Mary Ofstie

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

I will bring my grocery list that accounts for what I already have in my fridge and cupboards and only purchase the items on that list.

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 2 meals.

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

I will plan an Eat the Leftovers night by creating a tasty “smorgasbord" or using a recipe that repurposes leftovers. I will eat 5 meals using leftovers.

I will set aside time to prepare 2 meals in advance.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 1.

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

I will keep notes on all the food that my household of 1 throws out so I can learn how what we're wasting, how much, and why it goes to waste.