Sustainable Shenanigans
Thoughtful sourcing, responsible choices, and the occasional kitchen mischief.
This is where we share the stories, ideas, and decisions behind the food we serve — beyond what fits on a menu.
You Don’t Need a Farm to Save the Planet, Just a Cutting Board!
Sustainability doesn’t begin on a farm — it begins at your cutting board.
In this Sustainable Shenanigans essay, Chef Toni Elkhouri of Cedars Café reveals how creative reuse and zero-waste cooking can help you save money, reduce food waste, and rediscover flavor. Learn the simple kitchen habits that make sustainability delicious, not difficult.
You’re Throwing Away the Best Part of the Banana!
Learn how to turn banana peels into flavor-packed, zero-waste meals. Chef Toni Elkhouri of Cedars Café shares a bold take on sustainability that’s simple, delicious, and totally doable.
The Olive Tree Never Wastes
At Cedars Café, we don’t throw away flavor — or potential. This week, we’re experimenting with olive pits, transforming kitchen waste into fuel, soap, and a story worth telling.
Soup Season, Scraps, and Shenanigans
Chef Toni Elkhouri shares how to turn kitchen scraps into flavorful, zero-waste soup with Cedars Café Olive Oil. Fall recipes with purpose and heart.
The Life After Lemon Peels: How Cedars Café Turns Scraps into Gold
At Cedars Café, Chef Toni Elkhouri transforms everyday kitchen scraps into culinary gold. In this inspiring story from her Sustainable Shenanigans journal, discover how lemon peels become preserved treasures, vibrant jams, and zesty salsas — each recipe celebrating zero-waste creativity, Mediterranean flavor, and Cedars Café’s commitment to sustainable dining in Florida.