However, we need to be more alert with what we eat, as many of the ready meals we find on shelves are shrouded with preservatives and all the nasty stuff you don't want to be consuming. So how else can we ensure we're eating properly? What if there was a better, healthier, and more affordable alternative?
THERE IS, and it's on our uni doorstep. Just outside the students union main building, there exists a food stand in a blue shack known as Thrifty Chef, Operating every Monday from 3-6 PM. Thrifty Chef is the creation of two enterprising food and nutrition students, Pete Kendall and Edward Wilkinson. It single-handedly offers exactly the solution for healthy eating you've been looking for.
What makes Thrifty Chef stand out distinctively, is their dedication to sustainability, simplicity and affordability. Made for students by students. Without a doubt, this is probably their most commendable feature. Their approach to sustainability, minimizing food waste while also prioritizing affordability and nutrition, is truly ingenious.
For only £3, students can purchase a bag containing various fresh ingredients, along with simple, user-friendly and easy-to-understand recipes. This innovative concept blends convenience with mindful eating, benefiting busy students and the environment. Thrifty Chef has successfully integrated sustainability, affordability, and nutritious eating into a single, delightful package.
What makes Thrifty Chef stand out distinctively, is their dedication to sustainability, simplicity and affordability.
What's even better is how simple and easy to make the recipes provided by thrifty chef are, as each meal assortment comes with a unique recipe tailored around the ingredients provided inside the bag.
Procuring their ingredients from nearby markets such as Hector Hall in Grainger Market and The Grocery in Heaton, Thrifty Chef is dedicated to rescuing fresh produce that might otherwise be discarded.
However, it's important to clarify that the term 'go to waste' simply means these ingredients have exceeded their sell-by date, not their quality. As one of the founders, Edward clarifies, 'There is some sorting through the surplus vegetables to ensure customers don’t receive mouldy or spoiled vegetables.' Each item undergoes quality control measures to ensure it's not only edible but also meets the set standards of freshness and quality.
Therefore, with Thrifty Chef being a more affordable and healthier solution, £3 Meal Bag anyone?
