Lisa McLearen

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.

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

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.

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 2 meals.

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

I will download and use an app that helps me track and manage my food.

I will track the food that my household of 2 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

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.