Off to University? Learn to Cook!
Take away food is expensive and often unhealthy.
When you are flying the nest and it can be hard to eat well with the pressure of fast food and meal deals. Not only are they expensive and usually high in fat and sugar, they will eat into your budget. Cooking yourself makes sense.
Top Tips for beginner cooks.
Try simple recipes that are not too complicated
Learn to cook basic recipes such as a ragu, from which you can make lots of different recipes.
Plan meals in advance, this means you will not be deciding what to eat when you are hungry! Or be shopping for food when you are hungry, you will spend so much more!!
Cook together. This will make your budget go further and is great for making new friends.
Cook extra and freeze. A freezer is great for reducing waste by saving leftovers or cooking double portions to save time.
With the average meal deal around £4 making a packed lunch could save over £15 per week by getting organised and making your own.
Want to gain some skills? Want to eat well with fantastic recipes on a budget? Why not join a Strive and Survive classes? Our classes are currently online and like our in-person classes, student can ask questions as they cook along. or maybe book a private class.
This is a perfect gift! Contact us for details.
Private classes available
We can tailor classes for individual needs and learn to create recipes for a to suit you and your skill level.