Laura Ryan
10/09/2026 8:49 AM
Used leftover beets, carrots and potatoes to make soup instead of forgetting about them in the fridge.
October 1 - October 31, 2026
Laura 's points
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 57 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
Laura 's actions
Cooking
Reimagine Leftovers
I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.
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.
Kids
Get Involved in the Kitchen
I will involve my 1 children in meal planning, prepping and cooking activities.
Storage
Create an Eat First Area
I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 3.
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.
Planning
Make Time for Meal Prep
I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.
Storage
Properly store potatoes
I will store 1 potato(es) in a cool dark place and eat them within two weeks to prevent them from sprouting.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCookingHow have you modified what you do with leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKidsShare about a successful planning or cooking activity you have done as a family!
Laura Ryan 10/09/2026 8:47 AMI was inspired to make Borsch with my daughter, she was so proud she couldn't wait to serve it to her dad. She also ate 2 bowls and she is usually very anti vegetable but she loved it (and I loved watching her eat good food!) We also froze half the batch for another day =)