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
Youths Take Action
Are you a youth or educator and ready to take action to help prevent food waste and save the planet? We have a fun, inspiring, action kit to get you started to take simple actions in your community! LFHW Canada is
Baking Tips – Use Up and Save
[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_section_title position="" text_font_weight="" text="The good news for even occasional bakers is that many ingredients have a long shelf life and are fine to use even after the best before date – flours, sugars, raising agents, flavourings, syrup, and all sorts
Canning Step-By-Step
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Canning reduces food waste and allows you to enjoy summer flavours all year round. When selecting produce to preserve, choose ripe, high quality fruits and vegetables. In canning, food is preserved by slowing down its natural decomposition. Home canning can
Drying Fruits & Vegetables
[vc_row row_content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1489141722466{padding-top: 129px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1525460468606{padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_column_text]Dehydrated fruits and vegetables are a nutritious snack and a great way to enjoy seasonal produce all year round. Even better – you can make them at home using your oven
Recipes Ideas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Find delicious recipes for using up extra ingredients and leftovers, from overripe berry streusel cake to a “fridge harvest” frittata.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_masonry_grid post_type="post" max_items="-1" element_width="3" item="11952" grid_id="vc_gid:1525878912744-9167b514-6106-5" taxonomies="218"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Waste Less With Kids
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Conservation doesn’t come naturally for many of us — especially when it comes to food. For new parents, this becomes readily obvious as they have to beg and bribe their kids to finish a meal. But it's also a chance to
Five Ways to Revive Food
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Don’t give up on that droopy celery just yet. Often a quick fix in the kitchen can transform would-be throwaways into healthy, hearty meals. Yes, even if it’s a bit stale, burned, or questionably seasoned. So, before throwing it in your green
Best Before Dates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Date Labels Can Be Confusing – What Do They Mean? Take a quick glance at your food packaging – chances are, there’s probably a date on there somewhere. But what does it mean? We know that the date labels can be