CAROLINE’S TOP TIPS

● Use past-their-best vegetables for soup or add to casseroles to give them a new lease on life.

● Only buy the amount you need – bulk-buying can lead to food waste.

● Plan your meals for a week, then cook extra and freeze for the following week to reduce energy costs.

● Buy your regulars when they’re on oer, and freeze.

● Cooking from scratch is time-consuming, but it’s a healthier and often cheaper way to eat.