What to do with a glut of apples!
Apples are one of the best of natures snacks. They are easy to take on a day out and my kids love them. Sometimes though I buy too many or…
I’ve decided to give it away!
Well Zero Waste Week came and went and in all honestly there wasn’t much zero about the waste in our household. Meals were thrown on the floor, food went off…
What does it really mean to waste food?
Today was the start of National Zero Waste Week – the week where this year the plan is to waste no food! Well I didn’t do a particularly good job of that…
5 ways to use up crumbs leftover after baking
Baking makes a lot of crumbs. I used to put these in the bin but since being more aware of my waste I now have 5 ways you can use up crumbs in your kitchen!
Bake it cheaper!
I love baking and in an ideal world I would make all my own cakes and biscuits, rather than buy plastic wrapped shop bought versions which often contain ingredients I’m not so…
How to get your family to eat more vegetables!
Fruit and vegetables are a really important part of a balanced diet, but sometimes it can be hard to make sure every member of the family is eating the right…
Get the balance of your food right and help your bank balance!
I recently wrote an article about portion sizes which once you get right can save you from wasting food in the kitchen. Portion sizes are important, but they need to be…
How to reduce your waste and reduce your waist!
Want to save money, have less food waste and perhaps lose a few inches around your waist all at the same time? Well it is fairly simple really – get…
What to do with bananas that are past their best
In my family we eat bananas by the fruit bowl. Both my children have a banana for breakfast every day and I often do as well. My husband has a…
Make the most of your bread!
Do you find yourself throwing out bread each week? Sometimes just the ends and sometimes a whole loaf? Do you find it annoying when you take up a supermarket offer…