[lgstarr]

My solution goes against what everyone seems to recommend about shopping: I am against buying food in big weekly shopping trips. The healthiest food is the freshest food, number one (it tastes better and it's also much safer). Secondly, buying in small amounts as needed eliminates a lot of waste! It's also good for people with spontaneous lifestyles. (I think it is how people shop in Europe--or used to, at least.) If you live far away from markets then I suppose it won't work though. It's also good because you end up eating what you are in the mood for and not what you thought you'd like a week ago. I could go on, but you get the point. I think this helps stop wasting food--it sure does for me!
--Linda