ile, avocados, peaches, pineapples, mangoes, garlic, potatoes, onions, and even pears should be kept at room temperature.
Source: Tesco Real Food
How often do you pile in 2-3 days worth of spaghetti into the fridge, swearing you will finish it off when SURPRISE they end up straight in the trash. You’re not alone, no one feels like eating the same boring leftovers three times in one week. There are certain leftovers that make great sandwiches for work or can easily be added into scrambled eggs the next morning, but if there’s no easy way reinvent the wheels stick to cooking only what you could eat in one sitting.
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Here’s a novel concept, buy less food! If you find that every month you are tossing almost as much as you’re buying, take it as a clear indication that you are buying too much food. Be honest about what foods you and your family are curious about, and what foods you really need. You may find that certain items make the monthly list just to be thrown away.
Source: Simply Scratch
Peels, stocks, and leftover pieces heading straight in the bin? Store them in freezer bags and add them to sauces, stocks, our soups for an instant recipe upgrade. Not only will you save on wasting the food, but you’ll have everyone guessing what your secret ingredient is.
When all else fails, don’t let your waste go to waste! Start a composting bin in the yard and use leftover food waste to make nutrient rich soil that’s perfect for growing your own produce. Yet another way to save you money while keeping it green.