Waste not...
There’s easy ways to make fresh food last longer – follow our storage tips then turn over for recipe and freezing ideas for leftovers
PHOTOGRAPHS: HOWARD SHOOTER, KIA OSBORNE. STYLING: JENNY IGGLEDEN. FOOD STYLING: DENISE SMART, PENNY STEPHENS
None of us likes seeing good food go to waste, but every year £12 billion worth is binned in the UK says Love Food Hate Waste. The good news is there are things we can do to make our food and money go further. Storing it the right way is a great place to start. Try the ideas below to help keep it fresher and tastier for longer.
Storage tips Bread
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Fruit
Store bread in a cupboard. Once opened, fold the wrapper under the loaf or re-tie to keep it air-tight.
Remove from their plastic bag as this tends to make them ‘sweat’. And store them in a cool, dark place.
For optimum taste, tomatoes should be stored and served at room temperature rather than the fridge.
Ripe fruit will last longer in the fridge, except bananas and pineapples – keep them in the fruit bowl.
Keep your fridge temperature below 5°C. If it’s too warm, food won’t last as long as it could Visit lovefoodhatewaste.com
Meat and fish Cooked meat and fish will keep in the fridge for up to three days – (cool and leave no longer than 90 minutes, then wrap it well). Raw and cooked meat should be kept separate at all times. Store raw meat in a sealed container on the bottom shelf of the fridge so it can’t touch or drip onto other food.