Denise Westman

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

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 2 so we eat everything up.

I will try root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

I will try a new technique to have my children try different foods (including veggies!)

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 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 allow green, unripe avocados to ripen on the counter then transfer them to the refrigerator. Once cut, I will keep the pit in and rub the avocado with lemon or oil to reduce browning. I will properly store 6 avocados.

I will talk to 4 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.