I came across beeswax wraps a year ago and loved the idea of storing food in a more sustainable way and to reduce plastic in the kitchen.
I already used glass jars to take lunch to work or store nuts and other food, but felt that sometimes my bag was quite heavy, especially when going out with my daughter as I had her things to carry too.
That’s when I decided to give it a try and make some food wraps. They are light, easy to clean and flexible.
Since then I’ve improved the recipe and I now use a mixture of 3 ingredients: beeswax, pine resin and organic jojoba oil. This formula works much better and the fabric sticks to itself much better.
I have been making food wraps that I sell locally and they can also be found on my shop here.
Below is a brief description of the kits I make:
MATERIALS:
• 100% Cotton African Print
• Beeswax
• Pine Resin
• Organic Jojoba Oil
Beeswax and jojoba oil have natural anti-fungal and antibacterial properties and help to keep your food fresh.
DIMENSIONS:
1x Large: 35x30cm
1x Medium: 25x25cm
1x Small: 17x17cm
Because the food wraps are handmade the sizes are approximate and some irregularities are possible.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Place the wrap over what you want to cover and use the warmth of your hands to help the wax to stick to itself. It’s normal for the wrap to be a little sticky the first times you use it.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse in cold water with a mild soap. Let it air dry, carefully fold or roll and store in a dry cool place. It’s ready to be used again!
Do not use to wrap raw meat or fish.
Keep away from heat sources as it can melt the wax. Do not put your wrap in the oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, hot water, direct sunlight.
Your wrap can last between 6-12 months, depending how often you use it and if you take good care.
As your wrap gets old if it starts cracking you can place on a backing sheet in the oven on medium heat for 1-2 minutes to freshen it up and will last a little longer.
USAGE SUGGESTIONS:
Vegetables or fruit. Perfect to wrap the unused halves e.g. lemon, avocado, apple, butternut squash, broccoli.
Bread or sandwiches.
Block of cheese.
Herbs. Sprinkle with a bit of water and put in the fridge to keep it fresh for longer.
On-the-go snacks and biscuits. Wrap your daily portions of nuts, carrot sticks, cucumber.