A report launched at @nourishscotland today by @MairiGougeon highlights some of the steps Scottish Government is taking to make Scotland a #GoodFoodNation 👩‍🍳 Read the full report here gov.scot/publications/g…

FST 18: Give stale bread a second wind by using it in your baking and cooking! Stale bread is perfect for making french toast in the morning or for roasting croutons to put on top of salads. Our favorite use for stale bread is to make bread pudding! #HolidayCooking

FST 19: No one’s perfect, and food waste happens. So when it does- #compost it!

Why #compost? It keeps food waste out of the landfill- where it releases methane gas as it decomposes. #Composting also produces a fertilizer that adds nutrients and moisture to soil. It’s a #winwin!

One way to #compost #foodwaste is to do it yourself by building an outdoor compost bin. After letting food waste and other organic matter sit in the bin for a few months, you can use the compost as fertilizer for your garden.

Another way is by joining a composting service where a company collects your food waste over intervals of time. According to #ZeroWasteScotland, 80% of Scottish households have access to food waste #recycling. Research what composting opportunities your community offers.

Scotland’s ⅓ by 2025 food waste reduction goal can’t be reached by one person or organization, it requires a conjoined effort by all Scottish citizens and businesses. Every little contribution matters- and that’s why we’re here to help! #ThursdayMotivation

How does #Scotland plan to reduce its food waste by ⅓ in 6 years? This last April, the Scottish Government published a #FoodWasteReductionActionPlan.

The plan lays out how the Scottish Government will reduce unnecessary demand for food, promote #sustainable production of food, store and cook food so that it is less likely to be wasted, increase #foodrecycling rates, and make better use of #foodwaste as an organic resource.

Becoming a #GoodFoodNation is all about promoting sustainable economic growth for #Scotland’s food industries and improving the #health of the consumer. Sounds brilliant! Scottish Government

How is #Scotland going to become a #GoodFoodNation? Scottish Government’s Recipe for Success and Good Food Nation publications outline its plan.

To become a #GoodFoodNation, Scottish Government in the process of implementing plans to (1) regulate food nutrition standards and (2) reduce food insecurity so that everyone in Scotland has access to #healthyfood.

To become a #GoodFoodNation, Scottish Government is working to make (4) food production and consumption more #sustainable, including efforts to reduce #foodwaste!

#lastbutnotleast, to become a #GoodFoodNation, @scotgoc is working so that (5) Scottish companies in the food industry pride themselves on serving #highqualityfood and creating a happy and healthy work environment.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year🎄❄️🥂 That’s why our upcoming #foodsavingtips are dedicated to helping you out this #holidayseason! Stay on the lookout for our #foodsaving recipes and tips to help you #savemoney and #savetime this holiday season!

Looking for a way to give your #holiday brussel sprouts a #makeover? A great way to use leftover potato and carrot skins is to mix them with shredded brussel sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then bake it in the oven. It will make a delicious side to any #holidaymeal! 🎄

FST 21: #Cranberrysauce is a #Christmasdinner must! But did you know that there’s lots of different ways you can enjoy cranberry sauce?

One way to use leftover #cranberrysauce is to #bake with it! Use it to make muffins or swirl it inside cheesecake. And if all else fails, use it as a topping on a bowl of icecream!

#Cranberrysauce is delicious when it’s used as a glaze on grilled meat. It’s also great when paired with Brie cheese on a cheese board or on a sandwich! #yum

If you’re looking to make a #holidaydrink, add blended #cranberrysauce to a vodka or gin cocktail for a fun #festive twist!