Sharabelle bakes

Reduced food and Ugly Vegetables I was lucky growing up both my dad and granddad grew there own vegetables.  So I learnt early on that ugly funny shaped veggies tasted just as good as the perfect ones. In supermarkets the only different between pretty and ugly vegetables is the price.  Ugly veggies are cheaper, so why pay more?   Another tip is to buy your vegetables loose, instead of pre-packed it's a lot cheaper and you only buy what you need.   Why buy a large bag of Carrots when you know there is no way you will be able to use them all before they turn soft!!!! The reduced section is the same, some items are discontinued stock which has nothing wrong with them.  Packages that have burst and been wrapped in cling film, or tins that have a few bashes from being knocked about.  The ugly veg and reduced section is the supermarkets way of reducing waste and still making some money back from a product .  So why not take advantage off ...

LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE Its a new year so it's time for a new project. Why?  Well I get bored very easily and find it best to have something to keep me occupied.  I'm really dangerous when bored......  Side effect of having an anxiety problem, I find it hard to relax and just sit down.  Funny enough my brothers are the same. Doing nothing and relaxing is really hard...... Writing my blog is one way I can stay busy, while still remaining in a seated position.   It's taken me a while but I have finally picked my next project for 2014..... Waste not want not My New Years resolution for 2013 was to reduce my food waste.  It seemed appropriate since our local council have started a new recycle system.  Along with my paper/cardboard bins, they have added one for tins and plastics and food waste.  I've decided to go one further this year and blog some practical ideas Iv discovered to reduce waste and save a ...

Sweet Potato Scones recipe ~Raining again..... So I decided to have a Potter day,  totally nothing to do with wizards or wet clay.  A potter day is one where you relax and and take your time doing odd jobs round the house.  For me a potter day usually involves baking in some form.  I roasted a sweet potato last night, at the same time as I cook my dinner.   Good way to save electricity . Then left it too cool before scooping out the flesh.  I made the scones this morning, the only variation I made too my original recipe was too switch the ground cinnamon for Mixed Spice.  They tasted even better than I remembered.  I plan to try them out on some friends to see if the pass the taste test with full fat dairy lovers. Reduce Food waste Mission My new years resolution was to further reduce my food waste.  It's not just because of the money I'll save, that's just a bonus. There are adults and children liv...