Category Archives: Ways to Use Leftovers

Experts Say 30-50% of Food is Thrown Away

I find this incredibly disturbing:   A new report shows the average American throws away 33 pounds of food each month. That’s about $40 worth, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, which plans to publish the report on food … Continue reading

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Fresh Lemon & Lime juice – Easy way to always have it on hand!

Quick Tip: Freeze Whole Lemons and Limes Here’s a super-easy way to ensure you’ve always got fresh lemon and lime juice on hand when you need it. The next time you see lemons or limes on sale, buy an extra … Continue reading

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Brown Bag Lunch Ideas

Spending $8 each workday on lunch adds up to $40 a week, or $160 a month, just to eat out every day. Yikes! Is it worth it? And is it just lunch or is it also a cup of coffee … Continue reading

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Don’t Throw That Away!

When we talk about ways to cut cost on our grocery bill, we sometimes forget to consider the amount of money we throw away every day on wasted food.  It’s estimated that Americans generally scrap one third of all the food … Continue reading

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