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 Delay a purchase. When you see that tantalizing endcap, tell yourself to make a note and think about it for your next trip. This will eliminate an impulse buy but not deny the possibility of putting the item into your cart next time.

 Don’t overspend. Have a budget in mind before you go and keep a rough total as you shop.

 Choose quality over quantity. In most cases, it’s worth paying more for a high-quality food product (say, cheese) than getting a larger portion of it (more than you may need or be able to use).

 Store food properly. Once you bring the food home, storing it properly helps preserve its quality and safety longer, thereby helping you reduce food waste. ssss1, ssss1, and ssss1 offer you lots of ideas and tips for making food and ingredients last longer. You may be surprised to find out what those best-by dates really mean, or why you shouldn’t store avocadoes near bananas.

There are two kinds of people: those who love leftovers (usually the cooks of the house!), and those who say, meh. I hope this book inspires you to look beyond reheating a plate of turkey and mashed potatoes or a bowl of chili and instead create completely new dishes with those previously cooked ingredients.