'Our forefathers never let anything go waste ... I'm glad we have a book that shares all these secrets!' Anahita Dhondy, chef and author

'In a world where food waste is a pressing concern, this book stands out as a unique culinary innovation for conscious cooking.' Chef Kunal Kapur, MasterChef India judge, author & restaurateur

'Packed with planet-friendly recipes that help reduce food waste and empower sustainability in our homes, this book is the need of our times.' Dr Nandita Iyer, author and nutrition expert

Arina Suchde is a chef and mixologist based in Mumbai. She holds a degree in hotel management from The Institute of Hotel Management (Ahmedabad), a bartending diploma from the Diageo Bar Academy (Mumbai), Level 2 certification in wines and spirits from Wines & Spirit Education Trust (London) and a diploma in health supportive culinary arts from The Natural Gourmet Institute (New York City).

With over a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry, Arina has conducted many cooking and mixology workshops for corporates and private groups. She has also taught cooking at a few schools in Mumbai and has collaborated with numerous cafés, restaurants, bars and retail brands to develop unique recipes and products.