Cheryl Larson

Ridgedale Library

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
136 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

2.6

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

5.7

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Cheryl's actions

Cooking

Save the Peels

When life gives me lemons (or other citrus peels), I will use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Shopping

Buy From A Farmers Market

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Shopping

Scrutinize Deals

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Shopping

Eat Before 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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Make Time for Meal Prep

I will set aside time to prepare 15 meals in advance.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Plan a Leftovers Day

I will plan an Eat the Leftovers night by creating a tasty “smorgasbord" or using a recipe that repurposes leftovers. I will eat 1 meals using leftovers.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Cheryl Larson 8/31/2023 7:29 PM

Although I didn't check in often, I was very aware of my usage the past weeks, starting to empty my freezer in a more diligent and serious manner and only buying amounts that could be eaten definitely. I found it beneficial to have it in my thoughts.

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Cheryl Larson 8/09/2023 6:27 AM

Getting tired of apple crisp from apples that have fallen from our tree.

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Cheryl Larson 8/09/2023 6:26 AM

Thank heavens for vinegar, specially sushi. It makes salad last.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Plan a Leftovers Day

What kinds of foods do you like to eat as leftovers? If you or your household members don't like eating leftovers, are there any foods you would be more willing to try than others?

Cheryl Larson 8/09/2023 6:24 AM

We generally eat leftovers everyday since I rarely cook anything for just 2

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