25 BRILLIANT KITCHEN HACKS THAT WILL HELP YOU WASTE LESS FOOD

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You would be very surprised at the amount of waste that occurs in this modern world. It is estimated that about 1/4 (25%) of food and drink go into the trash. This is also a complete waste of money. On a budget of $500. a month , that would mean that people throw out about $1,500. a year worth of food.  Check out these excellent hacks to help you preserve your food and save you some dollars. LOOK BELOW to learn all these tricks.

#1 Easily peel your ginger

Fresh ginger can be tough to peel without losing lots of good ginger. A great method of removing the outer peel is with a spoon. Check out how at Chica And Jo
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​#2 Freeze cheese to save money

This is a trick that many people I know do all the time. Freezing cheese allows you take unused cheese and save it for later. It is usually best to use this cheese in cooking ( on a pizza, grilled cheese, etc.). Learn more from Eating On A Dime

#3 Extend the life of onions, garlic, etc.

Onions, garlic, shallots, etc. do not seem to last as long as they used to. Here is a method that claims to keep these foods fresh for up to 3 months or more. Find out how at Yummy Life

#4 Bottom of jar Nutella hot chocolate

I  never throw out a jar until I have used the dregs for something. This idea will give you an amazing hazelnut hot chocolate. Check out more at Popsugar

#5 Make your celery last longer

You have probably bought celery, put in your fridge for a couple days, only to find it limp and wilted. This great tip from Just A Little Nutty lets you preserve your celery.
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​#6 Turning milk into cheese curd

Here is a very good idea to turn milk into homemade cheese curds. What a great lesson to teach your children. To learn how to do this go to She Knows

#7 How to freshen stale crackers and chips

This idea will save you from tossing out those stale crackers or chips. All you need is a cookie sheet and either an oven or a microwave oven. These 2 methods are explained at Live Strong

#8 Regrow vegetables from the scraps

Did you know that you can regrow veggies from scraps? Here are 8 of the most popular ones to regrow at home.
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#9 Keep your cut cake fresh

After you cut your cake, the exposed cake can easily and quickly become stale. With the use of bread and tooth picks you can save the cake from going stale. Here is how Created By Diane

#10 Make flavorful herb "butter"

This is amazing. By cutting up herbs, placing them in olive oil in ice cubes trays, you can freeze and preserve fresh herbs. Learn what herbs are best for this method, plus full instructions at The Kitchn
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​#11 How to keep fresh cut avocado fresh

If you have ever tried to store a cut avocado, you know that it starts to turn brown. This trick will help keep the avocado green. Thanks to The Kitchn for this wonderful advice.

#12 Store natural peanut butter upside down

If you have ever bought natural peanut butter, you know that after sitting for a bit, it starts to separate. By storing it upside down you will avoid the messy separation. Thanks to The Kitchn for this great idea.

#13 The easiest way to peel a mango using a glass

The Kitchn has tested out this hack by actually using a glass to peel a mango. It turned out to be a success. Check out how to do this and the results of the testing at The Kitchn

#14 Turn flat soda into popsicles

Usually, old soda pop gets poured down the drain. But why not use this flat, yet flavorful, liquid to create popsicles? Thanks to Bargain Babe

#15 Bottom of the mayo jar dressing

 Some people, like myself, never waste the dregs left in jars (mustard, bbq sauce, etc.). Add some oil, vinegar, herbs and spices, then shake. Check out Sortachen for the "recipe"

#16 Need just a little lemon juice?

Do you have a recipe that requires a little lemon juice and you do not want to cut up the whole fruit. Simply roll the lemon on the counter, now prick the lemon with a toothpick. Squeeze out the juice required. Store lemon back in the fridge. 

#17 Create a skillet pizza (or reheat cold pizza)

This way of cooking a pizza is not your standard method. Check out the recipe and instructions at Marin Mama Cooks . This would also work for reheating pizza.

#18 How to make bananas last longer (slices too)

Bananas, like most fruit, seems to ripen too quickly. Here is a method to have your bananas last days longer. The other tip is on keeping sliced banana longer. Thanks to ​Instructables

#19 Preserve eggs in your fridge with mineral oil

This is a surprising tip that has been around for quite a while. The use of mineral oil can let you keep your eggs for many more weeks. Read more at Preparedness Pro

#20 Keeping fruits and veggies fresh with Food Huggers

This product, or any of their knock-offs, will help you keep your cut fruit and vegetables fresh. Check out Food Huggers

#21 Preventing moldy berries

This is a trick that I tried recently. It kept the strawberries mold free for an extended time. By simply using a mixture of water and vinegar, you can keep berries fresh for up to a couple of weeks. Info via Food 52

#22 Store potatoes with apples to limit sprouting

Potatoes do not seem to last as long as they used to. The trick is to store your potatoes along with apples. This also showed in a test, that potatoes were still firm after 8 weeks. Check out why at Life Hacker

#23 Best way to store pineapple

To keep your pineapple as sweet as possible, store it upside down. This helps the juice that settled in the bottom of the fruit, spread through the pineapple. Thanks to Popsugar for this tip.

#24 Keeping lettuce longer with 4 tips

Lettuce has a habit of going soft and wilting fairly quickly. But there are ways to help keep your lettuce fresh, longer. Try these 4 tips from Happy Money Saver

#25 Reusing coffee grounds in the garden

This was a tip that was recommended by a leading garden centre. The grounds are good for the soil and also helps keep moisture in dry soil. Thanks to The White Dahlia Blog 

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