

Pat Burns
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 383 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO26pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO0.0conversationswith people
Pat's actions
Storage
Learn About Food Storage
I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.
Storage
Make Smoothies
I will freeze fruits and veggies, such as overripe bananas or avocados, to use later in smoothies.
Planning
Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce
I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.
Shopping
Glean or Forage
I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.
Community
Send it Down the Grape Vine
I will talk to 1 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.
Cooking
Swap This for That
If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.
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.
Cooking
Revive Limp Produce
I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.
Storage
Preserve food
I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.
Storage
Properly Store Berries
To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding. I will properly store 1 packs of berries.
Participant Feed
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Pat Burns 8/07/2025 3:10 PMLast night I made salsa verde with tomatillos from our CSA. I went light on the jalapeño, also from the CSA, and wish I’d added a bit more. Still it’s delicious and I’m happy to use the produce in the fridge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanningHow easy has it been for you to plan your garden or CSA produce into your meals? Do you ever let your seasonal food go to waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCookingWhat successes have you had in reviving limp produce? What can you do so that your produce doesn't go limp in the future?
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