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The Good Life
with Amy French
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Find simple and practical ways to reduce waste and live a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
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Amy French
3 min read
Seedy Cracker Mix
Zero waste crackers have been a struggle for me BUT making these seedy crackers from a mix of healthy seeds and no grains or oils couldn'
Amy French
4 min read
Whole Butternut Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Want a no waste recipe that uses an entire Pumpkin? This whole butternut pumpkin soup recipe is a brilliant way to make sure you use every b
Amy French
4 min read
Mock Chocolate Brownie Cake (Grain Free, Sugar Free, Zero Waste)
These Zero Waste super healthy and totally delicious chocolate brownies are grain free, sugar free, gluten free AND Package Free.
So simpl
Amy French
3 min read
Chocolate Banana Spelt Cookies (Egg-Free)
These Chocolate Banana Spelt cookies are packed with flavour and are a healthy nude food lunch box snack. Spelt is a nutritious alternative
Amy French
3 min read
Mini Cheese and Carrot Muffins - Zero Waste Snack
These mini savoury muffins are so quick and easy to make and are a great package free, zero waste lunchbox snack that is healthy.
I love tha
Amy French
6 min read
Simple Home Baked Ginger Bread Recipe
Making last minute gingerbread cookies or gingerbread men is totally possible and here is a super simple gingerbread recipe you can make low
Amy French
4 min read
Easy Ways To Use Food Scraps
Looking for some easy ways to rescue your food, or use up some common food scraps? It's easier than you think and here are a few simple
Amy French
7 min read
How To Make Zero Waste Soup
Soup is the perfect way to cook zero waste and I'm sharing my secret methods of using scraps and potential food waste to make delicious
Amy French
5 min read
How To Fix Crystallised Honey (7 Options)
Here are 7 great ways to deal with crystallised honey rather than throw it out.
There is no need to EVER throw away honey, and you can brin
Amy French
4 min read
Sultana Cranberry Muffin Mix in a Jar
Cake mix packets are so tempting to buy but with convenience, comes extra packaging and cost. This zero waste Muffin mix recipe in a jar is
Amy French
4 min read
Figs: Eat Grow Forage
Figs are one of those underrated fruits that have a lot to offer. Here are recipes to enjoy them plus how to get hold of figs or grow your o
Amy French
4 min read
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These healthy, delicious chocolate muffins with zucchini are easy to bake and a perfect indulgent snack or zero waste lunchbox treat.
Amy French
3 min read
Summer Radishes and Recipe Ideas
Growing radishes in the hot Aussie summer isn't recommended, yet I can't help but feel a little disappointed with this morning's
Amy French
2 min read
Chamomile and Lemon Balm Tea: Fresh From the Garden
There's nothing quite like picking beautifully fresh ingredients like Chamomile Flowers and Lemon Balm from the garden at the exact time
Amy French
2 min read
Banana Ice-cream Recipe Cheat (Zero Waste too!)
If you're looking for simple zero waste snacks, then you can't go past this banana ice-cream cheat. All you need is a freezer and ba
Amy French
3 min read
Home Cooked Baked Beans Recipe
Home cooked baked beans is a lovely simple dish and true comfort food.
Beans & legumes are simple to cook and are cheap, nutritious and
Amy French
3 min read
8 Tips for a Zero Waste Pantry
8 Quick tips for creating your own zero waste pantry of bulk foods, that won't break the budget and will help you organise your food sto
Amy French
4 min read
Simple Muesli Bars to Bake at Home (Skip the Plastic)
Home made muesli bars are a simple zero waste snack to include in school lunch boxes to avoid single-use plastics. This recipe is very easy
Amy French
3 min read
DIY Coffee Filter Hack
Make your own zero waste coffee filter. Yes, you can make a great coffee without coffee pods, plungers or coffee machines. This was a littl
Amy French
3 min read
Banana Buckwheat Pancakes (Zero Waste , Grain-free)
Forget buying pancake mix in plastic containers or bags. This zero waste pancake recipe is healthy, delicious AND simple to make. Cooking pl
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