'By making these simple swaps, we can continue to support Irish producers on a tight budget'

Plus — Caitríona Redmond's chocolate and caramel banana bread recipe

Plus my lemon pudding and the importance of seasonal food

Plus my 2024 resolutions and food predictions

Plus: how to go about sharing the load on Christmas Day

"It’s not just about clearing out my store cupboards, although I do tend to have some surplus that I’m happy to share. It’s an opportunity to be mindful of what those who depend on the food hampers might need."

Plus: Boxing clever with grocery shopping and supermarket clearance apps like Aldi's TooGoodtoGo

"I cannot and do not compromise on my chosen tea brand. I am not going to say what that choice is for fear of causing an inter-county incident."

"All of what I create on social media is free, but buying the newspaper or taking out a paid subscription to irishexaminer.com still seems infuriating to some."

"I know that my tried and tested methods for feeding my family well for less work. Sometimes it can be a process that involves 4 steps forward and 2 steps back before continuing on the path I have chosen."