Waste not, want not - Buy one, get one free

Waste not, want not Buy one, get one free...... www.channel4.com/4food We all get taken in by Buy one, get one free bargains at the Supermarket. Packaged foods are usually okay as they have a longer shelf life, however fresh food can cause problems. Before you buy......... 1. Check the best before date - Will you have enough time to eat it. Can it be frozen? 2. Shop with a friend - My mum and I often shop for vegetables together and split the produce. That way we save money and reduce food waste. 3. Do you really need it? - This is a big one for me, I can get excited when I find a new product that I can eat. Especially when there is so much food that I can't....... It's easy to get carried away. 4. Make your own ready meals On my days off from work I like to make my own ready meals, so multi buys of fruit and vegetables are great...