Approved by the Management!

So, they're happy with my delivery, and I must confess - so am I! The concept behind Approved Foods is not a new one. Food that is close to or just beyond it's expiry date is sold off at a considerable discount to normal retail price. They're not selling perishables - it's mostly dried, jarred and tinned goods. 4 jars of mayola vegan lemon mayo for £2, cases of pinto beans, broth mix and TVP for a pound each, cases of raisin and dried blueberry pouches for a penny each etc. etc. I was pleasantly surprised how much on their site was suitable for vegetarians and vegans and if you can get yourself past the psychological barrier of 'best before' dates, there's nothing to stop you making a considerable saving while stocking up some reliable storecupboard staples. I have enough broth mix for the next year - we all love Scotch broth here! - and enough pinto beans for the next three months. I've already tried them in a creamy chickpea-pinto hummus. Verdict? Delicious! Same cooking and soaking time and same great flavour, plus it worked out cheaper to buy it this way than at the Indian Supermarket which is my next cheapest option. And for anyone who cares about branding, the majority of these were Sainsburys products, so a well-known, reliable UK name.