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Sandy Caster

Kenny Neighborhood

Sandy's points

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  • 115 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.2
    pounds
    food waste prevented

Sandy's actions

Storage

Properly Store Leafy Greens

I will roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 1 bunches of leafy greens.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Cooking

Taste Test Trial

When I try a new food or recipe, I will only make a small amount first to make sure my household likes it.

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Cooking

Use the Edible Portion

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Properly Store Veggie Snacks

I will put carrots and celery in jars filled with water to keep them fresh, crisp, and easy to grab for up to a week. I will properly store 2 veggie snacks.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Properly store potatoes

I will store 4 potato(es) in a cool dark place and eat them within two weeks to prevent them from sprouting.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Create a Household Favorites List

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Storage

Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Attend an Event

I will attend an event from the Save Food, Spend Less Challenge - Calendar of Events.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Storage
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. What are some foods you would like to preserve and enjoy later?

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    Sandy Caster 10/06/2026 5:21 PM
    I pickled some peppers from my garden. These would be great in a grilled cheese sandwich or tuna salad. Next, I'd like to pickle some onions and jalapeños and add them to my burgers.