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Reducing food waste: what if we reinvented holiday meals?

Because the magic is also in what we save. So, how can you incorporate food waste reduction into your holiday meals w...

What to do with fruits that have gone soft in the fridge

We all know them: those poor forgotten fruits in the fridge drawer. Too cold, they've lost their crunch, their textur...

Stale bread: its benefits, anti-waste commitment and recipe ideas

We often push it to the back of the cupboard, that slightly dry bread, and end up forgetting about it. Yet it lends i...

A closer look at organic raw sauerkraut

A bit different from fresh fruits and vegetables, raw sauerkraut is a nutritional treasure to add variety to your meals

Essential autumn squash varieties from UglyFruits: types and storage

These generous and flavorful vegetables deserve a special place in our kitchens. Discover four essential varieties an...

Batch Cooking for Fruits and Vegetables

Batch cooking is a culinary organization method that makes perfect sense with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Organic citrus fruits: what makes the difference?

A lemon is a lemon? Not quite. How does an organic citrus fruit differ from a "regular" one? Is it just a pricier lab...

Seeland: Where the heart of Swiss vegetables grows

Seeland isn't just a postcard between three lakes. It's Switzerland's vegetable garden, the land where the vegetables...

Système B Producer

Système B, the cooperative shaking up habits

At UglyFruits, we believe another way of eating is possible — more human, more local, and above all, more fair. This ...

4 clever ideas for leftover vegetables in your kitchen

They're hanging out in the vegetable drawer, a bit lonely, not always super fresh but still good. We look at them, we...

Transitioning between two seasons with transparency

Why our bananas come from Peru (and sometimes the Canary Islands)

At UglyFruits, we strive to deliver 100% organic, ultra-fresh fruits and vegetables, mostly from the Seeland region. ...

Preservation is quite an art (and a little bit of science too)

Are you more of the "I eat everything quickly" type or the "I forget a beet at the back of the fridge for three weeks...

Preservation is an art (and a bit of science too)

Are you more of the "I eat everything quickly" type or the "I forget a beet in the back of the fridge for three weeks...

The Turnip Lamp: character, flavor, benefits, and a palette of possibilities

You might have been surprised to discover this funny-looking vegetable, quite large and rather elongated? It's the tu...

Parsley root: this little-known vegetable that deserves our attention

When we talk about parsley, we immediately think of the green leaves that garnish our dishes. But do you know its les...

The brown-skinned banana: a nutritional treasure often unloved

How many times have you thrown away a banana because its skin had turned black? The answer is probably "too often." I...

DIY - Your first fermented vegetable jar in 5 steps

Episode 4/5 You've got vegetables that are a bit too ugly for Instagram but too good for the trash? Good news: they'r...

Christen Seeland Producers

The Christen Family: A passion for vegetable gardening

Every week, UglyFruits baskets include part of the Christen family's harvest. But behind these crisp vegetables lies ...

Fabric bags: when your fruits and vegetables finally breathe healthy!

At UglyFruits, we love when our vegetables can finally breathe... and not just make us sigh in admiration! Today, let...

Your fridge deserves a little order… and so do your veggies!

Because a poorly stored vegetable is a vegetable that wilts, molds, or becomes as mysterious as a forgotten tupperwar...

Peel teas: the infusion that'll make your health and wallet bubble with joy!

Imperfect vegetables are vegetables to love...right down to their last peel! And if you thought peels, tops, or cores...

Don't toss your cooking water: you need to keep your spirits up... and everything else too!

Spotlight on a well-kept secret: the cooking water from your vegetables is a real ally for your kitchen and garden!

Freezing your vegetables: raw or cooked?

Freezing is one of the best anti-waste allies. But how do you figure it out? Raw or cooked? Puréed or whole?

Seeds and pits: small but full of resources

You love fruits and vegetables all the way to the end... including their seeds and pits? Too often thrown away, these...

Climacteric fruits and vegetables: they have staying power… and clever ripening

Here's a word that sounds a bit fancy but is super useful: "climacteric" fruits and vegetables. Don't worry, it's not...

Top 5 vegetables to ferment at home

Episode 3/5 - They might not be the stars of the produce aisle, but once they're in a jar, they steal the show. Crunc...

Home fermentation: Where to start without getting overwhelmed

Episode 3/5 - You loved the idea of making your imperfect vegetables fizz? Perfect. Today, we're diving into the jar ...

Why fermenting your vegetables is a brilliant idea

Episode 1/5 - What if we told you that your leftover tired carrots or that slightly wilted radish could transform int...

Freezing raw or cooked fruit: a how-to guide

What's better than freezing to keep your fruit fresh... for a long time? Yes, but be careful: not all fruits react th...