S.M., Honiara.

May I spread the good news about the economies that can be derived from a very simple piece of kitchen equipment: the spatula. Not only will it ensure that every last drop of cake mix is saved but it also has a knock on effect of saving soap and water in the washing up bowl – which lasts a lot longer since it doesn’t get clogged up with bits of food. Every last scrap of food on plates gets scraped into the chicken or dog bowl.