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6 Thursday August 3 2023 Warming ways to tighten your belt Winter comes with an extra challenge. The folks from Love Food Hate Waste have some tips to get through Cook in bulk If you know you are going to eat foods such as pasta or potatoes more than one night a week, cook two nights worth in one go and store in labelled containers in the fridge or freezer. Cook once, eat twice Use leftovers as the starting point for the next meal. Leftover roast chicken makes delicious chicken noodle soup. Make the most of your mince Make your mince go further by bulking it up with other ingredients. You can add in carrots or pumpkin, celery, leek or mushrooms, or a tin of beans or lentils. This is a great way to use up vegetables that have gone limp as well. If you are making meatballs or burger patties, adding breadcrumbs makes the meat go further and will help them keep their shape. It’s also a great way to use up stale bread. Try different proteins Meat can be really expensive so try using different types of protein throughout the week, such as beans, lentils or tofu, to help keep costs down. Serve soup Soups are a wonderful way to make a small amount of food go a long way. Not only are they cheap, they also help to warm you from the inside. You can add all sorts of leftover meat, vegetables and grains to them. Tips on choosing vegies Check what vegetables are cheaper or on special – often these are the in-season vegetables – and incorporate them into your meals. Or choose to also get some frozen vegies as they are cheap, nutritious, pre-prepared and won’t go bad. Eat all parts of the vegetable – broccoli stalks, silverbeet stems and the green part of the leek are all edible and can help bulk out a meal and add an additional serving of vegetables. Sort your storage Bread should be kept in the fridge or freezer so it doesn’t grow mould. Most of your apples and other fruit should be kept in the fridge too. Potatoes and onions shouldn’t be stored next to each other as they will both go off faster. Can I revive this limp vegie? Lastly, if your carrot, celery or leafy greens are looking limp and you’re wanting them to get crisp again you can cut the vegie, soak in cold water and put it in the fridge, and in 10-15 minutes you’ll start to see it getting firmer and crisp again. Chicken noodle soup Ingredients Chicken bones/carcass (from roast chicken) or you can use 3-4 fresh chicken frames 1 tsp salt Pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, chopped or 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 bay leaf (optional) 8 cups water (2 litres) 2 carrots, chopped or grated 1 leek, thinly sliced including the green top 2 sticks celery, thinly sliced 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 250g your choice of dried noodles e.g., egg noodles, rice noodles, or spaghetti 2 chicken stock cubes 2 tsp mixed herbs Directions Make the chicken broth for the soup by placing the chicken carcass, salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf (if using) and water into a large pot. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for at least 60 minutes. Once the broth is ready, sieve the broth, making sure to catch the liquid in a bowl. Discard the chicken bones. Return the chicken broth to the pot and add the carrots, leek, celery, and chicken. Bring to a gentle boil. Stir in dried noodles, chicken stock cubes and mixed herbs. Simmer the soup for 10-15 WINTER WARMER: Chicken noodle soup is a great way to make one meal last two, by using a roast chicken carcass. PHOTO: ODT minutes, until the noodles are cooked. If you find the soup is too thick, you can add more water. Season the soup with salt and pepper before serving. Cooking tips: Switch up the vegetables in this recipe and use what you already have or what your household likes. If you are short on time or don’t have a chicken carcass, you can make this recipe using bought chicken stock. • Find this recipe as part of a weekly meal plan in our Easy Choice Family Kai meal planners, free to download at lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz Charitable Trust DRIVER EDUCATION
Thursday August 3 2023 7 HOME & HEATING Get the balance right this winter Enviro Master has been helping Cantabrians get the balance right when it comes to choosing the perfect heat pump or air conditioning system for their home or office since 2002. Their team of expert sales people, qualified electricians, heating and refrigeration engineers, help to supply and install Christchurch’s widest range of heat pumps, and because they have no affiliation with any one brand, you can be assured their advice on the benefits and differences between each product is unbiased. They will recommend the most energyefficient and cost-effective system for your individual situation, and will have you regulating the heat in your home or office in no time. Nowadays, customers are often wanting whole home solutions to be able to maintain even temperatures throughout the home both in Winter and Summer. This can be achieved by using ducted systems or multi systems and Enviro Master are experts in designing, installing and commissioning these systems. Help is currently available with a government subsidy covering 80 per cent of the cost of a new heat pump up to $3000. The subsidy is part of the Warmer Kiwi Homes initiative and is available to Home owner/occupiers with a Community Services Card, a SuperGold combo card or who live in a low-income area as determined by deciles 8-10 on the New Zealand Deprivation Index. The applicant’s home must also have been built before 2008, have insulation up to code (insulation subsidies also available) and have no fixed heating in a living area, such as an existing operational heat pump or fireplace. With new regulations now in place for Landlords to provide heating in rentals, it’s time to ensure you are meeting the new standards. Inadequate heating and ventilation can lead to mould growth and dampness in your property, leading to costlier maintenance and an unhealthy living environment. Providing a fixed heater with a higher heat output and lower running costs, like a heat pump, will enable your tenants to heat the area effectively. Enviro Master are well experienced with the Tenancy Services software to ensure that you are meeting your requirements. To ensure you choose the right system for your home or business, one of Enviro Master’s experts will visit to assess your individual situation, offer advice and answer any questions you may have. This consultation is at no cost to the customer and is always provided before a heat pump is installed. Anyone wondering about their eligibility for a subsidised heat pump are welcome to get in touch for details and help with the application process. To find out more, call Enviro Master on (03) 366 0525 or visit their website www.enviromaster.co.nz Keep cosy with RD Petroleum this winter RD Petroleum (RDP) is a familiar sight for farm and rural residents around the Canterbury region, however now days urban residents also enjoy the same excellent customer service for which RDP is known for in rural communities, through their home heating diesel. RDP began its home heating diesel delivery service to the lower South Island’s main urban centres of Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill a number of years ago. Customer demand has continued to increase year upon year, and RDP has responded with specialised improvements to its delivery equipment. The trucks that deliver RDP’s home heating diesel in each urban centre are drawn from the company’s extensive vehicle fleet. This means they have the latest communication and GPS tracking technology on board, so the operations team always know where they are and how far away they are from their next delivery stop. RDP’s home heating diesel trucks come equipped with a specially-designed hose, through which the diesel is pumped from the truck into house tanks. The length of the hose allows the trucks to access tanks without having to enter the property, avoiding damaging the driveway. RDP is the place to go if you require diesel conveniently delivered to your home and as a loyal RDP customer you’re offered discounted pricing and can become eligible for value-added benefits. For all enquiries please phone 0800 44 00 14, or visit the RDP website at https://www.rdp.co.nz/home-heating or signup at apply.rdp.co.nz/home-heating HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ Winter Deals!! 80% SubSidy Warmer KiWi HomeS Programme *Eligibility criteria apply • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 20 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” ATTACK RISING DAMP T. 03 376 4608 E info@foamconcrete.nz W. www.foamconcrete.nz
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