South African people love to cook, and we tend to prepare way too much food. Whether it is just for ourselves or for a group of guests, there always seems to be more food left than can be eaten in a reasonable time. Unfortunately, mostly that food just ends up in the trash can. Many South Africans won’t even have a proper festive meal due to poverty, and it is up to each of us to ensure that we don’t waste food unnecessarily. Here are some handy tips for reducing food waste this festive season – and it’s actually easy enough to do during the whole year!
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