Lots of my recipes recently have involved ways to use up bread. This is because bread is one of the most wasted foods in the U.K. We waste around 90,000 tonnes of bread each year as a nation. 36% of that wastage comes from people not eating their crusts – something I am 100% guilty of! Here’s how to make […]
What do you buy from the reduced shelf? When there are loads of yellow stickers on offer it can be tempting to grab them all and hope for the best. However, it is worth making sure you pick up items that you will genuinely use before they become inedible. In this post, I’ll be talking about the things I always […]
Making breadcrumbs is one of the easiest ways to use up the end of a loaf of bread that has gone a bit stale. I like to add flavour by adding garlic and herbs and plenty of salt and pepper to season. Breadcrumbs make an excellent topping for a multitude of dishes, my favourites being a macaroni cheese. Here’s how […]
This post was inspired by a lovely lady on Instagram who I follow because she posts lots of fabulous second-hand clothing. I love shopping for second-hand clothes and I’d say around 80% of my wardrobe now consists of items I’ve purchased either from charity shops or Depop and Vinted. While I’m not usually one for following fashion, shop your own […]
Best before-end dates on eggs actually cause lots of food waste so this post is going to look at all the ways you can keep your eggs fresher for longer and how to test your eggs for freshness, so you’ll know if they are okay to eat.
Hi, I’m Fiona and Savvy in Somerset is my award winning Personal Finance blog where I cover all things money saving, side hustles and getting the most out of the cash you have.
From saving on staycations to finding the best times for yellow stickers, I encourage readers to think more positively when it comes to their finances.
Winner of Best Frugal and Thrift Blog at the 2018 and 2019 SHOMO Awards.
