In this episode, we dive into the pervasive issue of food waste in households. We are joined by Kate Hall, founder of the Full Freezer method and a food waste expert. We explore how utilising freezers efficiently can significantly reduce food waste, save money, and enhance culinary experiences without relying on batch cooking. Kate shares her insights on organising freezers to allow spontaneous use of ingredients while dispelling myths about freezing safety.
We open the episode with an introduction to our guest, Kate Hall from The Full Freezer method who is a passionate advocate for reducing household food waste through innovative freezer usage.
As a seasoned author and influencer in sustainable living practices, Kate elaborates on her Full Freezer method that empowers individuals to better manage their meals using freezers as strategic tools.
Kate explains how freezing acts as a 'pause button' for ingredients that may otherwise spoil if left unused. She introduces practical techniques such as chopping vegetables like peppers before storing them flat in bags—facilitating quicker defrosting when needed spontaneously during meal prep.
The discussion then delves deeper into personalising freezer organisation based on individual cooking habits and challenges. By doing so, people can maintain flexibility in their diets while minimising wastage—a win-win for both wallets and planet earth!
Kate also shares her journey from how managing illness-induced meal planning struggles led her down this path towards becoming an influential figure advocating against unnecessary kitchen disposals to now becoming a successful business owner using her passion for improving food waste.
Timestamps
00:02 – Introduction to guests
05:10 – Importance of reducing household food wastage
12:45 – Introducing “Full-Freezing” methodology
20:30 – Dispelling myths regarding safe storage methods
27 :15– Role played by content creators/influencers shaping public opinion
-35 :40– Alignments necessary between brands/authenticity maintained throughout process
-42 :55– Encouraging listener engagement/reviews/community interaction
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