Incarnation Lutheran Church

Thank you for the challenge - - I had the opportunity to share how our three counties work together on this challenge with people of faith working to end hunger and poverty from four other states on a zoom call this past week. None of them had participated in such an event before so it was new to them!

Yep; we do buy what is on sale, but we find ways to make use of the amount even if it means eating some things over for several days. There are always ways to change things up - - add other items to a dish; use different spices, etc. You can save and still make use of every leaf/crumb or kernel.

My shopping tote goes in the cart - - and when it is full, I'm done! Why buy more than I can carry?

We always freeze limp celery and all celery leaves for soup, but I need to remember to freeze herbs, too - - better than adding dry herbs to soups and stews.

Cucumbers got soft and mushy. I put in community school composting

Today's soup uses leftover chicken, old plus frozen celery/leaves, carrots and some cupboard ramen. What could be better?

It's too easy to forget to check in frequently and disappointed more of the Incarnation folks aren't joining us i this effort.

Little goes to waste here - - there are always ways to use vegetables in stir fries or soups or stews or chili.

Relatives gave us GIANT zucchini - - we made cream soup base for clam chowder!

I'm up for the latest challenge - - and ready for Day 1!