Cassi McMayer

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

I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

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.

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

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

I will properly store apples by keeping them on the counter for up to 7 days and then moving them to the refrigerator.I will keep them away from bananas and avocados, since those speed ripening. I will properly store 5 apples.

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 2 packs of berries.

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 4 so we eat everything up.

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