Working behind the scenes for many years, I’ve seen just how much gets thrown out afterwards. From infusions and syrups, to dozens of kilograms of citrus husks, bars and restaurants throw away mounds of perfectly recyclable produce. Here are some of my favourite ways to give ingredients a second chance at life.

A clarified milk punch is a way of having a drink that has that silky smoothness of a milky drink without the heaviness. I’ve seen a heap of cream or milk punches, but not that many utilising flavoured milks. So of course, I went in with strawberry milk.

PJ’s “Show Us Your Roots” Auckland Finals Winner.