For those who like to keep things simple but still like a little 'luxury' :-) why not combine 'Ice and a Slice'? Simply slice a lemon or lime and freeze, then when the occasion arises add to your drink, be that a soft drink or your favourite tipple! This is a great way to reduce potential food waste by using up any citrus fruits that could potentially be ...
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No Waste Tastes Great – 17 December 2010
Friday is the day I take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl I try to be one organised lady when it comes to the kitchen and food, and Food Waste Friday helps me be even more organised! Each Friday I try to allocate 1-2 hours after the school run to do the following: Step 1 ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 3rd December
It's Friday, which in the Wright household is the day we take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl. However I have been a bit quick of the mark this week... I actually did my fridge/perishables inventory last night. This was mainly due to the fact that today (Friday) I had allocated as my 'batch errand' day ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 26th November
As always, on a Friday I take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl I thought I would share my Friday routine this week as I try to be one organised lady when it comes to the kitchen and food! Each week I allocate about 1-2 hours after the school run to do the following: Firstly I clean the counter tops Secondly I grab a dry marker and my ...
Simple Top Tip Tuesday – Recycling Food Waste
The weather in the UK is getting decidedly colder! Car's are iced up and roads are slippy. School children have got their hats and gloves on. Winter is definitely on its way! Simple Top Tip Tuesday - Recycling Food Waste Keep a large Tupperware/Pyrex container with a lid in the kitchen for when you are preparing meals so that any peelings, or true food ...
Simple Top Tip Tuesday – Adding Honey
This top tip comes from my dear friend 'Running_Mum'... Simple Top Tip Tuesday - Adding Honey If after you have cooked a homemade soup it tastes a little bitter then try adding a spoonful of honey, taste and add more if required. This should sweeten the soup. Then the next top tip to adding honey I saw on Nigella's fantastic programme last week: When ...
Lakeland to the rescue again
Those who know me, know I am definitely not a shopaholic and I hate kitchen clutter (I only buy what I need) - but there's one shop that always hits the spot! Lakeland to the rescue again! I'm not keen on weighing out ingredients - hence I don't really do it and tend to go with the flow when just baking for myself. Now I am blogging (and have the ...
Top Tip Tuesday – Chopped Onion
If you fancy a good cry today why not follow this top tip for always having a chopped onion to hand? If you buy onions in bulk take the bull by the horns and peel and chop every onion - this will save time when you come to prepare other meals and should also reduce food waste. Place each chopped onion (so you know the amount when adding to recipes) in it's ...