17 April 2020
Just because we are in lockdown doesn’t mean you can’t have a takeaway night. Check out some of our simple no cook or low cook recipe ideas for takeaways you…
Read The ArticleComposting is a natural way of recycling that keeps food scraps out of landfill and returns their nutrients to the soil. Composting breaks down food into a rich material that enhances soil and…
You are probably familiar with the concept of composting, but have you ever heard of Bokashi composting? Bokashi is a form of fermented composting which is done on a small…
Worm farms are the perfect way for people who don’t have space for a compost system to dispose of their food scraps. In a worm farm, tiger worms eat food…
Her experience working with victims of domestic violence mobilised Labour MP Angie Warren-Clark to lead the fight against food waste. Warren-Clark is the force behind the Environment Select Committee briefing…
Not all vegetables are created equal. Some hardy things like carrots and pumpkin can last for weeks or months, while others may wilt within a day of two of making…
A hot chicken and some bread rolls is a quintessential Kiwi meal – perfect for the beach, bach or a busy night. But what do you do with the last…
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to make your food last longer so you didn’t have to throw it away? Imagine leftovers that stay as fresh as the day…
Do you want to reduce your food waste but don’t know where to start? Our free online coaching course will take you through it step by step. Did you know…
Are you living alone? Or maybe you have a different dietary requirement than the rest of your family? Or do you live with lots of other people but only cook…
Community fruit and vegetable stands are popping up all around New Zealand, giving people a place where they can leave their excess produce for others to help themselves to. These…
Holly Patterson and Madyson Picard from Parua Bay School, Northland have been crowned New Zealand’s Root to Tip cooking competition winners, from more than 400 years five and six school…
Whether it is cold porridge, uneaten carrot sticks or sandwich crusts, it can be hard to know what you do with your child’s leftover food. As busy parents, we understand…
Anyone who has children will know that dinner time can be a real battle. Despite your best intentions there will be some meals where your child may just refuse to eat…
It’s probably no surprise that households with young children are likely to waste a lot more food than average. Meal times can be fraught, no matter the age of your…
The cost of heating homes in winter can put financial pressure on most Kiwi families. When it comes to paying high power bills or unexpected expenses, it is usually the…
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that cabbages are a cost-effective way to feed your family, especially with the current high price of vegetables. However, most people’s repertoire…
Making sauerkraut at home is easier than you may think. All you need is cabbage, salt and time to let it ferment. Sauerkraut, essentially just fermented cabbage, is a traditional European…
With winter well and truly here, salads are off the menu with big steaming bowls of soup taking their place. We love soup for so many different reasons, but most…