Despite a growing awareness of food waste, many well-intentioned home cooks lack the tools to change their habits. This handbook is packed with engaging checklists, simple recipes and practical strategies for reducing food waste. From a scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council come these everyday techniques that call for minimal adjustments of habit, from shopping, portioning, and using a refrigerator properly to simple preservation methods including freezing, pickling, and cellaring. Chock-full of helpful facts and tips, including 20 "use-it-up" recipes and a substantial directory of common foods.