Marjorie Otto

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 resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

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 scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 2 so we eat everything up.

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

I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.

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.