Kariann Gottesman

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

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

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

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

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

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.