The WRAP survey from 2012 revealed that bread, fresh potatoes and milk were the top three types of food wasted by weight. I was curious whether the top three has changed in recent years. I was expecting milk to have dropped down the list as more people have switched to plant-based milk alternatives, which IContinue reading “Are bread, potatoes and milk still the most wasted foods?”
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Oxford Farmhouse – a juicy story
Post by Andrew Myatt from Oxford Farmhouse on behalf of Replenish 90% of apples from English gardens go to waste? That’s terrible! Let’s do something about it. My friend showed me the Moss Cider Project, from Moss Side in Manchester. They had found there were enough apples going to waste in the centre of ManchesterContinue reading “Oxford Farmhouse – a juicy story”
Stop food waste ‘every’ day!
The last Wednesday in April is ‘Stop Food Waste Day‘; an annual day of action to inspire and educate in the fight against global food waste. We’ve put together some tips to help you reduce your household food waste every day. When managing waste of any kind, we can apply the three R’s of sustainabilityContinue reading “Stop food waste ‘every’ day!”
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”
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”
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”
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