Book cover for The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen by Anne-Marie Bonneau (Gneiss Spice), with hand-drawn food and utensil illustrations on green, highlighting sustainable, waste-free cooking.
The Zero-Waste Chef by Anne-Marie Bonneau and Gneiss Spice jars showcase grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and spices—essentials for a sustainable kitchen and reducing food waste.
A glass jar of kimchi sits beside its lid on a white surface, inspired by "The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen" by Anne-Marie Bonneau, from Gneiss Spice—a celebration of sustainable cooking.
Nine chocolate brownies are stacked by a zero-waste chef, showcasing the fudgy texture and eco-friendly ethos of "The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen" by Anne-Marie Bonneau, from Gneiss Spice.
Book cover for The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen by Anne-Marie Bonneau (Gneiss Spice), with hand-drawn food and utensil illustrations on green, highlighting sustainable, waste-free cooking.
The Zero-Waste Chef by Anne-Marie Bonneau and Gneiss Spice jars showcase grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and spices—essentials for a sustainable kitchen and reducing food waste.
A glass jar of kimchi sits beside its lid on a white surface, inspired by "The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen" by Anne-Marie Bonneau, from Gneiss Spice—a celebration of sustainable cooking.
Nine chocolate brownies are stacked by a zero-waste chef, showcasing the fudgy texture and eco-friendly ethos of "The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen" by Anne-Marie Bonneau, from Gneiss Spice.

The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen by Anne-Marie Bonneau


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A kitchen-first guide to living with less waste

The Zero-Waste Chef is a practical, inspiring book that proves you don’t need to overhaul your life to make a big environmental impact—you just need to start in your kitchen. Anne-Marie Bonneau offers clear, non-judgmental guidance on how to waste less, save money, and cook creatively with what you already have. With 75 recipes and dozens of tips for reviving food scraps, fermenting pantry staples, and ditching disposables, this book will change the way you think about your kitchen forever.

“I love this book—it’s my go-to gift for anyone trying to reduce their kitchen waste or get more creative with their groceries. Pair it with our beeswax wraps, spice refills in compostable packaging, or a homemade vanilla kit for a perfect zero-waste starter set.” —Beth Staff Pick

Who's it for?

Eco-minded home cooks, frugal foodies, fermenters, and anyone ready to kick the plastic wrap habit and find joy in less waste.

Spices to pair with this cookbook:

  • Cinnamon (ground): For baking with overripe bananas and day-old bread.
  • Ginger (ground): Adds warmth to fruit scrap chutneys and DIY kombucha.
  • Turmeric: For golden sauces, soups, and brothy zero-waste stews.
  • Bay Leaf: A must for broth made from veggie scraps.
  • Cumin (ground): Boosts flavor in rescued grain bowls and legume dishes.
  • Mustard Seeds: Great for quick pickles and fermenting projects.
  • Chili Flakes: Adds a punch to revived greens, dips, and sauces.
  • Coriander (ground): Brightens up scrap-based pestos and spreads.
  • Clove (ground): For spice-forward desserts using stale bread or apple peels.

Accessory pairings from our shop:

Beeswax wraps, reusable produce bags, homemade vanilla kits, compostable spice refills, and our bestselling stainless measuring spoons that fit in any jar!