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Hi Reader

What’s hiding in your pantry?

When I filled out my own pantry inventory sheet recently, I’ll be honest – there were a few surprises. A couple of ingredients I’d bought for a “special” recipe I never actually made, and a packet of those ultra-low-calorie noodles I really wanted to like… but let’s just say they didn’t make the cut.

Doing the inventory was a bit of an eye-opener. It helped me see where food (and money!) was slipping through the cracks – and just getting a handle on it has made a huge difference to how much we waste and what we spend on groceries.

This isn’t new territory for me. I’ve been working on reducing food waste and eating more sustainably for years – it’s something I genuinely care about. Along the way, I’ve picked up an award for my sustainability efforts and have been featured in The Huffington Post, Sainsbury’s Magazine, and a few environmental publications too.

If you’re looking for an easy next step, here’s a quick win: print out my 10 Top Tips to Cut Food Waste and stick it on your fridge. It’s full of simple ideas that really work.
👉 Top Tips to Cut Food Waste (1).pdf​

And just to put it in perspective — if food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, right after the USA and China. Shocking, isn’t it?

I know many in my parents’ generation are already pretty savvy about avoiding waste (the post-war “make-do” mindset never really left them), but for the rest of us — or for friends and family who might need a little nudge — it’s a good reminder. Plus, cutting food waste can save the average household around £1,000 a year in the UK (or about $1,600 in the US). Not bad for a few small changes.

Tag me if you give the inventory sheet a go or let me know what surprise you find -I'd love to know how you're getting on.

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Try these recipes this week!

Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne This Spinach & Ricotta lasagne dish is easy to prepare, budget friendly and makes a great family vegetarian main course Get the Recipe

Eat One Freeze One

Vegetarian Stew with Dumplings This week I'm sharing some of the tools I use to boost engagement on my posts. Get the Recipe

One Pot Comfort Food

Meatballs and Spaghetti Pork Meatballs in tomato sauce with pasta is a great family dinner and super easy to prepare in just 40 minutes. Flavoured with basil, parmesan, and cumin, they go perfectly with the rich sweet tomato sauce. Get the Recipe

This Week's Fish Recipe

Kedgeree One of my favourite fish recipes. Smoked haddock with curried rice and topped with a poached egg! Get the Recipe

This Week's Snack Recipe

Flapjacks /Oat Bars with Maple Syrup Maple Syrup Flapjacks with apple are a delicious combination of flavours all year round, but especially in the autumn or fall. With a prep time of just 5 minutes, this is an easy recipe. The maple syrup makes these flapjacks or oat bars lighter but still gives a nice chewy texture. Get the Recipe

Until next week!

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