By Janelle Bloom from her book 'Fast, Fresh and Fabulous'

Storage tips
Recent research shows us that Australians are still wasting $6 billion of food each year (close to 140 kilo per person per year!), enough to feed the entire nation for three weeks. I think there are many reasons and one is we don’t know how to store food to prolong its good quality.

Ham: if you have ham on the bone, wrap it in greaseproof paper then foil and into ham bag or pillow slip you don’t intend to use again. If sliced ham wrap in greaseproof paper then foil and into airtight container in cool part fridge – don’t use plastic this causes ham to sweat turning it off quickly.

Fresh herbs: when you get them home trim bases like you would flowers and put into a glass or jug with 2cm cold water, put a freezer bag over top & keep in fridge – they will keep at least 1 week.

Cheese: block cheese again is best wrapped in greaseproof or wax paper then foil, this slows the moisture loss which is often why it goes mouldy!