If you aren’t used to cooking food for yourself then it can be a bit daunting and hard to know where to start. So if you are sick of living off beans on toast and want to venture further than waffles for your evening meal then look no further. In this page you can find all that you need for a week of cooking and all for a cheap price!
There are tips on how to reduce on food waste, great recipes for cooking for one and food that can be stored in the freezer for later.
Food Preferences
You’re prepping for your Come Dine with me debut and find out that one of your guests is a vegetarian! Everyone has preferences for what they do and don’t like to eat and for some people their preferences, beliefs or allergies mean that they can only eat certain types of food. Most recipes can be altered to suit peoples’ preferences, to give you a helping hand we’ve highlighted which recipes are Vegetarian or Vegan friendly as well as those that are Dairy or Gluten free! If you are sharing with someone with an allergy or a specific food preference then it’s a good idea to ask them what they are comfortable with. For example, a veggie might not want you using their pan to cook your bacon in the morning!
Top 5 Tips to Eating Eco-Friendly
1. Eat lower on the food chain – meat production can be energy, resource and pollution intensive. Why not join our Part-time Carnivore Pledge which will lead to more cash in your pocket and reduce the carbon-intensity of your diet. Eating a diet rich in fruits and veg is healthier and easier on the planet. Here at AUSA we even have our own Veg Bag Scheme where you can pick up a bag of vegetable goodies for a fiver every Wednesday from 12-2pm at Butchart!
2. Eat locally – this saves on transport costs, helps the local economy and means fresher food with less packaging. You can order local produce and even get it delivered!
3. Cook as much as you can comfortably eat – this is much more healthy and means that you can put any leftovers in the freezer for another day!
4. Grow your own – start by having a few plants on your windowsill or come out and get a plot at the Student Veg Garden or you can ask the council for an allotment.
5. Re-use! – Why not adopt a smug for your hot drinks so you don’t have to use a disposable cup each time. Same goes for food service areas where you should try to use non disposable plates and cutlery etc.
***Want to learn how to be eco-friendly with your eating habits check out http://www.ausa.org.uk/climatechange