Save the planet and save money! Post by Lottie Ryan on behalf of Replenish Food waste has become a hot topic in recent times and rightly so! It is a major problem environmentally and financially! A third of all food produced globally is wasted1, with UK households binning 4.5 million tonnes of edible food every year2.Continue reading “Have you tried food waste apps yet?”
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Recipe: Cinnamon Doughnut and Butter Pudding
Thanks to Helen Truman for sharing this recipe with us! A new take on an old favourite. When Helen picked up 4 large and slightly stale plain doughnuts, she decided to combine them with eggs and milk to make a delicious pudding. This is a great reminder to start with what you have and toContinue reading “Recipe: Cinnamon Doughnut and Butter Pudding”
Ten ways to stop wasting bananas …and the peel
In the UK we waste 920,000 bananas every single day.1 Each year 3,000 hectares of land1 and 330 billion litres of water1 is used to grow bananas that we throw away! Below are some ideas to make better use of your bananas and the peels. 1. Just eat them Perhaps you prefer yellow or evenContinue reading “Ten ways to stop wasting bananas …and the peel”
Changing Plates with One Planet Abingdon
Post by Gina Davis on behalf of Replenish My Vegan Journey I have been involved in One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre from its opening on 25th September 2021. I can’t remember when I became mostly vegan but it must be at least five years ago now. I still eat the occasional bit of dairy,Continue reading “Changing Plates with One Planet Abingdon”
All About Pumpkins
It’s that time of year again, when the markets and shops are full of pumpkins. Did you know that traditionally turnips were carved to make lanterns? It was only when people from England and Ireland went to America in the 1800’s, that they started carving pumpkins instead. Read more about Halloween history on the EnglishContinue reading “All About Pumpkins”
Meal planning: the key to wasting less food?
When I first learned that meal planning was one of the best ways to avoid food waste, I was pretty against the idea. I am not a planner, especially when it comes to cooking. I prefer to cook with ‘guess-ipes’ than recipes – meaning I look in the fridge and cupboard, fish out anything thatContinue reading “Meal planning: the key to wasting less food?“
Cooking for one – with less work and less waste
Cooking for one can be a lot of work. Even if you love being in the kitchen, having to cook (and wash up!) every day can really take the fun out of it. And as a lot of foods are sold in family-sized packets, it can be a challenge to get through foods in time,Continue reading “Cooking for one – with less work and less waste”
Recipe: Sunday morning French toast
This dish is an excellent way to use up stale bread. French toast can be pan-cooked; this version is baked – all the more delicious but takes a little longer (Sunday morning breakfast?!) Ingredients 35g butter 200g brown sugar ⅓ loaf of bread, cut into thick slices 2 eggs 375 ml milk cinnamon & vanillaContinue reading “Recipe: Sunday morning French toast”
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