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3 min

Seedy Cracker Mix

Zero waste crackers have been a struggle for me BUT making these seedy crackers from a mix of healthy seeds and no grains or oils couldn&#39

4 min

Whole Butternut Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Want a no waste recipe that uses an entire Pumpkin? This whole butternut pumpkin soup recipe is a brilliant way to make sure you use every b

4 min

Mock Chocolate Brownie Cake (Grain Free, Sugar Free, Zero Waste)

These Zero Waste super healthy and totally delicious chocolate brownies are grain free, sugar free, gluten free AND Package Free. So simpl

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Chocolate Banana Spelt Cookies (Egg-Free)

These Chocolate Banana Spelt cookies are packed with flavour and are a healthy nude food lunch box snack. Spelt is a nutritious alternative

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Mini Cheese and Carrot Muffins - Zero Waste Snack

These mini savoury muffins are so quick and easy to make and are a great package free, zero waste lunchbox snack that is healthy. I love tha

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Simple Home Baked Ginger Bread Recipe

Making last minute gingerbread cookies or gingerbread men is totally possible and here is a super simple gingerbread recipe you can make low

4 min

Easy Ways To Use Food Scraps

Looking for some easy ways to rescue your food, or use up some common food scraps? It's easier than you think and here are a few simple

7 min

How To Make Zero Waste Soup

Soup is the perfect way to cook zero waste and I'm sharing my secret methods of using scraps and potential food waste to make delicious

5 min

How To Fix Crystallised Honey (7 Options)

Here are 7 great ways to deal with crystallised honey rather than throw it out. There is no need to EVER throw away honey, and you can brin

4 min

Sultana Cranberry Muffin Mix in a Jar

Cake mix packets are so tempting to buy but with convenience, comes extra packaging and cost. This zero waste Muffin mix recipe in a jar is

4 min

Figs: Eat Grow Forage

Figs are one of those underrated fruits that have a lot to offer. Here are recipes to enjoy them plus how to get hold of figs or grow your o

4 min

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These healthy, delicious chocolate muffins with zucchini are easy to bake and a perfect indulgent snack or zero waste lunchbox treat.

3 min

Summer Radishes and Recipe Ideas

Growing radishes in the hot Aussie summer isn't recommended, yet I can't help but feel a little disappointed with this morning's

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Chamomile and Lemon Balm Tea: Fresh From the Garden

There's nothing quite like picking beautifully fresh ingredients like Chamomile Flowers and Lemon Balm from the garden at the exact time

2 min

Banana Ice-cream Recipe Cheat (Zero Waste too!)

If you're looking for simple zero waste snacks, then you can't go past this banana ice-cream cheat. All you need is a freezer and ba

3 min

Home Cooked Baked Beans Recipe

Home cooked baked beans is a lovely simple dish and true comfort food. Beans & legumes are simple to cook and are cheap, nutritious and

3 min

8 Tips for a Zero Waste Pantry

8 Quick tips for creating your own zero waste pantry of bulk foods, that won't break the budget and will help you organise your food sto

4 min

Simple Muesli Bars to Bake at Home (Skip the Plastic)

Home made muesli bars are a simple zero waste snack to include in school lunch boxes to avoid single-use plastics. This recipe is very easy

3 min

DIY Coffee Filter Hack

Make your own zero waste coffee filter. Yes, you can make a great coffee without coffee pods, plungers or coffee machines. This was a littl

3 min

Banana Buckwheat Pancakes (Zero Waste , Grain-free)

Forget buying pancake mix in plastic containers or bags. This zero waste pancake recipe is healthy, delicious AND simple to make. Cooking pl

The Good Life

with Amy French