RIPENED FRUITInstead of throwing away your fruit after it begins to go soft, blitz it in the blender to create a nutritious smoothie instead. Don't throw them away. You can also add leftover nuts to salads for a bit of crunch and texture. HERBSRather than throwing away wilting herbs, you can make a delicious pesto with the help of some more leftovers in the form of nuts and olive oil. CARROT TOPSInstead of throwing away the tops of carrots, use the greens for soup stock.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 09, 2017 02:26 UTC