James Whelan Butchers has partnered with Too Good To Go ahead of Christmas to show shoppers how to make the most of their leftovers.
This Christmas, 57% of Irish adults will have leftover food after Christmas dinner, equating to approximately one million households nationally, according to research commissioned by Too Good To Go.
Noting this, James Whelan Butchers is a perfect partner for the food surplus app, as the butcher employs a nose-to-tail eating philosophy, and so it has issued some tips for families ahead of the festive season.
First, keep roast meats, pies and other festive dishes in the freezer to enjoy after the holidays.
Repurpose leftovers creatively – make soups, pies, sandwiches, or whatever takes your fancy with last night’s dinner.
Invite friends, family and neighbours over to enjoy surplus food, to ensure it doesn’t go to waste while catching up with loved ones.
Finally, make sure food is stored correctly in properly sealed containers, to help preserve freshness and flavour.
With these steps, Irish households can ensure they enjoy Christmas dinner beyond the day itself, saving money in addition to preventing food waste.
‘Nothing Is Wasted’
Speaking about saving food, butcher Pat Whelan said, “With a little planning and creativity, leftovers can be given a makeover.
“Leftover roast beef makes an epic sandwich with a little watercress and a good dollop of mustard.
“Leftover turkey makes a comforting turkey curry – just add some spices, onion, tomatoes and cream.
“And for those lucky enough to have some heritage ham left over, simply dish it up in a pasta salad with cheese, spring onion, grapes and mayo – delicious.
“At James Whelan Butchers, we’ve always honoured and made the most of every part of the animal. Nothing is wasted.
“In fact, our Golden Fork, Great Taste award-winning beef dripping is handmade from suet that had previously been wasted and disregarded.
“Now you can use it to roast the tastiest potatoes, sear your steak, or just slather it onto some toast with a sprinkle of sea salt.”
Too Good To Go’s Machaela O Leary added, “Many households are already taking positive steps – freezing, sharing and repurposing leftovers.
“The festive season is the perfect time to embrace these habits and discover how easy it can be to reduce food waste.”
