Did you know that this Saturday is World Disco Soup Day? If you'd like to cut some shapes in the name of cutting food waste then head to the Slow Food Youth Network Scotland page and join the movement with events happening across Scotland.
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The good news for even occasional bakers is that many ingredients have a long shelf life and are fine to use even after the best before date – flours, sugars, raising agents, flavourings, syrup, treacle and all sorts of fruit, nuts and spices will last for ages in your cupboards.
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The UK’s favourite animated rabbit is helping families reduce the amount of food that is binned from homes.
FIND A LEFTOVER FOOD RECIPE
LATEST RECIPES
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This is Chef and Food blogger Imran Nathoo's take on what to do with leftover bread. In fact this works really well with stale bread as it absorbs more of the delicious French toast mixture than fresh bread.
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Crunchy, flavoursome roasted pumpkin seeds for pennies! Perfect for snacking, sprinkling and spicing up your dishes. Reduce your waste with this super simple recipe!
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Two of your favourite breakfasts combined! Simple, fluffy spiced muffins topped with crunchy granola - a perfect way to start your day.
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IT ALL ADDS UP
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The UK’s favourite animated rabbit is helping families reduce the amount of food that is binned from homes.
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New date labelling and storage guidance for food businesses will help us all to bin less food.
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Keep your spuds fresher for longer by keeping them in a cool, dark, airy place, in the packaging you bought them in, or in a cloth bag if you prefer.
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Visit Love Food Hate Waste Scotland for hints and tips, recipes and what’s happening near you.
What To Do
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Every day in the UK, 24 million slices of bread are thrown away - mostly because they are not used in time.
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To celebrate St David's Day, we're championing the humble leek. Whether cooked in a hearty cawl or simply sautéed in butter… we're asking you to share with us your favourite St David's Day recipe using leeks (or any seasonal veg) to win £100 restaurant vouchers!
Why Save Food
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Go on, have a go! With your help, we can turn the tide on food waste in the UK.
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Celebrity chef Prue Leith tells us all about her favourite leftovers, her top freezer foods and handy hints for desert island eating.