help in the kitchen

Although I've been out of college and married for almost three years, I still haven't perfected my kitchen management skills (maybe they should have offered a class in college?). These two websites have decreased the amount of food and time I waste in the kitchen/grocery store:

Still Tasty - I won't eat anything that I think might be too old (although Chris doesn't seem to mind as much). I end up throwing away food that has an expired date on it, but might still be good to eat. This website tells you how long certain foods are okay to eat beyond the expiration date, how to store them, and how to freeze them (if possible). So I guess I won't throw away my eggs just yet!

Shop N' Cook - I was looking for a program that would help me organize my menus and shopping lists so I could stop wasting time figuring out what I should cook each night. This is a downloadable program that allows you to import your recipes (or download new ones), organize recipes, create shopping lists, and make menus. I organized the shopping list feature to match the layout of the Kroger I shop at so I'm not passing by foods that are on my list and backtracking in the store. You can download a free trial, but it cost about $40 for the version I tried. There similar programs that are online, but this program was cheaper.

Happy cooking!