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Ways to use up staples nearing their best before date!

Finding new ways to use your favourite ingredients isn’t always easy, especially when the best-before date is looming! You can easily forget about something in the fridge or get bored of using it the same way, so getting inventive with your ingredients can help extend their lifespan and let you enjoy something new.

It’s also a great step to reducing your food waste as it is reported that on average a family will discard approximately £810 worth of food each year, so making your products stretch a bit further can help save you money.

There are lots of tip and tricks to try new things and save on food waste, and we’ve rounded up our favouritesfor you to try.

Orange juice

If you want to make a carton of fresh orange juice last longer, there are a few things you can do, including making ice cubes and ice lollies. Ice cubes can be used in smoothies, and ice lollies are a fun activity for the kids to make and then a tasty reward afterwards.

With BBQ season upon us, you might also want to try giving ribs a squirt of orange juice to give them an extra tangy flavour.

You can also add orange juice to scrambled eggs to make them slightly sweeter – pulp-free is best for this one!

Sparkling water

A nice refreshing glass of sparkling water is always a welcome change from still water, but it can go flat quickly. If you’re worried that you won’t finish your sparkling water try adding it to your cooking. Sparkling can be used instead of still water – try it with pasta, it’s supposed to give it a lighter texture than boiling in still or swap out the milk in pancake batter to make fluffier pancakes.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is a very versatile ingredient and you can easily use it as a substitute in a lot of recipes. If you’re making scones with a buttermilk recipe, opt for yoghurt instead (with one tablespoon of milk to make it a bit runnier). It’s also ideal for marinades – a great alternative to barbeque sauce on any chicken you’re going to cook on the BBQ over the next few months. Add yoghurt to spices and have a spicy crispy chicken burger perhaps?

This is another one where lollies are a fun treat. Here is a quick recipe (although we think you can use any fruit you like here!)

Ingredients

4 apples
2 tbsp lemon juice
100ml water
100g caster sugar
500g greek yoghurt
1 small handful of strawberries
1 small handful of blueberries

Method

Peel, core and chop the apples.
Put in a saucepan with the water, lemon juice and sugar.
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until the apples are soft – set aside to cool.
Put the mixture into a food processor and blend until smooth.
Fold in the yoghurt.
Slice the tops off the strawberries and cut them into slices. Fold the strawberry slices and blueberries into the apple and yoghurt mixture.
Pour the mixture into ice lolly moulds and freeze for 6-8 hours until solid.

Source: Netmums

Milk

Milk is a great source of calcium for not only humans but plants! Calcium deficiency in plants can lead to trouble with shoots growing and issues with leaves and roots. You can also use it on the soil as the proteins and enzymes are also good for it.

To use milk as fertiliser (even expired milk), dilute the milk with water and spray on your plant. Leave it for an hour and then wipe away any excess milk from the leaves – you don’t want the milk to sit as this can harm your leaves. Also, make sure that it is a 50/50 mixture of milk and water.

Be sure to do your research to ensure that this is suitable for your plants and soil specifically.

Other tips to help reduce food waste

Plan out your weekly meals ahead of time so you only buy what you need from us when you order.
Bulk cook your meals and freeze portions to have later. This helps use up your ingredients so you’re not left with one of something you then end up throwing away.
Clean cupboards and the fridge regularly, putting the soonest expiration date at the front so you grab it first without having to hunt for it. This is best done when you putting away your food shopping as it’s easier to organise your existing food.

Fresh and fruity mocktails fit for the Queen

With the Queen’s Jubilee weekend fast approaching, as is the predicted hot weather, we know there will be a lot of garden parties and Bank Holiday weekend get-togethers happening. However, for the special festivities forgo the usual fizzy drinks and try something a little more exciting with some tasty mocktails that even the Queen couldn’t say no to.

Watermelon lemonade

Ingredients

1 large or 2 small watermelons
250ml lemon juice (from a bottle or squeeze your own)
100g golden caster sugar
1L bottle sparkling water
1 lime, cut into slices
Mint, small handful
Ice, crushed

Method

Cut the top off the watermelon and hollow it out using a large spoon, fishing out any pips along the way. Mash the flesh through a sieve into a bowl. Put the flesh in a blender (or use a tall jug and hand blender) with the lemon juice and sugar, whizz to a purée, then stir in the soda.
Heap some ice into the hollowed-out watermelon and fill it with the lemonade mixture. Serve the rest in a jug with the lime slices and mint. Have a bowl of extra crushed ice on the side so people can help themselves.

Source: BBC Good Food

Pineapple and lime

Ingredients

1 tsp clear honey
Edible gold glitter
Coriander leaves, small bunch
1 lime, juice
750ml pineapple juice
Ice, handful
400ml tonic water

Method

Dip a pastry brush in the honey and paint a line down one side of 4 tumblers. Sprinkle some edible gold glitter over the honey, dust off any excess, then put the glasses in the fridge.
Chop the coriander leaves and place in a cocktail shaker with the lime juice, 100ml pineapple juice and a handful of ice. Shake together until the outside of the shaker feels cold. Strain into the glasses, add extra ice cubes and divide 650ml pineapple juice and the tonic water between the glasses.

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/shine-light

Apple, elderflower and mint sparkle

Ingredients

75ml elderflower cordial
1L apple juice
Mint leaves, small handful, roughly chopped
1L sparkling water

Method

For a grown-up non-alcoholic drink, mix elderflower cordial with cloudy apple juice. Add a small handful of mint leaves, stir well, then pour into a chilled flask.
At the picnic, pour half glasses of the juice and top up with sparkling water.

Source: BBC Good Food

Cranberry Spritz

Ingredients

100ml cranberry juice
½ orange, juiced
6 sage leaves
around 4 ice cubes
80ml sparkling white grape juice

Method

Pour 50ml cranberry juice into two champagne coups or wine glasses. Divide the orange juice between them, then stir.
Add 3 sage leaves and an ice cube or two to each glass, then top up with the sparkling grape juice.

Source: BBC Good Food

Fruity mocktail

Ingredients

A handful of green grapes
Blueberries, handful
4 tbsp grenadine
300-400ml orange juice
Sparkling water, to top up
Plus
4 bamboo skewers

Method

Thread the grapes and blueberries onto the skewers to make stirrers.
Pour the grenadine into four glasses. Gently tip the glasses and pour the orange juice down the inside of the glasses so it sits on top of the grenadine. Top up with sparking water, and add the stirrers to serve.

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/fruity-mocktail

Don’t forget…

You can also add a shot (or more) of gin, vodka, tequila or rum to turn these mocktails into cocktails!
Have your own mocktail recipes that you love? Don’t forget we have a large selection of drinks available for delivery so you have everything you need in the fridge ready to use at your next summer soiree.

Why not add a few drinks to your next doorstep delivery?

Diet coke
Lemonade
Orange juice
Apple juice
Cranberry juice
Pineapple juice
Fruit juices (including beetroot and tomato)
Spiced ginger, ginger beer and lemon refresher
Still water
Sparking water
Milkshakes

4 ways to get ready for BBQs, picnics & summer nights

With Monday 21^st June marking the Summer Solstice and the first official day of summer, it’s time to start getting ready for the season of picnic lunches, family get-togethers and lazy days relaxing in the garden.

Here are four ways that you can be summer-ready:

This time of year, the sun loungers come out, the BBQ gets dusted off, and the garden gets an all-round tidy up to get it in tip-top shape for family, friends and your enjoyment. Although this can be a lot of work, there are simple things you can do to make your garden a summer haven without too much fuss.

Perfect your lawn

First, start by tidying up your lawn and getting rid of those patches where the grass no longer grows. Sprinkle some topsoil onto the areas where the soil is poor and then use sowing grass seeds. This will revitalise your grass and you’ll start to see improvements within 5-30 days.

Stock up on kindling

Even though it stays lighter later in summer, the evenings are not always warm and it’s nice to sit by an outdoor log burner or small fire pit. Dry kindling sticks are great for open fires but are a super multi-use item as it can also be used for BBQs, and provide your fire with a roaring start. Alternatively, keep warm with smokeless coal, which can also be used for open fires and small multi-fuel stoves. For a more traditional option, you can’t go wrong with logs, which provide a lovely aroma in the cool evenings. A fire is also a good way to keep bugs away that might come out at night and disturb your evening.

Don’t forget, while you’re making your garden inviting for your friends and family, don’t forget to leave something out for the regular visitors to your garden, the ones who truly appreciate your efforts… the birds! Wild bird food is great for bird tables and hanging feeders, while bird peanuts are perfect all year round and good for hanging feeders also.

Once you’ve made sure that your garden is ready for guests, it’s time to stock the cupboards, because spur-of-the-moment family BBQs, friends turning up unannounced or little ones wanting a picnic in the sun, is not uncommon at this time of year. Who wants to stay indoors when the sun is shining? So, there are a few things you can do to ensure you’re not panicking when it comes to food and drink.

Be ready for an impromptu picnic

It’s good to have some staples on hand such as wholemeal or white rolls and bread, which can be frozen for approx. 3 months and brought out when needed (you can find a tip on how to quickly defrost bread here). For sandwich fillings, you can’t go wrong with a delicious cheese of your choice, then all you need is a selection of savoury and sweet snacks to create a tasty spread. Flapjacks, caramel slices, and cookies are delicious sweet treats to tuck into, while cheese straws are good savoury choices. As long as they are properly stored, most of these items can last 3-5 days once open, meaning any leftovers won’t go to waste.

Lots of cold drinks on hand

You can never be too prepared for the hot days, and keeping a fridge full of ice-cold drinks to quench your thirst and keep you hydrated is essential. A good supply of still or sparkling water, fruit juices such as apple, orange and cranberry, or fizzy drinks, allows you to easily plan for last-minute get-togethers. Quickly make a garden party mocktail using a few ice cubes and equal parts orange juice, cranberry juice and lemonade, for a refreshing drink your guests will love. Top it off with a wedge or orange if you have any in the house.

If you want to stock up on any of these items, be sure to check if you live within our doorstep delivery area, and let us help you plan for the long summer ahead without even leaving the comfort of your home.

Feeling the heat? 4 thirst-quenching drinks for summer

As we all know, water is essential to life and overall well-being. Research has found that even mild dehydration may affect our mood and ability to focus. As water makes up around 60% of our body weight, and is involved in every single process in our body, it’s no surprise that the NHS recommends 1.2 litres of fluid a day.

However, there’s more flavourful ways of meeting our daily requirement than by going straight to the source. Here are a few:

Fresh Juice

Fresh juices can give you a burst of energy and a clear mind. Plus, they’re delicious! Bright and fruity or a simple glass of classic OJ, we believe there’s no better way to start your day than with a cool glass of fresh juice delivered to your doorstep in time for breakfast.

At Foulgers Dairy, we also stock James White Fruit Juices in over 10 flavours! For over 25 years, James White has been tasting, testing and experimenting to bring you their most delicious range of juices yet.

There’s a James White juice for everyone and any occasion. Browse the options for a full range of flavours.

Water

Drinking plenty of water can boost our energy levels, clear your skin, stop headaches and even help reduce wrinkles. When it comes to getting our daily fluids, you may opt for the simple H20 choice to keep things moving.

We stock Highland Spring Still and Highland Spring Sparkling, both delivered to your front door to make drinking water simple!

Fizzy Drinks

We all need a treat every now and then! The good news is that even a glass of fizzy drink will add towards your daily fluid goals. If you’re looking to cut down on your sugar intake and want to be mindful of the calories it contains, we offer Diet Coke as an alternative, as well as R. Whites Lemonade.

Best served in a tall, cool glass with ice cubes.

Shaken Udder

Not only are Shaken Udder Milk Drinks delicious and made with British Milk, but they also boast no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Gluten free and suitable for vegetarians, they come in 6 fab flavours: strawberries & clotted cream, salted caramel, vanilla, chocolate, banana and latte.

Enjoy ice cold for a delicious summer’s day treat!

If you’d like to find out more about local delivery in your area, or discuss placing an order with Foulgers Dairy, please call our friendly team on 01473 784999.