Quick tips: Food waste hacks

By Katelyn Marie Poyntz

This week, I challenge you to pay attention to what you’re throwing in your compost bin. Ask yourself: Is it really waste? 

​Here are some tips and tricks:

• What should you do with that last bit of product in the jam or mustard jar? Pour in some vinegar (any kind!), swish it around, and add to your stir-fry sauces or salad dressings!
• Zest your lemons and oranges before peeling them. The zest will air dry quickly, and you can add it to your dinners, sauces, soups, and baked goods for an extra flavour boost.
• Stale bread makes the best bread crumbs; simply blend and store it in an airtight container in the freezer. Alternatively, you can make bread pudding, which is a supper yummy dessert, or bring that bread back to life with a bit of water. 
• Cover leftover citrus peels with vinegar, and keep them in a dark place until ready to use. Mix with water (3:1) and use it as a surface-wiping solution.

*This post is based on content that was originally posted on Wylderr.