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”
Tag Archives: food waste
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”
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”
Recipe: mini courgette or pumpkin cakes with lime glaze
This mouthwatering recipe was shared with us by Maymessy, an empowering cookery school and wellness centre, surrounded by countryside in rural South Oxfordshire. Maymessy believes in enhancing the wellbeing of marginalised groups and disadvantaged young people. They do this by providing empowering bespoke cookery classes and wellness activities. The original recipe uses courgettes, but theseContinue reading “Recipe: mini courgette or pumpkin cakes with lime glaze”
Recipe: corned beef mash pie or hash
This recipe for corned beef mash pie is taken from the wonderful cookery book put together by Hendreds Environment Group (HEG) Community Larder during Food Waste Action Week 2024. The complete digital book of recipes will be available via the HEG Community Larder website – coming soon! Follow the larder on Facebook and Instagram toContinue reading “Recipe: corned beef mash pie or hash”
How to revive your compost heap
Is your compost heap slow and stagnant? Does it take what feels like forever to produce any compost? The most common issues with compost heaps are a lack of oxygen in the middle of the pile or it becoming too wet or too dry. We helped Amanda Groom from Bicester Harvest at Home revitalise theContinue reading “How to revive your compost heap”
Recipe: easy summer salads
Earlier this summer, I visited the One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre to run a chop and chat session for their work experience students; Toby, Reuben and Elliot. One Planet Abingdon is an inspirational community hub, mainly run by volunteers, for the benefit of people and planet. They host a range of events and activitiesContinue reading “Recipe: easy summer salads”
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