La Cantine des Arbustes
An initiative by Refugee Food. At the heart of La Cantine des Arbustes, a third-party food aid center in Paris (14th arrondissement), focused on accessibility to quality food: the space transforms throughout the day to offer a unique culinary and human experience, adapted to the needs of each individual! In the morning, the restaurant is […]
Circular gastronomy
Circular gastronomy is a concept that applies the principles of the circular economy to the field of cooking and food. Its goal is to reduce waste, maximize the use of food resources, and promote sustainable practices throughout the entire food chain—from production to consumption. Its key principles are: Fighting food waste: using all parts of […]
This woman is inspiring
Felicity Spector is an experienced British journalist, specializing in international news for over 30 years, and currently serves as a senior producer for Channel 4 News. She has also covered major historical events such as the fall of the Eastern Bloc. Alongside her journalism career, she is a well-known food influencer, with a passion for […]
The Zero-Waste Chef
Anne-Marie Bonneau, well known as “Zero-Waste Chef”, is a leading campaigner for sustainable living, focusing on reducing food and plastic waste, particularly in the kitchen. She has been living plastic-free since 2011 and shares practical tips and recipes for reducing waste on her blog, social media platforms and cookbook, The Zero-Waste Chef. The book features […]
This chef is inspiring
Joe Bentley, Executive Chef at Cedar Court Huddersfield, also known by the provocative pseudonym Fat Albino, is an ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, an organization that supports mental health in the hospitality industry. From September 19th-29th, 2025, he’s embarking on a 10-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, all to raise £7,000 For the organization. Would […]
Wasted! The story of food waste
“Wasted! The story of Food Waste” (2017), narrated by Anthony Bourdain, explores the global impact of food waste and highlights innovative solutions. The film features chefs like Massimo Bottura and Dan Barber, transforming discarded food into gourmet dishes, and shows how to reduce this waste at every stage of the food chain. Through inspiring initiatives, […]
Surplus: The food waste guide for chefs
Vojtech Vegh, founder of the first zero-waste vegan restaurant, is a practical guide for chefs wishing to reduce food waste in their kitchens. Combining motivation, techniques and anecdotes, the book offers concrete steps to prevent waste, a repertoire of ingredients to optimize their use, and plant-based zero-waste recipes. Focusing on the hospitality industry, it is […]
We Feed People
The film “We Feed People”, directed by Ron Howard, traces the work of chef José Andrés and his organization World Central Kitchen to fight hunger in disaster zones. Released in 2022 by National Geographic, it shows their humanitarian efforts after disasters such as Hurricane Maria or the fires in Australia. The NGO’s operations are based […]
Food container
A simple idea to make people forget plastic verrines… Dip a sheet of rice in very hot oil. In 3 seconds, it retracts to form a kind of cup. Take it out immediately. It cools very quickly. All you have to do is add whatever sweet or savoury ingredients you like. We opted for tiny […]
Anti-gaspi celery by Christophe Aribert
Christophe Aribert, double Michelin-starred expert in zero-waste cuisine, follows a philosophy where nothing is ever thrown away. Every day, he demonstrates that it is possible to create gastronomy that is both ethical and responsible. Ingredients for 4 people– 1 ball of celeriac (or 500 g of carrots, beet or parsnips)– 1 liter of semi-skimmed milk– […]
Stéphane Solier podcast: “Olympic athletes’ diet”.
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, Stéphane Solier’s podcast “Régime des athlètes olympiques”, broadcast on France Inter last June, comes at just the right time. The latter reflects on the high-protein diet of ancient Greek athletes. Epictetus, in his Manual, describes the severe discipline athletes had to undergo to win at Olympia, including […]
Autism: a glimmer of hope
On this type of subject, Positive Mayo simply reports on news that we find interesting. We don’t proselytize or make allegations. We leave it to the specialists to carry out their own research. Autism: a glimmer of hope The prevalence of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) has risen by over 300% since 2000. Advances in diagnostic […]