Lyn Hetherington from Kings Lynn said:
We never used to have waste. Waste not want not. My mum used to use all leftovers. Of course we only used to... More
Top tips
Try our top tips and ideas for making the most of the food we buy. Find out what types of food can be frozen and how to make your fridge a true food saving hero. Why not share your own tips to reduce food waste with fellow Love Food Hate Waste supporters.
Our tips for Bacon
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Freezing Bacon
Buy a big packet of bacon and freeze each rasher between a layer of grease proof paper inside freezer bag. The grease proof paper will let you easily peel off individual rashers meaning you can remove only as much as you need. The frozen bacon rashers can also be trimmed of fat much easier, they don't even need to be defrosted before going in the microwave or on the grill.
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