virgian hughes

When life gives you lemons (or any other citrus peels), use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

Utilize beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems to make a delicious pesto, sauce, or dressing. I will try 10 root-to-leaf recipes.

Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers. Resist impulse buys by shopping with a full stomach. Eat a snack or a meal before going grocery shopping.

Purchase local, seasonal produce, which will likely stay fresh longer as it was picked more recently than supermarket produce.

I will meal prep 2 meals.

Missing an ingredient for a recipe? Check this list to find the best substitutes.

Sign up for the San Diego Food System Alliance Newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening in the region

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will visit my nearest farmers market to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

The freezer is your friend! Store any leftover food in the freezer for a quick weekday meal or freeze fruits that are getting ripe to use for a delicious smoothie later. I will freeze 4 food item(s).

Five bananas for $1 is a good deal only if you eat all five. Many stores offer the sale price even if you buy less than the stated quantity.

For each day during the food waste tracking week, record your food waste. This action accepts one entry per day, so be sure to enter one total for food waste across all of your meals, or weigh all of your food waste once at the end of each day. Please use ounces for unit of measurement.