Every Meal Matters: How Valuing Food Can Save More Than Money

8 ways with courgettes

Recipe ideas for leftover barbecued meat

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,…

8 ways with tomatoes

11 summer storage secrets you need to know

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…

How to make tomato chutney

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,…

Give a cluck about food waste this year

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…

8 ways with leftover turkey

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…

How to use leftover Christmas treats to flavour ice cream

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…

The Ultimate Guide To Freezing Christmas Leftovers

The Auckland Community Fridge celebrates its first birthday

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…

Save your food with the new FoodSaver Fresh

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…

Prepare for the festive period, clear out and save!

Win a Mitsubishi Electric freezer in time for Christmas

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…

Keep It Fresh: Setting Your Fridge to the Ideal Temperature

NZ’s food wastage illustrated by bread pyramid

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…

Giant bread pyramid to be built at Canterbury University to raise awareness of food waste

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…

8 ways with bread that doesn’t involve sandwiches

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….

How to make a Meal in a Mug

Learn how to make a meal in a mug: Recipe: Savoury meal in a mug Recipe: Sweet meal in a mug This may just be the only recipe you’ll ever need….