I try to batch cook 1-2 large meals that everyone in the family likes. This lessens the likely hood that food would be wasted. I have also made it a habit of

I try to batch cook 1-2 large meals that everyone in the family likes. This lessens the likely hood that food would be wasted. I have also made it a habit of freezing half the meet or seafood when I buy in larger quantities. It is good to label when you freeze something as there is still a shelf life. I remember several years back there was a post on HN about a food expiration database that showed true dates food was good until. Many times the sell by date is not the same as the good until date.