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Sustainable Shopping List Meal Challenge - Activity Instructions

Your parents/caregivers put a lot of effort into planning what you are going to eat every night. Tonight it’s your turn to be the chef! Plan your budget, choose a recipe and go shopping for ingredients. Is there any way you could source ingredients locally/sustainably to save money and the environment?

Safety advice: Kids will need supervision in the kitchen if they are going to cook their meal.

Step 1.

What’s your favourite meal? Look up a recipe for this online or in a book and write down a shopping list of ingredients you will need. Check the fridge and cupboards to see what items you already have at home and if they are within their due by dates. Tick those off your list. Anything else, you will need to buy fresh.

Step 2.

A budget of about $10 per person, per meal, is a good place to start when planning your food for the week. Grab your supermarket catalogue or look up an online version. Go through and find your ingredients and write down the price on your list.

Remember, you need to feed everyone in your house! Make sure the recipe makes enough for everyone. Otherwise you may need to double the ingredients. And don’t forget to take into account any dietary requirements or you could make someone very sick.

Step 3.

Is the shopping list within your budget of $10 per person? If you have some money leftover, you might be able to buy some ice cream or other dessert. If your recipe is over budget, you need to think about how to lower the cost. Consider buying cheaper brands of the products you want to use, or if you may be able to get some products from other sources. Look out for items on sale and think about whether the item will last for several more meals.

Taking It Further

If your parent/caregiver is happy to take you to the shops, ask a lot of questions about how to pick ripe fruit and vegetables. Try to pay at the register with cash so you can check whether the cashier gives you the right change.

Then you might even be allowed in the kitchen to cook your meal. There are lots of videos on YouTube showing you the right techniques. Just remember to be careful with knives, boiling water and steam.

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