5/6AT News
About OzHarvest.
I would like to share some core & key things that OzHarvest focuses on in their recipes to make them easy to follow for all ages. Such as simplicity, and reusability. OzHarvest recipes are short, simple and immersive, using things the average household may have left over in their fridges and pantries.
I learnt that food can be reused to make delicious meals and snacks in surprisingly simple ways.
The recipe I loved the most, was the pickle. First, we cut the cucumbers in half, then into semi-circles. After that, we made a mixture out of vinegar, salt, sugar and water so the pickles wouldn’t go off in the jars. It did smell like vinegar really badly. When I got home, my parents said I could make burgers on Friday, and put the pickles in them!
Overall, I thought OzHarvest was worth it, even though we were Stuck in a Pickle a few times! (get it?)
By Jackson, 5/6 AT
OzHarvest Cooking
The Ozharvest cooking program has really made me think twice about throwing away foods. For example, did you know that it takes 25 years for lettuce to decompose in a rubbish bag?
I learnt how much food was wasted per year (1.3 billion tonnes of food) and how to make breakfast, lunch and dinner and even the occasional dessert, like peach crumble and peach parfait!
My favourite recipe was peach parfait because it was really easy to make and it was delicious!
By Albie, 5/6 AT
OzHarvest
Now that we have been taking part in the Ozharvest program for four weeks, I would like to say it has definitely been a different experience but a fun one! We have learnt a lot of different skills that we can also use in everyday life. Like draining fruit, measuring and the difference between tablespoons and teaspoons! OzHarvest has not only given us amazing recipes, but they also taught us how to use the foods that you would most likely not eat or forget about. My favourite recipe was the peach parfait. It was so fun to make. It used peaches, oats and yoghurt. It looked really pretty because we layered all the food. It looked like and tasted like we were on a tropical island.
Thank you Ozharvest for teaching us how to reduce waste and for the amazing recipes!
OzHarvest Reflection
I would like to share about how we as a team can work together to make a certain recipe, while also being efficient and reducing food waste.
We have learnt that the OzHarvest program is a non-profit business, and are doing the best they can when it comes to reducing food waste, while also feeding people in need, who don't have that much.
We have also learnt how to make some really nice recipes during this process..
The recipe that was my favourite at the time was the peach parfait because it was the one that tasted the nicest out of all the recipes we did so far.
By Nathan, 5/6 AT
OzHarvest
Throughout the OzHarvest program I have learnt a lot, and had heaps of fun. I have learnt from the OzHarvest program how to reduce food waste. We really take food for granted and it needs to change. Food waste is bad and needs to be stopped.
The recipe I loved the most was the peach crumble, Because it was fun. It had many elements and we got to enjoy it after. The recipe was easy and something you could do at home.
OzHarvest is amazing. You should try it out!
Over all four weeks I have collected a few fun tips and tricks,for when you are cooking.
Number #1, When we are finished with one of our gourmet meals, we have left over ingredients. Well, you could always find another recipe.If it uses up the same ingredients, that is perfect.
Number #2, You know, veggies, the ones in the back of your fridge? Well there’s another use for them. Pickle them!It's easy, fun and tastes great.
Number #3, When you're measuring, it might be tricky. So I’ve got a hack for that. When measuring sticky things like oil or honey, simply spray a bit of baking oil on your measuring cup. Now your sticky substance slides right off.
I hope you enjoyed these fun tricks.
Happy cooking.
By Cristina!
OzHarvest
I would like to share that for 4 weeks ,the food has been tasty and delicious. Plus, it has been fun and interesting.
I have learnt a lot from cooking. I have learnt that you can save a lot of food/money, if you reuse your leftover ingredients. People save a lot more money and can use the extra money for different recipes.
My favourite recipe has to be the peach crumble because it was a crumbly oat topping, with toasted peaches, and a scoop of ice-cream. The best part is that it was fresh out of the oven.
By Rebecca, 5/6 AT :)
