Sue Louiselle

Wagner

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
162 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

6.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

3.7

pounds

food waste prevented

Sue's actions

Shopping

Buy From A Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 3 meals.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 2 preservation techniques.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Track My Wasted Food

I will track the food that my household of 5 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Kudos Cookbook

Add a recipe to the Wagner Cookbook on Kudos. Help share fun recipes with coworkers!

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Sue Louiselle 8/09/2024 10:57 AM

Better than expected! I've GREATLY reduced wasted food!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays

What have you found out since you started taking an inventory of your fridge before shopping?

Sue Louiselle 8/09/2024 10:56 AM

That I don't end up inadvertently doubling up on what I already have. Plus, even though I like to keep a full freezer, I don't buy more frozen food than I have room for

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Storage Preserve food

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. What are some foods you would like to preserve and enjoy later?

Sue Louiselle 8/01/2024 5:52 AM

Cucumbers for pickles. Fresh fruits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Kudos Cookbook

What is your favorite way to find new recipes?

Sue Louiselle 8/01/2024 5:52 AM

Online. I also take existing recipes and personalize them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping Buy From A Farmers Market

What food items do you prefer buying from a farmers market than a grocery store? Why?

Sue Louiselle 8/01/2024 5:51 AM

All of them! They're definitely local and so much fresher!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning Track My Wasted Food

What did you find you are tossing the most? How can you change your habits to avoid wasting this food?

Sue Louiselle 8/01/2024 5:50 AM

Fresh produce, specifically salad kits. I've started buying the same ingredients separately as in the salad kits I buy. These seem to last longer in my fridge.

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Sue Louiselle 8/01/2024 5:44 AM

I'm much more cognizant of how much food I'm not only buying, but also cooking. If I do have leftovers, I package them up and give them to my stepdad, who doesn't really cook much -- he gets a homemade meal with minimal effort. Plus, I have made a LOT of use of my foodsaver and freezer.

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