There’s one simple habit that can make winter life easier, cheaper, and less wasteful: using your freezer well. Think of your freezer as more than just a place for ice cream and frozen peas.  It’s your back-up dinner plan, your budget stretcher, and your secret weapon against food waste, all in one, writes Love Food Hate Waste. Freezing food is one of the easiest ways to make the most of what you buy. From leftovers to excess fruits and vegetables, you can save them from ending up in the bin. Pop leftovers straight in the freezer, and you’ve instantly saved a future meal. The same goes for ingredients, whether it’s reduced to clear meat, a glut of seasonal veggies, or bread that’s on its last day. Freezing gives you more time to use what you have, rather than rushing (or forgetting) and wasting it. It also makes a real difference to your wallet.…