Any food that we don’t finish, we store it in a container, pop it in the fridge, and warm it up the next day. That is any food but fish. Understandably so, because who actually wants to be a…
I very recently learned that the hole in the centre of that pointy pasta spoon/fork thingy is actually a measure for one serving of spaghetti. This is a huge revelation because I am terrible at judging how much pasta I'll…
This week's #LETSNOTWASTECHALLENGE tip is: love your leftovers! This week we'll be sharing our best tips for storing and using leftovers, whether accidental or purposeful. Don't worry, you won't end up with a freezer that doubles as a time machine.…
Let's face it. Moldy food looks gross, and if your natural inclination is to toss it out, that's perfectly understandable. But hear me out - some foods are still perfectly fine to eat once there's mold growing on them. I…
This week's #LETSNOTWASTECHALLENGE tip is: be an expiry date expert! Do you adhere to the FIFO (first in, first out) system in your kitchen or do you have a more devil-may-care attitude to food organization? Knowing your best before…
Has anyone else ever returned home from vacation only to be met by a complete disaster living in your fridge? Leftovers that were once solid have now liquefied, fruits and veggies have turned slimy, and the bread has grown a…
Despite our gloomy weather, it is spring now and with it comes asparagus, a vegetable I particularly love. I came up with this recipe to incorporate asparagus and make a colourful dish to combat these dreary days. 1 ½…
Do you know what the shelf life is for your fruits and veggies? Yes, it can be a lot to keep track of, but understanding the shelf life of the food you buy is great place to start. We’re learning…
This week's #LETSNOTWASTECHALLENGE tip is: know how to store your food! When you get your groceries to the kitchen, do you know what should go where? Can potatoes go in the fridge or should they live on the counter?…
Do you know everything there is to know about compost collection in your area? You know that composting is something that’s good for the environment, and depending where you live, it might actually be the law. But even so, there…
