Rachel Bee

I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.

I will buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 1 meal(s).

I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.

In addition to using up my edible food, I will separate and compost my food scraps using backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.

I will try root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.

I will share information about saving food and the actions that I am taking on social media.