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Thuvan's points

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  • 49 THIS WEEK
  • 592 TOTAL

participant impact

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    26
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
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    11
    pounds
    food waste prevented
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    1.0
    hour
    volunteered
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    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended

Thuvan's actions

Cooking

Make Soup Broth

I will store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 2 batches.

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Community

Attend an Event

I will attend an event from the Save Food, Spend Less Challenge - Calendar of Events.

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Storage

Make Smoothies

I will freeze fruits and veggies, such as overripe bananas or avocados, to use later in smoothies.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer to Rescue Food

I will volunteer 2 hours to support existing community food waste reduction and recovery efforts like gleaning or for a food bank.

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Cooking

Cook From Snout to Tail

I will try a recipe that utilizes parts of an animal that are typically wasted (skin, bones, organs, etc.).

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Cooking

Reimagine Leftovers

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.

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Cooking

Taste Test Trial

When I try a new food or recipe, I will only make a small amount first to make sure my household likes it.

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Cooking

Cook Just Enough

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 5 so we eat everything up.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Kids

Share Meals at Restaurants

I will plan to share meals with my 1 kids if I know they will not eat full restaurant portions.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


  • Thuvan Vuong's avatar
    Thuvan Vuong 10/12/2026 6:12 PM
    Spring roll is a dish that can be easily finished off the leftovers in the fridge.

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 10/13/2026 4:58 AM
      That is a great idea! Thank you for the meal plan this week.

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/10/2026 8:51 PM
    It's the Autumn now but the weather in Minnesota is still hot, peaking at 89 F . We did not decide to cook and went out for lunch.

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/09/2026 8:24 PM
    No meat on the New Moon day 🌱
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking
    Have you ever made soup broth from scratch before? What kinds of vegetables do you have on hand to put in?

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/07/2026 7:03 AM
    Yes, I have made soup broth from scratch before. I usually use vegetables such as carrots, onions, celery root , garlic, and corn. Sometimes I also add green onions, cabbage, or tomatoes for extra flavor.



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    Thuvan Vuong 10/06/2026 8:41 PM
    Banana strawberries smoothies!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Storage
    What kinds of fruit and vegetables do you like eating in a smoothie?

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/05/2026 6:54 AM
    I like adding bananas, strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, spinach, and celery to my smoothies. I prefer bananas and strawberries because they make the smoothie naturally sweet. Sometimes I also add spinach, cucumber, or celery stalk because they are healthy, but I cannot taste them much.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking
    We often worry about running out of food so we make too much. What thoughts and feelings have come up when you make just the right amount to eat up all the food?

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/04/2026 6:11 PM
    When I know serving size for each member of my family. I make just the right amount of food and we eat everything. I feel happy and satisfied. So, I do not have to worry about wasting food or having too many leftovers.

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/03/2026 9:42 AM
    Could you believe this dish is made from leftover?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking
    How have you modified what you do with leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste?

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/03/2026 5:26 AM
    I used the leftover spaghetti to make stir-fried noodles. It is called Lo Mein (tossed noodle). This dish typically is easy to prepare. It consists of boiled noodles with different vegetables, chicken, and a savory sauce. I used any vegetables I have in the fridge then sliced them. If you don’t like chicken, you can substitute with beef, shrimp, tofu, or a mix of different proteins that suit your family.

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    Thuvan Vuong 10/02/2026 4:55 AM
    “Four-cheese Mac and cheese with honey chicken tender “ is one of my kiddos’ favorite dishes