How I Discovered Too Good To Go

As a flight attendant, I’m always bouncing between cities, hotels, and grocery stores — and like everyone else in the U.S., I’ve felt the rising cost of groceries and eating out. A few weeks ago, another flight attendant introduced me to the Too Good To Go app, and I’ve been obsessed ever since.

The concept is simple: restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores sell “surprise bags” filled with items that are still perfectly good but didn’t sell that day. You pay a fraction of the price, reduce food waste, and get a fun mystery haul.

For someone like me — who creates food, lifestyle, and travel content — this app fits perfectly into my brand. Even when the items don’t look glamorous, I make them work. And when they do look glamorous? Even better.

My Whole Foods Surprise Bag Adventure

Recently, I picked up two specialty bags from Whole Foods in Paradise Valley. I expected deli goodies, maybe a fancy dip, maybe something truffle-adjacent. Instead… both bags were identical.

Each one had:

• 4 Camembert Herve Mons
• 2 BonHomme Brie

So I ended up with six blocks of specialty cheese. Six. Luxury leftovers.

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But here’s the thing: I don’t waste food. I make it boujee. Here are a few recipes I’ve made on my trips!

🥗 Boujee Salad #1 — Camembert + Peach + Fig Glaze (Italy)

A gorgeous, summery, European-inspired salad using ingredients I brought back from Italy.

Ingredients

• Camembert (cut into wedges)
• Mixed greens or arugula
• Walnuts
• Olive oil
• Fresh peach slices
• Raisins
• Italian Fig Glaze (Crema di Fichi)

Instructions

1. Add greens to a bowl and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
2. Add peach slices, raisins, and walnuts.
3. Place Camembert wedges on top.
4. Finish with a generous drizzle of Italian fig glaze.
5. Serve chilled or room temp — the Camembert softens beautifully.

Why it works

The fig glaze + Camembert combo tastes like a fancy European cheese board turned into a salad. Sweet, creamy, nutty, and fresh.

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🥗 Boujee Salad #2 — Brie + Strawberries + Crema Balsamica de Manzana (Spain)

This one is bright, fruity, and perfect for brunch or a flight-attendant meal prep moment. I had a Barcelona layover, but I couldn’t find an Italian Fig Glaze there. However, they have something similar called Crema Balsamica De Manzana which are Apple Balsamic Creme. I made this on my flight from Barcelona to New York, and it was delicious!

Ingredients

• Brie (cut into wedges)
• Mixed greens
• Walnuts
• Olive oil
• Fresh strawberries
• Crema Balsamica de Manzana (Spain)

Instructions

1. Toss greens with olive oil.
2. Add sliced strawberries and walnuts.
3. Add Brie wedges.
4. Drizzle with the Spanish apple balsamic crema.
5. Enjoy immediately — the sweet-tart crema pairs perfectly with Brie.

Why it works

The apple balsamic crema from Spain brings acidity and sweetness that cuts through the creaminess of Brie. I made this in the aircraft galley, and it tastes like a luxury hotel salad. My crew was impressed!

🍯 Bonus Pairing: British Honey + Rosemary

Brie or Camembert with Warm Honey-Rosemary Drizzle

• Warm 2 tbsp honey with a pinch of rosemary.
• Drizzle over baked Brie or Camembert.
• Serve with fruit, crackers or bread. I gluten anymore, but I tried this with rosemary almond crackers and it was yummy!

It’s simple, elegant, and tastes like something served in a London wine bar.

🍽️ More Recipes That Pair Beautifully with Camembert & Brie

Here are more ideas you can include in your blog, each as a Guided Link so you can expand them later:

• Baked Camembert with Garlic + Olive Oil
• Brie Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam
• Cheesy Pasta Sauce
• Stuffed Chicken with Brie
• Camembert Flatbread
• Brie + Honey Crostini

✈️ Why Too Good To Go Works for My Lifestyle

As a flight attendant and content creator, this app lets me:

• Save money
• Reduce food waste
• Create fun mystery-haul content
• Pair U.S. finds with international ingredients
• Show people how to elevate simple items into luxury meals

It’s sustainable, creative, and honestly… a little addictive.