Johnny Rice
8/07/2024 3:21 AM
feels better knowing you grew it.
August 1 - August 31, 2024
Johnny Rice
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 428 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO16locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO12poundsfood waste prevented
Johnny's actions
Kids
Get Involved in the Kitchen
I will involve my 1 children in meal planning, prepping and cooking activities.
Community
Order Half-Portions
I will ask for half-portions options at a restaurant or cafe to minimize food waste.
Shopping
Glean or Forage
I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.
Storage
Preserve food
I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 3 preservation techniques.
Planning
Keep a Food Inventory
I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.
Planning
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.
Planning
Create a Household Cookbook
I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.
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
Source Local Foods
I will buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 2 meal(s).
Cooking
Save the Peels
When life gives me lemons (or other citrus peels), I will use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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Johnny Rice 8/05/2024 3:38 AMfirst week done, keep up the good work bp -
Johnny Rice 8/01/2024 6:40 AManother fresh start in the challenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Create a Household CookbookWas it hard or easy to create a list of recipes that everyone in your household will eat? How did it work best for you to organize them?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONShopping Source Local FoodsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Plan to Use My Garden or CSA ProduceHow 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 QUESTIONCommunity Order Half-PortionsDo you know if the restaurants you frequently visit offer smaller portions? Do you feel comfortable asking for them if not?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlanning Keep a Food InventoryAre there food items you have been better about using up and not wasting since you started keeping an inventory of what's in your fridge?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStorage Preserve foodCanning 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?