How I did it: I bought less from the supermarket, bought all my fresh stuff from the farmer's market or local greengrocers and cooked from scratch (which I was doing anyway). Basically I just resisted the temptation for a lazy supper or lunch and either went without altogether or got creative in the kitchen. The hardest thing was resisting chocolate from the vending machine in work when I was hungry and stressed. I always make sure I have fruit and sweet oatcakes with me and I leave my wallet at home.

Lessons & tips: have a well stocked storecupboard
avoid the supermarket
don't take money to work for lunch
buy a good cookbook for quick meals to avoid the temptation to buy a ready meal
go to the farmer's market, chat with the farmer and buy his mucky vegetables

Resources: Rivercottage.net
Soil Assocation
Slow Food

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Oct 17, 2009, 10:54AM PDT | 0 comments | 4 cheers