Tomatoes are best stored in your fridge to keep them fresher for longer. Top tip: for the best taste, take them out of the fridge up to 24 hours before eating them. For more storage and freezing tips check out the A to Z of Food Storage: https://t.co/SdWS16TOke https://t.co/eo6Cb6DT4H
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Some simple top tips on how to use up our lovely fresh summer vegetables and fruit that's in season in August.
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There are plenty of opportunities for making savings on our food shoop here and there and there’s an added bonus of shopping smarter: less food waste.
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Getting ready for a summer BBQ? You can cook up a perfect amount and prevent food waste by using your freezer – saving money and helping to stop climate change!
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Soft cheese and cranberry sauce in perfect little filo pastry parcels - what's not to love? This quintessential Christmas snack is a great way to use up the cheese board odds and ends as well as any leftover cranberry sauce.
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These breaded Brussels sprouts are a moreish party snack and a great way to use up any bulk-bought Brussels sprouts. The panko breadcrumbs give them a bite while parmesan adds a deicious savoury edge. Yum!
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This is an amazing way to use up leftover turkey meat. The chipotle adds a smokiness and the salsa is so fresh and flavourful!
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Shop-bought blinis are a great thing to have on hand over the party season to rustle up some impromptu canapés (they are suitable for freezing too!). With a bit of cream cheese, some posh piping and smoked salmon scraps, you end up with a classic party snack.
IT ALL ADDS UP
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There are plenty of opportunities for making savings on our food shoop here and there and there’s an added bonus of shopping smarter: less food waste.
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If you’re in need of some inspiration for your May meal plans, here are all the ideas you need for making the most of what’s good to eat this month.
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By making the most of leftovers, you can make two meals in one and save money and food along the way!
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Swapping fresh food for frozen can save you money and save food from the bin!
What To Do
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Some simple top tips on how to use up our lovely fresh summer vegetables and fruit that's in season in August.
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Take advantage of the best fresh ingredients your local area has to offer with our ideas for your July meal plans.
Why Save Food
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Buying loose means we can buy what we need and use what we buy, saving us money and food.
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Fact: If wasted food were a country it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after the U.S. and China.
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Make the most of the summer’s finest local ingredients for your August meal plans – we’re sharing some tasty ideas over on our latest post: https://t.co/Hl7GsL5eph https://t.co/4mBJ8hr9WP
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Onions (brown, red, white) are best stored in a cool, dry, dark place, ideally in a cloth bag
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Buy smaller onions as they're often cheaper and there’s less waste.
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#Grapes will last a lot longer stored in the fridge rather than a fruit bowl
#TopTip: Wash and freeze individually to use as tasty ice cubes or to blend into smoothies Please note: frozen grapes are not for children, as they are a choking hazard.