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Liza Schoenfein

Liza Schoenfein is a longtime food editor and writer. She’s been executive editor of Saveur and a contributor to Epicurious, Civil Eats, and more. She writes about iconic Jewish ingredients for The Forward and blogs about food and gardening at lifedeathanddinner.com.

Do labels like ‘cage-free’ mean eggs are more sustainable?

When it comes to different types of eggs, it’s about conditions more than carbon

February 17, 2026

What ‘sustainable’ labels on wine actually mean

From organic to biodynamic, how can you know what wine is 'green'?

November 10, 2025

4 common soy myths, debunked

We dug into the research and chatted with a dietitian to separate soy fact from fiction

August 25, 2025

How to organize your freezer

A guide to maximizing what you put in—and take out—of cold storage, complete with maps

July 17, 2025

The 3 rules of freezing food

How to preserve food for maximum deliciousness

July 17, 2025

The best plant-based burgers, ranked

Which faux patty should replace beef at your table?

May 31, 2025

Which alt milk is best for the planet?

Guess what? Anything’s better than moo juice.

April 26, 2025

The truth about expiration dates

Confusion over "best by" and "sell by" dates on foods leads to a lot of waste

March 31, 2025

A Valentine’s guide to sustainable chocolate

We’re not here to take away your candy—promise

February 3, 2025

How much ___ to buy this Thanksgiving

Curbing holiday food waste starts at the grocery store

November 23, 2024

The one5c guide to produce preservation

Stick this cheat sheet to your fridge to fight food waste

August 1, 2024

Air-freighted food has a big footprint. Here’s how to avoid it.

The vast majority of grub travels by boat or truck, but what flies has a substantially higher impact

April 27, 2024