Melisandre wrote:One reason I buy from a butchers Rebbonk they will slice a joint into portions for you if you ask then you can freeze them in portions onto a zip freezer bag. I also do portions of mince like this.
I find smaller pieces of meat don't cook particularly well. I sometimes cook a joint, cut and freeze, but it just doesn't feel right. A friend will only buy chops and steaks but I think he's missing some great cuts of meat.
Melisandre wrote:I always make sure I buy long dated foods as well.
Absolutely. The goods on a supermarket shelf can vary so much.
Melisandre wrote:Salad will last like lettuce turn it upside down and keep it fully covered with the wrapping.
I'm a fan of Chinese leaves, they seem to last a lot longer, plus I think they're tastier.
Of course it'll fit; you just need a bigger hammer.