Markeita Simmons

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

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 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.