karen vetsch

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

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

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

I will freeze 4 leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!

I will attend a free Cooking Matters workshop on November 9th at 6 p.m.

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.