Food Going Bad? Not on Our Watch!

Picture this: your family is about to have your favourite meal for dinner, so you’re eager to help out in the kitchen. You reach into the fridge to grab some ingredients, and… Yuck! Suddenly, you’ve touched mystery mush! It seems like every week something else gets lost in the back of the fridge or goes bad in the blink of an eye!  

Well, we’re saying “no thank you” to nasty produce! Here are some of our favourite ways to be Food Waste Warriors and keep produce fresher for longer.

Tip #1: No wilting on my watch!

Place a sheet of paper towel or a clean, dry tea towel with your leafy greens! This will stop them from wilting too quickly. 

Tip #2: Here’s to having long-lasting herbs!

Place them in a jar with a bit of water and cover the tops. Replace the water every few days to keep your herbs nice and fresh. Want something even easier? Just freeze ’em! Chop ’em up and toss them in an ice tray with a tiny bit of water or oil. Next time you want to add herbs to your meal, just pop in a couple of herby ice cubes as you cook!  

Tip #3: Do your avocados go bad in the blink of an eye?

To keep them nice and fresh, store them in the fridge! The cold temperature will stop the avocado from over-ripening.  If you have a few avocados that might go bad soon, don’t fret! Cut out the pit and pop the overripe flesh into the freezer. You can use it for smoothies and desserts later!  

Tip #4: Crispy, crunchy, celery and carrots

Peel, wash, and cut up your veggies. Fill a large jar with a couple of centimeters of water, and pop ‘em in. This will keep them fresh for longer, and you’ll have a healthy snack ready to go!  

Pro tip: Scraps? Score!! It’s broth time!

Collect veggie skins and leftover bits in a reusable freezer bag and freeze. Once your bag is full, ask an adult to pour them in a large pot of water, and simmer for about an hour (or longer if you want a stronger-tasting broth). Then just throw in your favourite soup ingredients, and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal!  

Tip #5: Homegrown tastes best!

Did you know you can regrow some vegetables? At home?! Look for Kitchen Scrap Crops in the Creative Corner to learn more!

There you have it: five of our favourite ways to be a Food Waste Warrior! Look for Food Waste Warrior in the Mission Section of the app to get even more food-saving tips!