Going green
If we have extra vegetables, in particular green leafy vegetables, we freeze them and use them for smoothies where we combine all fruits and vegetables that needs to be eaten so that they don't go to waste.
food saving tip – organize your fridge!
We had a lot of people together in the summer and a full fridge. To make sure we used up what was started before starting a new one like a tomato or an avocado or something that needed to be
Look at the per unit price!
When we shop, we always look at the per unit price. Not all stores list it, but when they do it is in smaller print on the shelf price tag. Depending on the item it will be $/100ml, $/g, etc.
Pickling home grown vegetables
Over the past few years, I have been getting more into growing my own vegetables. Towards the end of summer, I often feel like I'm harvesting more than I can eat -- learning pickling small batches of cabbage, carrots, and
Plan, Plan, Plan
Plan your meals for the week (I do mine on Saturday before the big shop). Make a list accordingly, and stick to it. I’ve been doing this for 25+ years and can say we rarely waste food.
Use What You Have
If you are making a recipe and notice you don't have a specific ingredient, instead of running to the grocery store to grab the one ingredient (that chances are you won't use all of it) just google a substitution. You
Food saving tip – Leftover Pasta
For leftover pasta, add olive oil to a frying pan, heat on med-high (6), add the leftover pasta and fry it, turning it occasionally until heated through. We like ours crisp. If you like it spicy add some Chili flakes and
Leftover Potatoes or Fries
Leftover cooked potatoes or fries (odd but it happens!), make a potato omelette. Heat a tbsp oil in a frying pan. Scramble a couple of eggs with a splash of milk and a dash of salt and pepper in a bowl. Chop the
Using up broccoli stems!
Rather than composting your broccoli stems, chop them into smaller chunks (raw) then pulse in a food processor - instant broccoli rice! You can cook it in a pan over medium heat and season as you would cauliflower rice or
Kid’s uneaten lunch scraps
Cleaning out my son's lunchbox each school day, I will take the uneaten fruit that has become soggy and will put in a small ziplock bag in freezer. I keep filling it and once it's full, I make him a