‘Food Waste Action Week‘ is an annual food waste reduction campaign brought to you by the international climate action NGO, WRAP. Their mission is to highlight the often forgotten climate change issue of food waste. In the UK, the average person wastes 95 kg of food per year, costing them around £250. But there areContinue reading “Tips and recipes from ‘Food Waste Action Week’”
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A fun and fulfilling half term
February half term was a busy one for Replenish; spring is just around the corner and we can start seed sowing activities again. Children always enjoy getting their hands dirty and love to peek inside the mini worm bin to see the red wrigglers. ‘Sow and Grow’ at Didcot Library We started the week withContinue reading “A fun and fulfilling half term”
Recipe: quinoa and pesto cakes
Whenever I buy pesto, I end up with half a jar forgotten at the back of the fridge. When my friend Nancy mentioned that she makes quinoa and pesto cakes, I thought they sounded like a perfect Replenish food rescue recipe. Make them as a quick meal when you have leftover pesto or quinoa toContinue reading “Recipe: quinoa and pesto cakes”
Celebrating ‘Cook and Share’ month
As well as running our own events at Replenish Oxfordshire, we love helping support groups bring their brilliant ideas to life. Thanks to funding from Oxfordshire County Council, we were able to offer grants for groups to run workshops and activities during The Soil Association’s Food For Life ‘Cook and Share‘ month. Here we shareContinue reading “Celebrating ‘Cook and Share’ month”
Recipe: ‘bottom of the fridge’ crustless quiche
I spotted this novel variation on a classic quiche when browsing the Cherwell Larder Facebook page. Denise, a regular larder volunteer, used a tortilla wrap as the base instead of pastry. I thought that was a fantastic example of using what you have and adapting recipes to make use of food surplus. The tortilla baseContinue reading “Recipe: ‘bottom of the fridge’ crustless quiche”
‘Tis the season to celebrate – with less waste & more taste
Unfortunately food waste often goes up during the festive season, so I asked the amazing hive mind of Jane Berry’s Facebook Group ‘My Second Hand & Frugal Life’ for their best food (and money) saving ideas. The lovely folks in this corner of the internet had some great suggestions and also shared a few ofContinue reading “‘Tis the season to celebrate – with less waste & more taste”
Recipe: roast sweet potato with a rich harissa tomato sauce
This warming festive favourite was suggested by Kate from Down to Earth Community Cafe in Wantage. Based in the The Old Stables (OX12 7AU), the cafe serves delicious, healthy and affordable food, using as much surplus as possible. This includes the most amazing cakes – pop in for a sweet treat after a winter walk.Continue reading “Recipe: roast sweet potato with a rich harissa tomato sauce”
What is a forest garden?
In October I attended a special event at Marston Forest Garden; part of the Community Action Group Marston Community Gardening. Antony and Isobel introduced the enthusiastic attendees to the fascinating concept of forest gardens. I was immediately absorbed in a whole new world of remarkable and edible plants from onion trees and heartnuts to pignutsContinue reading “What is a forest garden?”
Recipe: creamy butter bean curry
This quick and easy recipe was shared with me by a Learn2Sustain volunteer at the Cotswold Crescent Play Day. Last Monday was the ideal time to try it, as I had just got back from holiday and there was nothing in the fridge. The use of tins and frozen veg make it the perfect midweekContinue reading “Recipe: creamy butter bean curry”
How to make a composting trench
Trench composting is an easy way to incorporate organic matter into the soil and it means you don’t have the trouble of having to turn your compost pile. This is a great solution if you don’t have the space for a compost system – it only requires a spade and otherwise is completely free. WinterContinue reading “How to make a composting trench”
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