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 ArticleIt may seem like such a small action, but freezing your bread could help save 20 million loaves of bread from going to waste each year. That’s right, 20 million…
Chances are that if you have children, at some point or another you have battled with them about eating their bread crusts. While some days you may think that it…
Bottling fruit may seem old-fashioned, but with so many fruit trees flourishing in Kiwi backyards, it is still an excellent and easy way of preserving fruit. In New Zealand, the…
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If you need help in the kitchen or want to eliminate your food waste entirely, we have the book to assist you. The Waste-Wise Kitchen Companion by Jean B. MacLeod…
You probably know that Kiwi households throw away 157,398 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…