Mikaela Isaacson

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

I will store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 1 batches.

I will intentionally buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping.Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

I will plan an Eat the Leftovers night by creating a tasty “smorgasbord" or using a recipe that repurposes leftovers. I will eat 1 meals using leftovers.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.

I will download and use an app that helps me track and manage my food.

I will track the food that my household of 1 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.