Joan's points
- 0 TODAY
- 35 THIS WEEK
- 205 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0minutespent learning
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Joan's actions
Shopping
Buy From A Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 1 meals.
Storage
Properly store meat
I will store 1 meat item(s) properly to ensure that they don't go bad before I can eat them.
Storage
Learn About Food Storage
I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.
Storage
Organize My Refrigerator
I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.
Planning
Find your meal planning personality
I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.
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 1 veggie snacks.
Planning
Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays
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.
Cooking
Make Soup Broth
I will store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 1 batches.
Storage
Rotate My Foods
When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.
Participant Feed
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Joan Claude 10/09/2026 10:32 AMI made broth from leftovers from a rotisserie chicken I bought at Costco!-
H McCrillis 10/10/2026 6:07 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONShoppingWhat food items do you prefer buying from a farmers market than a grocery store? Why?
Joan Claude 10/09/2026 10:29 AMVegetables always taste better coming directly from a farmer vs. purchasing them from a store.