Economical and Eco Friendly Food Use

Helpful Hints & Tips For Storing & Freezing...

There's no doubt about it: eating in season, especially if you've grown your own, can save you money. But with a little clever thinking, you can store, freeze or preserve the seasonal harvest and enjoy your favourites for longer.

May's Most Popular Articles...

How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods: A stash of homemade cakes in the freezer really puts the anxious hostess’s mind at rest. Unexpected visitors? No problem – just whip out a… [488 views in May]
Defrosting Food Safely: Defrosting food safely is essential in preventing food poisoning. Here’s our guide to safe defrosting. How Safe Defrosting Prevents Food Poisoning In the UK,… [484 views in May]
What's The Best Way to Cook and Freeze Stew or Casserole?: Cooking a beef stew is usually very simple. There are really only three rules: cook slowly, cook gently and leave… [452 views in May]
How to Store and Cook Leftover Vegetables: It’s Sunday night, and there’s a big pile of leftover vegetables in the steamer. Don’t let them go to waste – those leftovers will give… [332 views in May]
How to Pickle Onions: If you have an onion glut – or even if you don’t – then pickling is the answer. Making your own gives you the opportunity to choose your own flavourings for the… [198 views in May]
How do I Freeze or Preserve Fennel Bulbs?: This is a great question! We have also sown a bed of Florence fennel, and it’s just starting to swell up ready for autumn. To freeze the… [186 views in May]