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To keep nuts, seeds and shredded coconut super-fresh, store them in the freezer. No need to thaw before using.
If you want to use less oil in cooking, try heating a small amount of oil before cooking foods as hot oil becomes thinner and less will go further.
Fresh herbs can be dried in the microwave. Simply remove stems, place herbs between two paper towels, and microwave on full power for 1 minute.
If you drink a 600ml bottle of soft drink every day, that's the same as having 480 teaspoons of sugar in a month. This adds up to 2kg of sugar each month.
If you use grated cheese often, you can grate a block of cheese and keep it in the freezer in a plastic bag.
Healthy, easy and low-cost snacks for children include fresh fruit, yoghurt and sliced vegetables. Try swapping out the biscuits, cakes and lollies for these easy options.
You could save $60 a month if you switch your daily can of soft drink for tap water.
If you have too many fresh chillies, put them whole (not chopped) in a plastic bag and freeze them. To use them, take out as many as you need and chop or de-seed as you would for fresh chillies.
Milk powder mixed with water is a cheaper alternative to fresh milk. If you’ve tried it and still prefer fresh milk on your cereal, consider switching to powdered milk for recipes using milk.
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