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.

April's Most Popular Articles...

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… [146 views in Apr]
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… [46 views in Apr]
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… [44 views in Apr]
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,… [42 views in Apr]
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… [28 views in Apr]
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… [28 views in Apr]