Love Food Hate Waste

Love Food Hate Waste - Tips

Store fruit and veg in the fridge and it can last up to a fortnight longer - only pop fruit you'll eat in the next day or so into the fruit bowl (NB: exception is bananas and pineapples)
If you do buy fruit or vegetables in a bag or pack- leave it there in the fridge. This can also help maintain freshness
"One bad apple" is true: keep older and new fruit separate to avoid fresher fruit ripening too quickly
Cooked apples and apple sauce make a great children's dessert with syrup or ice cream.
You can freeze bananas if they start to go black - defrost for smoothies
You can freeze tomatoes - simply treat like canned tomatoes when you are ready to use them. There is no need to defrost prior to adding to the pan but check they are thoroughly reheated.
Keep a good selection of frozen vegetables in the freezer. They last longer, are nutritious and this gives children lots of options when it comes to dinner time and can be great for families in a hurry.
If you buy your bananas in a bag you may be surprised to know that they stay firmer and look better for at least a few days longer if you keep them in the bag.
Pineapples are best kept cool but not in the fridge - they do look stunning in the fruit bowl but best to move to a cool spot
Tired vegetables can be rescued for a sauce, curry or a casserole - slight bruises can be cut away and limp veg can often be resuscitated by popping in water to perk up.