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Good food deserves to be eaten.
The USDA estimates that 30 to 40 percent of the US food supply is wasted. A few small habits keep more of it on your plate and more money in your pocket.
First in, first out
Move older food to the front of the fridge and pantry so it gets eaten first.
Freeze your bread
Slice it and freeze it. Toast straight from frozen, one slice at a time.
Herbs in water
Stand soft herbs in a glass of water like flowers. They last days longer.
Soup night
Once a week, turn the last of the vegetables into soup. Everything goes.
Read the date right
"Best by" is about quality, not safety. Look, smell and taste before you toss.
Shop your kitchen first
Check what you have before you shop. The tool above makes it a game.
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Do I need everything on the list?
No. Meals are sorted by how much you already have. Salt, pepper and water are assumed, and missing ingredients are marked so you can decide.
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They are simple, everyday home cooking: dishes made with affordable pantry staples. More recipes are on the way.
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