In a cost-of-living crisis, the idea of wasting food has never been more unpalatable.
When the cost of ingredients and energy to cook them is so high, finding yourself scraping leftovers into the compost bin leaves most folks with a sour taste in their mouths. Yet whether you’ve overestimated portion sizes or deliberately bulk-cooked to save power and treat yourself to a nutritious lunch the next day, having extra food ready or ingredients trimmed and chopped is no bad thing.
