Rene Gelecinskyj

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

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

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.