08 December
Tis the season to reduce food waste!
This time of the year tends to be when a lot of food is bought, prepared and unintentionally wasted – so to help you reduce food waste the Best Foods…
08 December
This time of the year tends to be when a lot of food is bought, prepared and unintentionally wasted – so to help you reduce food waste the Best Foods…
Use up leftover chicken, rice and cooked pumpkin in a cheesy casserole.
Love Food Hate Waste research has found that while 74% of us make a shopping list, only 55% of us think we stick to it and the reality is probably…
With our supermarkets displaying some produce all year round it can be a challenge to know what’s cheap and in season in spring. The good news is that in late…
This spicy slow cooker vegetarian soup won't break the bank. It's perfect on a cold winters night.
Donald Shepherd is a man on a mission. His mission to upcycle food which would otherwise be wasted and turn it into artisan food and drink. Several years ago whilst…
Everything you need to know about lentils Lentils are one of the cheapest sources of protein you can buy at 30c per serving. They are fat free, sugar free and…
If your celery is starting to go limp or you don't enjoy eating the inner stalks of the celery, then soup is the answer.
We have all been asked to shop normally during the lockdown. But for many people, ‘normal’ involves going to cafes, getting takeaways, popping into the supermarket for something you have…
Many of us make jam, but how many of us make jelly? I’m not talking wobbly jelly with ice cream, but the kind of jelly that you can spread on…
No one wants to waste food and many of us are concerned about the amount of plastic in our oceans and littering the beaches. This July millions of people around…
Melon season is almost over and with bargain prices at the moment it can be tempting to stock up on this refreshing summer treat. The best way to avoid wasting…
One of the things most people love about Christmas is the food. Whether your favourite is Christmas mince pies, a big slice of pavlova or a ham sandwich on Boxing…
Over two million uneaten tubs of hummus are thrown away every year in New Zealand. Most of us are probably guilty of opening a container of hummus, eating a small amount…
We all have (at least) one person who we know is guilty of throwing away a lot of food. Maybe they are terrible at planning, have a fridge so full…
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…
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…
Keep all vegetable peelings, pumpkins skins, cabbage cores etc. Chop all of them finely and then dehydrate till crisp. Whizz to a powder then just add 1 teaspoon to flavour stews, soups etc. Roughly 1 teaspoon equals 1 cup stock.
By: Janine, Auckland
When I’ve been given more citrus fruit than I can use, I weigh and prepare enough for a batch of marmalade to make later, then put in large bag to store in freezer. Later, I just measure the required sugar and water and cook in the usual way. Defrost the frozen fruit and cover with the water in large stockpot and leave overnight.
By: Carol, Hamilton
Take everything left in your veggie drawer, stems included. Chop everything and sauté with some garlic and olive oil on a medium heat in a large pot for about three minutes. Add two kettles of boiled water and around 6 chicken stock cubes. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Use your old bread crusts for croutons and top with pesto and Parmesan, if you have any. This makes a dinner for family of six in 30 minutes.
By: Ruth, Cambridge
