Preparing for holiday parties can be overwhelming. My favorite place to start is with planning my menu and making my shopping list. This year, I tried to incorporate tech into my strategy. I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

Wasted food costs the average family of four $3,000 a year. A major reason for that waste is poor inventory management at home. Remember to check your stock before you shop!

I have 10 people coming for a holiday party, how much food do I need? According to the Food Network, “each adult will consume 1 pound of...