Rachel Giemza

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 learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

I will buy loose produce or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need, instead of buying pre-packed quantities.

I will intentionally buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.

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 only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.