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This mindset shift can help you get better at using up your leftovers

Saturday, June 27, 2026


Title: How to reduce food waste with leftover storage and preparation techniques

Summary: Cookbook authors recommend several methods to reduce leftover food waste, including designated storage containers and specific cooking techniques. Suggested approaches include labeling or organizing leftovers by expiration date and repurposing food scraps in new recipes. These practices can help households use more of their purchased food.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/27/nx-s1-5786564/4-ways-get-creative-with-your-leftovers-save-money-on-food

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