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2. Open your curtains fully for free solar heating. 

Particularly on sunny Winter days – let the sunshine in to warm up the house a bit.

3. Make your own nut milk.

Make your own nut milk to avoid cartons – It’s a smart, low-waste habit 🌱 — and it’s easier than most people think.

Here’s a simple, no-carton way to make your own nut milk at home.

🥛 Basic Nut Milk (Almond / Cashew / Hazelnut)

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw nuts
  (almonds need soaking; cashews don’t)

• 3–4 cups cold water

• Pinch of salt (optional)

• Optional flavour: vanilla, dates, cinnamon

Method

1️⃣ Soak

• Almonds / hazelnuts: 8–12 hours, then rinse

• Cashews: optional (30 min or not at all)

2️⃣ Blend

• Add nuts + water to a blender

• Blend 30–60 seconds until smooth

3️⃣ Strain

• Pour through a nut-milk bag, muslin, or clean tea towel

• Squeeze gently into a bowl

4️⃣ Store

• Keep in a glass jar in the fridge

• Lasts 3–4 days

⚡ Quick No-Strain Option

Use cashews:

• 1 cup cashews + 3 cups water

• Blend very smooth

• Drink as-is — no straining needed

Great for coffee and cereal.

♻️ What to Do with the Pulp

• Add to porridge or smoothies

• Bake into crackers or energy balls

• Mix into granola

• Freeze for later use

Zero waste 👍

💡 Tips

• Adjust water for thickness (less = creamier)

• Shake before use (no emulsifiers)

• Use cold water for best flavour

• Toast nuts lightly after soaking for a richer taste

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