Kim Mitchell

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.

Rescue limpy produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking in an ice bath.

Place cut carrots and celery in jars filled with water to keep them fresh, crisp and easy to grab for up to a week. I will properly store 1 veggie snacks.

Grocery shop more often, and buy fresh foods in smaller quantities.

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.

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

Use a portion size guide to ensure appropriate portions when cooking. I will cook 1 portion-appropriate meals.

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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 2 food item(s).