Nick Umland

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.

I will roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 4 bunches of leafy greens.

I will store fresh herbs just like cut flowers in a jar with 1 to 2 inches of water and cover with a plastic bag to maintain moisture. For woody or hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage and chives, I will arrange them lengthwise on a damp paper towel, rolled up, then sealed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator. I will properly store 4 bunches of herbs.

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 3 preservation techniques.

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 5 packs of berries.