Savour the Season

Tips for a sustainable Christmas

Holidays and special occasions are great opportunities to celebrate with food. Whether you’re having breakfast, lunch, dinner, a house party, potluck, BBQ, a beach or park picnic; having a menu plan, a shopping list, and a plan for the leftovers is a great way to avoid creating or managing any excess food.  

Begin menu planning: 

Once you know the approximate number of people coming, you can start to plan your menu. It’s very tempting to make everyone’s favourite food but try hard to not go overboard. If it’s a potluck, delegate categories to ensure you have a great spread with few repeats.  

When thinking about the dish or dessert to bring for a potluck, try thinking ahead about transport and storage. Is it likely to spill? Will it need to be chilled and is there a place for it to be chilled? Does it need to be cooked or reheated? You can also Google portion planners. They’ll tell you how much food you need for the amount of guests you have.  

After everyone is full! 

Send friends and family home with leftovers! Think of fun ways to use leftovers, like ham and pineapple on home made pizza. Remember, the freezer is your friend!