Three smart ways to save food and money
We love a tip more than the waiter on your last summer holiday. But our tips are all about how to save food and money. From planning your meals for the week ahead to storing your food in the right place and turning leftovers into a delicious new meal. We’ve got all the inspo and hacks you could ever need to save.
Plan like a pro
A minute planning your meals will save you a tonne of time and money. Have a look in your cupboards, fridge and freezer to get an idea of what you’ve already got. Then get the family together to come up with what you want to eat this week before shopping. Not sure where to start? Let us help.
Store it right
You’ve done your food shop, but how do you store food to make it last as long as possible? Storing food correctly is one of the best ways to help food last longer and taste better. Not sure where to store your bread or your beans? Check out our top tips.
Love your leftovers
Turning leftover food and meals into a delicious new meal or a tasty snack is one of the best ways to tackle food waste. Whether you’re making the most of a few leftover tomatoes and a heel of bread or putting last night’s bolognese into a baked potato, you’re doing your bit and saving money at the same time. Check out our hacks for how to show your leftovers some love.
Peelings piling up?
Start composting
Composting at home
There are lots of benefits to home composting. It helps reduce food and garden waste, it’s also a great and affordable way to give your garden a boost by improving your soil’s quality, structure, texture, and water-holding capacity.
Kerbside collection
If you don’t have the space or tools at home to compost yourself, you might still be able to collect food waste for your local kerbside collection. Check if your local council offers this service below
Need some inspo?
Have you got all the tips and hacks you need to plan and store food. Well then, it’s time to get cooking. We’ve got all the food waste busting recipes you could possibly need - from amazing main courses to delicious desserts and snacks.
