A digital cooking competition to reduce food waste Post by Siana Dimitrova on behalf of Replenish As a student lead of a digital cooking competition ‘Love Student Leftovers‘ hosted by Oxford Brookes University, I’ve been involved in a project to reduce food waste among students. The competition aims to increase awareness of food waste andContinue reading “Love student leftovers”
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Cook with what you have!
Recipes to use up flour Do you find yourself thinking ‘what do I fancy to eat?’ Instead, start asking ‘what do I have that needs using up?’ or ‘what can I make with what I have?’ It’s a sure way to reduce food waste and save some money. I’ve been using up what I haveContinue reading “Cook with what you have!”
Last minute zero waste gifts
If you suddenly realise you need a few extra gifts, then why not have a go at making your own? The gifts below use foods that you are likely to have in the cupboard. Better still they make use of old jam or coffee jars – reuse trumps recycling! Spiced nuts Lucie made these masala cashewContinue reading “Last minute zero waste gifts”
Can apps help to fight food waste at home?
Post by Lottie Ryan on behalf of Replenish In last months blog post, I tried out the apps Olio and Too good to go. Both are designed for individuals and businesses to share excess food and make sure it isn’t wasted. This month I take a look at some apps developed to help you avoid wastingContinue reading “Can apps help to fight food waste at home?”
Have you tried food waste apps yet?
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?”
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”
Use your leftovers to keep cool this summer
Post by Lottie Ryan on behalf of Replenish Fruit and herb ice cubes With the summer holidays here at last and warmer weather (hopefully!) on the way, what better way to use up leftover fruit and herbs than by freezing them! Fresh fruit or herb ice cubes are a fantastic way to not only addContinue reading “Use your leftovers to keep cool this summer”
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”
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