SMARTER COOKING
Advice from the expert... Paul Trewartha, chef and owner of the Rustic Chef street food eaterie in Oakengates. Local chef Paul Trewartha launched The Rustic Chef in Oakengates two years ago, with a £10,000 start-up grant from Telford & Wrekin Council. Since then, his business has gone from strength- to-strength, as well as winning two High Street Hero awards. So, we asked Paul for his top tips for eating well on a budget: on a budget
Top tips from The Rustic Chef
4. Avoid waste: Leftover vegetables, or ones at the end of their shelf life, are perfect for making soups and stews. 5. Heat what you need: Only boil the water that you need. A full kettle costs a lot more to boil than a cup’s worth. 6. Go veggie for a day: Meat-free days are a great way to save money, and are better for the environment too.
1. Plan ahead: Plan meals in advance and shop in one go, but keep an eye on those best before dates. 2. Own brands: Buy own brand products; they’re cheaper, but just as nutritious. 3. Bulk buy: Buy a big bag of potatoes. Bulk buying is a cheaper and there’s lots you can do with the humble spud, whether it’s baking, mashing, chipping, making a cheese and potato pie, or just boiling them.
Emergency food parcels If you are in financial crisis and don’t have money for food or toiletries, you may be able to get a food parcel until your next payment. Food parcels are available from Telford Crisis Support and Telford Interfaith Council. Each provides around four days’ worth of food and supplies.
Scan the QR code to find more information about Telford’s Food Banks
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