02 November 2018
What should you do with food scraps that can’t be eaten? If you have ever looked through your rubbish bin you will know that there are some food items that…
Read The ArticleYou probably know that Kiwi households throw away 122,547 tonnes of food every year – but do you know just how much food you’re throwing away? Most people have no…
Whether you call them courgettes or know them as zucchinis, there are many things you can do with this versatile vegetable. Gardeners will know that a crop of courgettes always comes at…
Barbecues are a staple of the Kiwi summer – throw some meat on the BBQ, whip up a salad and crack open a cold one. Our love for meat, however,…
Summer is the time of year when tomatoes are abundant, cheap and flavoursome. Whether you grow your own or just want to make the most of the cheap supermarket prices,…
Summer is in full swing now, which means your kitchen should be full of sweetcorn, salad and stone fruit. With these foods only being in-season for a short time, you’ll…
Chutneys are a great way to turn excess fruit and vegetables into a delicious and versatile condiment. However, many people are put-off by the thought of making their own chutneys,…
Every year Kiwis throw away tonnes of food – 122,547 tonnes, in fact, all of which could have been eaten. That figure doesn’t include what supermarkets or restaurants are throwing…
Whether you have a little or a lot, there are many things you can do with your leftover Christmas turkey. From croquettes to curry, pizza to pies – the beauty…
Do you still have leftover Christmas treats lurking in your cupboards, but can’t stomach the thought of eating another mince pie? We have a solution for you. Use your Christmas…
Ham and turkey, pavlova and trifle, plates of salads and seafood – a lot of time and money go into making a Christmas feast. We love to have a mountain…
A year ago, a fridge was placed in central Auckland with the hope that it would encourage people to leave excess food for other people to take. Known as the…
Did you know there is a handy kitchen appliance that can help you throw away less food? We don’t mean your fridge and freezer, but a new benchtop machine that…
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the land, Kiwis were clearing out their fridge to make room for the ham. It’s a busy and expensive time of year…
This competition has now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Amy Mellor from Papamoa. Thanks to everyone who entered the competition. Freezers are one of our greatest weapons in the fight…
Fridges and freezers are one of the few appliances that work 24/7. For something so vital, how often do you check that it is working correctly? You may think you…
A towering pyramid made out of 2,283 loaves of bread was constructed at Canterbury University to raise awareness of the scale of food waste in New Zealand. As bread is the most…
The extent of food waste in New Zealand will be depicted by a giant bread pyramid, erected at the University of Canterbury on Wednesday 18 October. Engineering students will construct…
Bread is a staple in most Kiwi households. We love it with marmite for breakfast, wrapped around a sausage or as a good old baked bean and cheese toasted sandwich….