Learn to cook up a store cupboard storm

Every year the average family with children throws away about £680 worth of perfectly edible food. That's the equivalent of £50 a month.

To help tighten up those purse strings and stop waste ending up in landfill, Worcestershire County Council's Waste Prevention Team will be holding a Love Food Hate Waste road show with free cookery demonstrations, food sampling and information stands.

Residents across Pershore will be able to watch cookery demonstrations which will offer advice on preparing cheap, yet nutritious meals, from ingredients that may normally be thrown in the bin.

Free samples and recipe cards will be handed out to help visitors love their leftovers and make the most of store cupboard staples.

Councillor Anthony Blagg, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Environment and Waste Management said; "This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to witness cookery demonstrations and have an opportunity to sample some of the food cooked.

With many of us feeling the pinch the Love Food Hate Waste recipes and information available will help everyone to save some money and reduce the amount of food that gets wasted."

The road show is taking place on Saturday 11 February from 10am until 3pm at Chapman Court, High Street, Pershore (outside ASDA).

Lovefoodhatewaste.com has further information on how to make the most of the food you buy and save money, as well as helpful hints, tips and recipes.

For more information about the event, log on to http://www.letswasteless.com/ or call The Waste Prevention Team on 01905 766883