Laura Hansel

I will track the food that my household of 2 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.

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

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 observe how much my family members eat and learn how many portions will match our life stages and appetites.

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

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

I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

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