Adopted a blog cooking tip!

I saw a tip on another blog that I thought I would try out. I often buy the cheap cooking bacon packs at £1.72 kg it is a great bargain but you don't know what you will get - thick, thin, smoked, etc. Although the supermarket I use generally includes bits of bacon of good quality (other supermarkets are available!)

A blogger suggested taking it apart on buying and re-packing into smaller parcels ready for use. It has proved a great idea - my last lot on spreading out contained four nice rasher pieces for breakfasts which I flattened out and put aside. I made 6 diced/minced portions of 3 or 4 oz each which are ideal for making quiche, bacon and potato bakes, adding to cauli cheese, or a base for a minestrone soup. Previously the pack would lurk in the fridge getting used up as and when - sometimes a bit generously and sometimes a bit got wasted. Now I think I am getting full value!

Great tip - one I am adopting into my kitchen routine.