08 September 2019
If you want to make the most of your home grown oranges and lemons all year long, one way to do it is to make orange or lemon powder from…
Read The ArticleOne of the greatest things about leftovers is eating them for lunch. Not only do they save you time in the morning, they also stop you spending your hard-earned money…
We’ll admit it, sometimes we are really unexcited by leftovers. The thought of eating the same meal that we ate yesterday isn’t always appealing. In fact, 49% of Kiwis are…
Leftovers can be one of life’s great pleasures. Not only do they mean you can have a night off cooking, many foods like stews and curries taste way better the…
Love them or hate them, leftovers are often an inevitable part of cooking and eating. Some days we cook too much, while other days we just don’t have the appetite…
For many Kiwis the first asparagus spears in the supermarket are a sign that summer is just around the corner. As asparagus only has a short season each year (from late…
New research reveals that 87% of New Zealanders would like to be given the opportunity to take home their restaurant leftovers. This data, from a recent survey by Otago University’s Dr…
Would you be brave enough to ask for a doggy bag? New research reveals that 87% of Kiwis would love to be offered a doggy bag if they couldn’t finish…
Croquettes transform boring leftovers into delicious treats. They aren’t often on the menu in New Zealand – but they should be. Invented as a way to use up leftovers, croquettes are…
It can be hard to beat the simple pleasure of biting into a crisp apple. But what about the less-than-perfect apples that are on offer at the moment, some for…
The beauty of a pie is that you can put anything in it – including leftovers! A layer of pastry, or a mashed vegetable lid, can transform uninspiring leftovers into…
It’s safe to say that pies are a popular food in New Zealand as we eat 70 million of them every year! Homemade pies are a quick and easy way…
No matter how little is left, there’s always enough for a pie! Have you ever looked at the leftovers in your fridge with dread, uninspired by eating the same meal…
If you’ve ever made a pie from scratch, you will be familiar with the dilemma that comes once you have popped the pie in the oven. What do you do…
Addressing hunger, tackling food waste in West Auckland There’s a modern-day Robin Hood operating in West Auckland on a daily basis. The only thing is, it’s not the rich he…
Most of us are on autopilot when we prepare food. We peel potatoes and throw away the skins, cut the stalk off our broccoli and drain the liquid from our…
Winter is the time for citrus. Mandarins are cheap, lemons are in abundance and grapefruit are scattered over the footpaths. But going by the 2,867 tonnes of citrus that Kiwis…
We’re pretty sure you may have the same problem as us. We buy a bunch of bananas – and despite keeping them out of the fruit bowl and away from…
Chicken is one of New Zealand’s most thrown-away foods: we’re throwing away 3,403 tonnes of the stuff each year. That’s more than $40 million-worth of meat! Luckily there are heaps…