Brynn Rathjen

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.

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

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

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.

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 track the food that my household of 2 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.