articles:

Should you be eating 18-month-old expired food, like the USDA suggests?

Beer made from unsold bread is helping combat food waste

WastED turns food waste into pop-up restaurant

11 ways to stop wasting food