"It’s not just about clearing out my store cupboards, although I do tend to have some surplus that I’m happy to share. It’s an opportunity to be mindful of what those who depend on the food hampers might need."

Plus: Boxing clever with grocery shopping and supermarket clearance apps like Aldi's TooGoodtoGo

"I cannot and do not compromise on my chosen tea brand. I am not going to say what that choice is for fear of causing an inter-county incident."

"All of what I create on social media is free, but buying the newspaper or taking out a paid subscription to irishexaminer.com still seems infuriating to some."

"I know that my tried and tested methods for feeding my family well for less work. Sometimes it can be a process that involves 4 steps forward and 2 steps back before continuing on the path I have chosen."

"The days where nothing has been set in the diary can rapidly descend to a binge of screentime or cost us a fortune trying to keep them amused."

Plus: the joy of missing out, my apple crumble cake and the importance of keeping time

Plus these coffee ground biscuits are a tasty way to reduce food waste

Plus a recipe for pizza-flavoured muffins and some praise for the humble apron 

Plus: the joys of potato starch - a miracle ingredient for crispy coatings and golden colour