*** ALERT *** FOR URGENT ATTENTION OF CAT OWNERS *This post will be regularly updated with the latest information. Please continue to check back for updates* Last updated 26/08/2021 Previously updated on 02/07/2021, 25/06/2021 and 19/06/2021 Originally published 16/06/2021 UPDATE 26/08/2021 *Update from FSA and Pets at Home – see bottom of post* Several … Read more
The food we put into our bodies is more than something enjoyable and delicious. Itâs the fuel that our bodies use to get us through each day. Of course, different foods are better for us than others. Some are packed with nutrients. Some are nutritionally devoid and often referred to as âjunk foodâ. If youâre … Read more
Zero Waste Week is coming to an end; but the Zero Waste lifestyle carries on. This year, weâve learned about reducing food waste. An unfathomable amount is thrown away each year and this has a colossal impact on the world around us. It affects climate change; which in turn affects habitats, ecosystems and life across … Read more
Unlike âUse Byâ dates, âBest Beforeâ dates are not about food safety but rather food quality. The timeframe given is an indicator of when the expected standard of the food or drink is most likely to change. Historically, the government has discussed removing this label, as it is somewhat misleading and widely considered confusing; as … Read more
One of the key principles of Zero Waste Week is reduce; this doesnât just apply to plastics but also to food. Of course, no-one should ever go hungry; positive habits are not built from depriving yourself or others. However, changing food shopping habits do have an impact of how much food we waste; so today … Read more
Today marks the start of Zero Waste Week and this year the theme is reducing food waste. To begin, we are going to head to the fridge and look at how to reduce fresh food waste in particular. Food Waste in the UK The amount of food waste the average UK household throws feels incomprehensible. … Read more
I have been an ambassador for Zero Waste Week for a few years now. I do so not as an expert on the subject, or because I actually achieve a Zero Waste lifestyle (I am still very far from it!) but simply to reflect on my own habits and think about how I could make … Read more
As many of my readers will know, I am vegetarian and Squiggle eats mainly vegan food only. She doesn’t generally eat dairy, but she is not entirely vegan; if it is a small unnoticeable ingredient within something else then she will accept this. She will (rarely) drink milkshakes too, on the odd occasion. However she … Read more
Did you know the average UK household throws away 22% of their weekly food shop? This adds up to ÂŁ700 per year! This food waste is a huge factor in climate change. Understanding Food Waste As I mentioned, the UK has a major issue with food waste. The industry itself produces approximately 1.9 million tonnes … Read more